Charts N Chit Chat: Best Practices 4 Teaching

Do you have a focus on Best Practices? Best Practices is defined as: 1.   Having a clear and common focus, 2. High Expectations, 3. Strong Leadership, 4. Supportive, Personalized, and Relevant Learning, 5. Parent and Community Involvement, 6. Monitoring, Accountability, and Assessment, 7. Curriculum and Instruction, 8. Ongoing Professional Development, and 9. Flexible Time and Structure/Possibly a Flexible Calendar. 

And with that, here is a best practice idea for you from the great Laura Candler: http://corkboardconnections.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-water-cycle-fun.html.