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Check-In/Check-Out Circles: A Classroom Strategy for Student Goal Setting and Reflection
Enhance student goal-setting and reflection with Check-In/Check-Out Circles. Foster accountability and focus for deeper learning.
ACP Staff
Mar 195 min read
ACP's 2024 Year in Review: New Tools, a Rebrand, and Exciting Plans for 2025
ACP's 2024 Year in Review: new tools, a rebrand, team growth, and plans to support educators with clarity and innovation in 2025.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 15 min read
Top Ways To Make Sure Inquiry Based Learning is Rigorous
Explore how to create rigorous inquiry-based learning that goes beyond questions to foster critical thinking, real connections, & ownership.
Kristy Lathrop
Dec 4, 20249 min read
Eight Inclusive Classroom Strategies for New Educators
Discover easy strategies for new teachers to create an inclusive classroom, build relationships, and understand student needs from day one.
Christine Trahms
Jul 28, 20248 min read
Pedagogy with Purpose: Introducing ACP's New Brand Identity
Exciting news! ACP has transformed with a new logo, tagline, mission, and website. Discover more now!
Alicia Peletz
Jun 30, 20244 min read
Beyond Discipline: A Holistic Approach of Restorative Practices, Justice, and Systems in Schools
Discover how to go beyond buzzwords and implement restorative practices in schools effectively with a holistic restorative approach.
Alicia Peletz
Apr 13, 20248 min read
Revitalizing the Learning Journey: Mid-Year Classroom Norms Check-In
Learn how to create and revisit norms in pursuit of a learner-centered culture
Kristy Lathrop
Feb 18, 20243 min read
Empower Your Students with Our Learning Strategies Playbook in 2024
ACP is giving away a free Learning Strategies Playbook with useful strategies for creating a constructivist and learner-centered classroom.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Change is the Only Constant. Trust me, I Grew up in a Darkroom!
An instructional coach reflects on evolving beliefs and transformative methods in education to engage students for the future.
Tara Harvey
Dec 10, 20236 min read
Empowering English Learners: Innovative Strategies for Today’s Classroom
Explore effective strategies for ELs, focusing on cultural value, relationship building, and using technology for improved learning.
Christine Trahms
Nov 19, 20235 min read
Culture: the Secret Sauce of Learner-Centered Success
Culture is essential to creating a learner-centered classroom. Explore some areas to consider and resources to make the shift!
Kristy Lathrop
Aug 20, 20236 min read
Better Together: How to Co-Create Rubrics With Your Students
Use this 4-step strategy to co-create rubrics with students and shift assessment from compliance to clarity, voice, and engagement.
Eric White
May 15, 20227 min read
Top Five Blogs of 2021
Introduction As we head into 2022, I always like to look back professionally and personally to set some new goals. While this year has...
Alicia Peletz
Dec 30, 20214 min read
Project Management Starts with Relationships
Introduction My dad has had several careers throughout his adult life: Army officer, knowledge management associate, leadership...
Kristy Lathrop
Sep 30, 20215 min read
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy or Culturally Responsive Teaching? It can be both!
Explore culturally relevant pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching with strategies to build a reflective teaching mindset.
Alicia Peletz
Jun 3, 20215 min read
Restorative Practices in Schools: How Restorative Systems Support Real Change
Learn how restorative systems in schools help foster healing, equity, and accountability through reflection, dialogue, and student voice.
Alicia Peletz
Mar 19, 20215 min read
Encouraging Dialogue vs Debate in the Classroom for Richer Discussions
Learn the difference between dialogue vs debate in the classroom, and how dialogue leads to better outcomes with empathy and collaboration.
Alicia Peletz
Jan 8, 20214 min read
Encouraging Student Reflection with the Open Mind Learning Strategy
Encourage student reflection and growth with the Open Mind strategy, a process that builds metacognition and self-awareness in the classroom
Gina Olabuenaga
Nov 24, 20203 min read
How to Make Your Classroom Inviting for All Learners: Inclusive Classroom Strategies
Foster an inclusive classroom with reflective strategies for positivity, growth mindset, and meeting student needs. Make learning inviting!
Alicia Peletz
Oct 2, 20204 min read
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