Classroom Q and A

Our guests agree that grades are likely here to stay, but a number of alternative methods of measuring student learning are becoming very popular. Learn more.

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Kristina Doubet is an Associate Professor of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She conducts professional development and is the co-author of Differentiation in Middle and High School (ASCD). Heather Wolpert-Gawron is an award-winning middle school teacher from San Gabriel, CA and author of Routledge Publishing's DIY for Project Based Learning series and Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas.

Every teacher in every grade will eventually encounter difficult students. What are the best approaches to teaching them?

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Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co-author of Heinemann’s Classroom Management Matters: The Social and Emotional Learning Approach That Children Deserve. Kevin Parr is a fourth grade teacher in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader.

Where there is technology there will be tech problems. Education is no exception. Join us as we talk about how to avoid as many as possible and respond well to the unavoidable issues when they arise.

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Anne Jenks is the principal of the McKinna Elementary School, an Apple Distinguished Program. She was named the CUE Site Leader of the Year in 2015. Larissa Pahomov teaches students English at Science Leadership Academy and is the author of Authentic Learning in the Digital Age. Jared Covili is a professional development trainer for the Utah Education Network who specializes in teaching strategies for classroom integration of technology such as Google Apps for Education; he is the author of two books - Going Google and Classroom in the Cloud.

Strong support from administrators can positively impact everything from quality of instruction to school culture. In this segment, we discuss how teacher leaders can be effective when support from administrators is not present.

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Megan Allen is a National Board Certified teacher and the 2010 FL teacher of the year. She directs the online Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership program at Mount Holyoke College and blogs for Ed Week at An Edugeek's Guide to K12 Practice and Policy. David Allen teaches English education at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. His most recent book, with Tina Blythe, is Facilitating for Learning: Tools for Teacher Groups of All Kinds.

Identifying students with special needs can be difficult. The challenge is even more complicated when the student speaks English as a second language. We offer help.

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Maria Montalvo is the ELL Director for Metro RESA working with all 12 metro area school systems. Beverly Maxwell is a Program Specialist for Metro West GLRS. She supports special education teachers in six of the Metro Atlanta districts. Ann Wilson has been teaching Special Education for 15 years and teaches at Bancroft Elementary School, a dual language, high poverty school in Washington DC. Jennie Farnell is assistant director at the University of Bridgeport. She has been teaching ESL/EFL since 1998 to all levels and ages of students.

What is the best use of data in education? How is data typically misused? What are some useful guidelines to observe when interpreting education data?

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Myron Dueck, best-selling author, is a vice-principal, teacher and author from British Columbia, Canada who has developed a number of assessment and grading systems. Dr. Jenni Donohoo, a best-seller author and consultant for Corwin, is also on contract with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Nancy Fichtman Dana is professor of education in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at University of Florida. She recently published The PLC Book.

Coaching, supporting and helping teachers grow are all part of the principal's job. Here's what works and what doesn't.

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Mark Estrada is the principal of Lockhart Junior High School in Lockhart, Texas. Mr. Estrada has experience as a middle school social studies teacher, middle school instructional administrator, and elementary principal. He is an ASCD 2014 Emerging Leader and Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas—Austin Cooperative Superintendency Program (CSP). Diana Laufenberg is a Nationally Board certified Social Studies teacher currently teaching 7th graders in Flagstaff, AZ.

The universe of potential challenges involved in connecting with immigrant parents goes far beyond language. In this episode, our guests offer practical guidance for navigating some of the sensitive issues.

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Rusul Alrubail is an educator in residence at Design Cofounders. She is a co-creator of The Writing Project, an essay writing app for students currently in Beta. Anna Bartosik is a a teacher/facilitator with an extensive background in ESL/ELT education. Her current interests include instructional design, assessment and rubrics, program evaluation, storytelling, motivation’s role in learning, and incorporating educational technology in the classroom. Jordan Lanfair is a full time teacher at Learn 8 Middle school and current EdD candidate at Northeastern University. He continues to pursue academic excellence for himself and his students.

There are inherent barriers to connecting with parents and maintaining trust. In this episode, we focus on practical strategies that work.

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Shane Safir has worked at every level of the school system, from the classroom to th boardroom. He became the founding principal for June Jordan School Equity in San Francisco. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters.

What is the best way to respond when a student or classroom begins to spin out of control. Three experienced educators share their worst mistakes and best advice

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Gianna Cassetta is a former school leader and teacher who now works as a consultant specializing in literacy, social and emotional learning, and classroom management practices and co-author of Heinemann’s Classroom Management Matters: The Social and Emotional Learning Approach That Children Deserve. Karen Baptiste is always at the core of positive movements by filling the “Opportunity Gap” with equity and access to improve student achievement, teacher effectiveness, school leadership, and self-efficacy. She is a consultant training school leaders.