Chapter 8 - Community Colaboration

Give us your thoughts on the discussion questions below.  Afterwards, add two comments that add additional insight to the responses of a colleague.

1. What are some core issues that may cause a student to be unavailable to learn?
2. After reading each of the three models for collaboration, explain why the models are effective.

Thank you for completing the fall book study!  I hope you were able to gain something from this book and the discussions generated that can help us to better serve our students and communities.  Have a great Christmas break!  :-)

Chapters 6 and 7 - Tracking Learning, Parent Relationships

Give us your thoughts on the discussion questions below.  Afterwards, add two comments that add additional insight to the responses of a colleague.

Chapter 6 - Tracking Learning

1. Review the Marzano chart on page 103. Identify which strategies you use frequently in class and which ones you should use more often.
2. Which of the six processes discussed in this chapter are being used most effectively in our building. What changes could help us to be more effective?

Chapter 7 - Parent Relationships

1. Why is it important to work closely with parents?
2. What is a strategy you would like to try this year to build stronger relationships with parents?