Congratulations to the 2022 School Board Innovation & Excellence Award recipient! This award is presented to one school board for its role in launching innovative programs & initiatives that enhance student achievement. Our thanks to Xerox for sponsoring this award! #asbaFGM2022

The number one intentional act of the building principal must be visibility with presence. Live in the classrooms, hallways, and student gathering spaces. Ask questions of students and staff. Learn from their answers. Support and challenge alongside the people. #JoyfulLeaders

Professional development is defined by its impact. When was the last time you attended/designed/facilitated a transformative PD? What made it so impactful?

Good morning. Sometimes we have to be self starters. Not everyone is going to rally with you. Not everyone is going to see the vision of the future the way that you do. But don’t let that stop you. The main person you need to convince is yourself. Today hold nothing back because

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Daysland School. Our Kindergarten class had a great time celebrating yesterday and it looks like they trapped a leprechaun!

Nothing in Tier 1 needs to be left to chance Engagement Collaboration Scaffolding Self-evaluation Direct instruction Tools to escape misunderstandings Pathways to accelerate Feedback Summarizing ALL THESE can be designed into every Tier 1 lesson to make learning the priority.

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Especially Teens….❤️

"We have a designated area where teachers add what they are focusing on to help encourage cross curricular collaboration. This has been a great way to get conversations started. It’s easy to take a glance & know what’s happening." ––P Nicki Slaugh

"Our new hopscotch was installed outside the counselor’s office! It’s an important reminder to our students about how valued they are!" –– P @mandyeellis

Let's try this one more time! Our first Blog jamconsulting.ca/blog/

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🧡

Rita and I are so excited to be sharing our work. JAM Educational Consulting jamconsulting.ca will be presenting at the Annual Learning Forward Conference in Washington DC !

It's a "grad-palooza" in #BRSD this weekend. We wish all the best to the Class of 2023 at Bawlf, Hay Lakes and Camrose Composite high schools, each of whom are hosting a farewell ceremony today. All the best to the Bashaw Class of 2023, whose special event is Saturday!

Looking for innovative ways to timetable for staff collaboration, as well as student intervention? Join Kurtis for a half-day online workshop on June 2, 2023. LEARN MORE jigsawlearning.ca/Scheduling-for… #OnlineLearning #timetable #education #edleadership

Interesting…”All the 7th and 8th graders are assigned a mentor teacher as part of the transition between elementary school and high school. We knew if we didn’t provide that mentoring, these kids could get lost.” Elliott Bessey