NHS PD in the Kitchen with Amelia Bowles

NHS PD in the Kitchen with Amelia Bowles

Some classes just need more time to practice. Especially when the unit you're working on gets tested by the food you make in the kitchen. Amelia Bowles shares her love for cooking and encouraging students to learn and try new things that will have an impact on them for the rest of their lives.

NHS PD in the Machining Classroom with Kurt Jensen

What is traditional education and how many teachers in your school promote programs that develop real skills? Kurt Jensen talks about his experience teaching students the mysteries of metal. He helps them gain confidence and solve problems that give them a view of real world career possibilities from mountain bikes to aerospace. Check out what instruction in Mr. Jensen's classroom is like!

NHS PD in the Math Classroom with Sheree Christensen

How does a teacher know they're using best practices in their direct instruction? Sheree Christensen illustrates how she balances direct instruction with small group and individual practice. Sheree discusses how teachers can help motivate students to participate and learn for themselves, whether they think they will use your content or not.

In the Little Theater with Jana Coates

Students are distracted. How do teachers get students ready to learn, receive instruction, and absorb new concepts? Jana Coates shares her expertise in helping students understand what is expected of them and how they can do those things regardless of how anxious or doubtful they are. Jana is willing to help anyone who wants to improve their instructional practice, specifically showing students how they can participate and achieve in any classroom. It's not just for the classroom, though. Coaches can get their team to connect and achieve in second circle.

In the Classroom with RaDon Andersen

Dave and RaDon talk about learning, studying, and a little about Level 2 in the High Reliability Schools structure. HRS isn't a program, it's a structure to help teachers prove that what they are doing in the classroom is working, or use the data from student scores and work to improve process to help students learn more effectively.