DECEMBER CHECKLIST
(REMINDER: CLASSROOM OBSERVATION DUE BY December 10)
Celebrate your 1st semester accomplishments and the best learning that happened in your classroom – reflect on the root causes of those “bests”
Discuss ending the 1st semester – grade cards, parent communication, etc. (secondary teachers – setting up Canvas for 2nd semester and ending 1st semester courses)
6-12 Teachers: Sign-up for a time with Marie to rollover your Canvas (see Marie's email on this subject)
Review/update mentee’s goals prior to the 2nd semester
Make note of progress and set action steps to plan for progress in the 2nd semester
Revise goals as needed
Review and reflect on classroom management plan, classroom expectations, rules, grading policies, late-work policies, etc. – update as needed for 2nd semester
Semester break is a great time to make needed changes
Discuss how those changes can be communicated to parents and students
Discuss scaffolding students’ learning opportunities and explore Universal Design for Learning
Discuss inquiry-based learning and/or project-based learning
Continue to consider technology integration
Discuss self-care and stress management
Review standardized testing schedules