Celebrations
Maine districts, schools, and educators are often recognized for their implementation success and expertise.
Celebrate this great work by checking out the stories and insights below!
The Educator’s Blueprint podcast developed a Classroom Practices Mini-Series highlighting key practices that significantly impact student outcomes.
Several Maine educators were invited to be guests so they could share their expertise! Listen to them share their experiences and expertise!
Listen in as Brittany Morrison, a 4th-grade teacher in SAD #1, talks about how greeting students at the classroom door sets the day up for success for all!
Supporting Students AND Yourself
During the Escalation and De-escalation Phases
Learn all about how to prevent and respond to escalated behavior with Nicole Daigle, a special education teacher from RSU #34. She reminds us not to take behavior personally and to remember to take time so we can stay regulated ourselves.
In this episode, Camilla Shaw, a 5th-grade teacher in MSAD #60, reminds us how important it is to bring schoolwide expectations into the classroom and to involve students in the process.
Mallory Murphy, a 4th-grade teacher in MSAD #52, shares the benefits of active engagement along with great examples of how to intentionally engage students in every classroom.
Good Job! Stop! Don't Do That! What?
Getting Specific and Building Positive Relationships
(Season 5, Episode 7 CS)
Carigan Allie, a 5th-grade teacher in the Westbrook School Department, reminds us how providing specific feedback, specifically more positive than corrective, is a critical practice for supporting positive student outcomes.