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Sophie’s Special Ed Journey
Over Thanksgiving break I thought about the unsung heroes of education — special education leaders — and found myself experimenting with AI to create a unique gift to honor them.
We Don’t Want a Solution
It has taken me decades to learn this piece of wisdom, but it has made a world of difference!
Don’t get me wrong - of course we want to solve our problems! But hear me out…
Factory Model for PD?
Most schools today have moved away from the factory model with instruction for students. But are we still using it for our professional development?
Transactional vs Transformational Change
We all change in little (or big) ways every day. I’m not just talking about how our bodies are aging over time (although I certainly experience that too). No matter how much we’d like to keep our life constant and predictable, stuff happens.
Keep the Question Open!
Too often we accept an early answer and close the inquiry. It’s a mistake! Wondering what I mean? Well, first a little back story…
A Principal’s Tale
Once upon a time, in a land a lot like yours, there was a woman named Chris who loved working with children of all ages. She became a teacher…
Celebrating Growing Pains
When I was a little girl, my mother would explain away my little aches as “growing pains” - something to be celebrated. She would say that my bones and muscles were growing and I was becoming a “big girl.” I believed her. I don’t know if there was any medical basis for this wisdom, but it worked for me. I learned to welcome and look forward to twinges in my joints!
What support do you need?
Leading inclusive change is hard. I want to make it easier for you and I have an idea…
Since 2008, I’ve been working with district special education leaders and school administrators who were committed to improving their special education delivery system.
Learning from CEC
As promised, I took my beginner’s mind to CEC and I was not disappointed!
Yes - my 2 presentations went well. The response from participants confirmed that we’re on the right track. Our presentation on using coaching for high leverage practices had a good turnout and interesting follow-up questions. If you were there, I’d love to hear your takeaways!
Taking a Beginner’s Mind to CEC
Can you still have a beginner’s mind after a 54 year career?
In two weeks, I’ll be in San Antonio, Texas with thousands of other educators at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention. I think I’ve only missed this convention twice since I joined CEC in 1995. Most years, I also present.
It would be easy to wonder if there was anything left for me to learn.