What are some RULES and EXPECTATIONS that you currently have and follow in your classroom? How do you make them known to your students?

What are some interventions you use for students who are off task in your classroom? What are some rewards you give to students who are on task in your classroom?

Please take a moment to share one of your best practices or a successful cooperative learning strategy. How do you measure whether or not a strategy is successful?

What are some ways that you have made positive connections with your ADVISORY students? Share your SUCCESSFUL strategies.

How does gender come into play in my classroom?

1. How do I differentiate my classes according to gender? (movement, speaking, pace, sitting time, sage on the stage time, student choice, etc.)

2. What books/articles around gender that I would recommend?

3. Best activity that work for girls/boys advisories.

Learning a bit more about each of us.

Grab your face shot by the sign in the table. On the back of your picture please write and finish the following sentences:
1. My name is (Full Name)
2. My favorite color is....
3. My father (or father-figure)supported my education by...
4. My best friend is....

After the activity please post what you liked/disliked about the activity, suggestions, questions, and if it is something you feel you can do with your advisory. Thanks for participating!- Ms. Mendez

What are some successes that you have had the first week in engaging your students? How have you hooked them into your content?