by Kendra | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Any time two adults share responsibility for students, co-teaching is happening, whether that pairing lasts all day or just one period. And yet, most co-teaching challenges aren’t about instruction.They’re about relationships. When trust is weak, small differences...
by Kendra | May 11, 2026 | Blog
Walk into almost any classroom and you’ll hear it: “Good job.” “Nice work.” “I love how you’re sitting.” It sounds supportive. But here’s the tension: The more praise we hear, the more students start working for approval instead of learning. Praise isn’t neutral. It...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Nov 17, 2021 | Behavior, Blog
Prefer to Watch? Click Here Print All the Steps Here Big emotions in the classroom can feel overwhelming for both students and educators. When students struggle with regulation, it’s important to respond with support, not control. Ever feel like it’s easier to have...
by Kendra | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
Most resistance to inclusion doesn’t start with bad intentions.It starts with uncertainty. Families worry.Teachers feel stretched.Leaders feel the pressure to “say it right.” And in that moment, what you say matters. Because shifting toward inclusive education isn’t...
by Kendra | Mar 25, 2026 | Blog
Most school leaders don’t think of the schedule as an inclusion tool. But it is. Your schedule is either: Increasing access to general education, or Quietly reinforcing separation There’s no neutral version. And if you’re seeing: Clusters of students with disabilities...
by Kendra | Mar 31, 2026 | Blog
Most school leaders believe in inclusion. They’ll say it in meetings.It’s written into vision statements.It shows up in strategic plans. But then you look at the schedule.You look at where students actually spend their day.You look at who has access to what. And the...
