Wolcott's Weekly "What's Up?"
Office of Teaching & Learning Update 9.4.2014
Quote of Note
"So the first mind-set teachers need is the recognition that motivation is something we create with students, not something we do to them. Our goal should be a classroom culture that cultivates curiosity and personal investment, one in which students feel safe to engage in the activity or topic without fear of embarrassment or rejection."
- Rick Wormeli, Educational Leadership, September 2014
#Sig72 Making a Significant Difference!
I have really enjoyed see all the great things staff are doing around the district to begin building strong, caring relationships with and between students. Please continue to encourage staff to find ways to implement the Significant 72 concept throughout the year. Below I have listed a few resources that may be helpful in reaching that goal.
COMING SOON: New Internal University Courses
Gifted Education Seminar
- Kelly Neylon
Mindful Practices: Teacher Health and Wellness
- Carla Tantillo
Common Core Math in the Classroom
- Jeanine Crockett
Special Education Audit Meetings: Certified Staff
Nancy Ericksen and I will be coming around to speak with certified staff regarding the Special Education Audit on the following dates:
- 9/10 7:30- 8:00 am Jefferson
- 9/12 3:00- 3:30 pm Sipley
- 9/15 3:00- 3:30 pm Goodrich
- 9/19 8:30- 9:00 am Meadowview
- 9/22 3:00- 3:30 pm Murphy
- 9/25 3:00- 3:30 pm Edgewood
- 9/29 3:00-3:30 pm Willow Creek
On the Radar
- Chris Weber RTI Leadership Meeting 9/8
- Special Education Audit Presentation with Special Ed staff: 9/11
- After School Programming begins 9/30
Greg Wolcott
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning
Email: wolcottg@woodridge68.org
Website: www.woodridge68.org
Location: 7925 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL, United States
Phone: (630) 967-2035
Twitter: @TeachLearn68