FIRST Ed Resources

When schedules get packed and the school year picks up speed, collaboration can easily become one more thing to squeeze in. But those are often the moments when co-teaching partnerships need the most attention.

A quick conversation can uncover something that isn't working, identify a student who needs a different approach or lead to a small instructional adjustment that makes a big difference.

Protecting time to collaborate isn't extra work, but part of making co-teaching work.

#CoTeaching #TeacherCollaboration #InclusiveEducation

Meaningful math change takes more than a new curriculum or instructional strategy. It takes leadership!

Join Garth Larson, Don Smith and Shelly Daun for a virtual session focused on how principals can build collective efficacy, support instructional improvement and sustain meaningful change in mathematics.
Designed for K–12 principals and district leaders.

Register today: bit.ly/48fQTns
#MathLeadership #InstructionalLeadership #FIRSTEducationMathCenter

🎙️ Episode 37 is LIVE!
Leading SBG Across Schools: Garth's Journey in Grading Reform

This week, Becky and Don turn the questions on Garth Larson! Garth's journey into standards-based grading began through school leadership. In this episode, Garth reflects on leading grading reform at both the elementary and secondary levels, the challenges he encountered and the lessons that continue to shape his work with schools today.

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/487UUKI
#FiresInGrading #StandardsBasedGrading #SchoolLeadership #GradingReform
@Lifetouch @donsmithedu @beckypeppler @larsongarth @otusk12

Collaboration is important. But is it making a difference in what happens in classrooms?

PLC 2.0 Toolkit by Cale Birk and Garth Larson helps educators rethink professional learning communities with a focus on moving beyond collaboration to observable impact on student learning.

📖 Download a FREE sample chapter and explore a new approach to making PLC time more meaningful and effective.
bit.ly/4zA94A7
#PLC #ProfessionalLearningCommunities #StudentLearning #FIRSTEducation

When the school day gets busy, what gets pushed aside? Too often, it's the very opportunities students need most.

Take a closer look at your weekly schedule. Are support services consistently accessible? Do students have opportunities for additional learning without missing other important experiences?

A well-designed schedule doesn't just organize the day. It creates opportunities for every student to succeed.