Writing Conferences: The Power of Listening

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Time In/Time Out Conference: Andrew

Ruth Ayres

In this "time in/time out" conference, Ruth Ayres and Cathy Laker meet with second grader Andrew, who is working on a "versus" story in writing workshop.

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Personal Conferring Notebooks

Tammy Mulligan Clare Landrigan

With more than 75% of students receiving extra support in a high-need district, Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan struggled to find tools to help teachers collaborate around student needs. Enter the personal conferring notebook, a terrific vehicle for teachers to record insights about students working with multiple teachers and specialists.

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Opinion Exchange: A Workshop Activity for Study Groups

Ruth Shagoury

New teachers need so much their first year and having the ability to be heard and have their opinions valued is right up there. Ruth Shagoury offers a respectful exchange to meet that need.