When I thought about my 2024 word- more- I was at first discouraged because this has not been a year of more, at least not at first glance. But the more I thought, the more( pun intended) I saw the depth of the word. I thought more would be more students, more graduates, and more […]
Are your students interested in participating in the IAACE Essay Contest but need guidance on where to start? These lesson slides provide a simple, step-by-step approach to help them navigate the essay-writing process. The slides break down each phase—brainstorming, planning, and editing—and incorporate the classic “hamburger” model, giving students a clear and manageable outline for […]
By Lindsay Steelman Having a bachelor’s degree and teaching license in both Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a third license in High School Math, allows me to understand how concepts should be able to flow from one another and how students can understand and comprehend the flowing. I took the HiSet breakdown […]
As I complete my 2-year role as the IAACE Membership Committee Chairperson at the end of this month, I just wanted to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to each and every one of you for being a member of IAACE. Whether this is your first year as a member or you have renewed […]
By Brenda Gaston I’m learning so much about the power of fun from the Power of Fun book. Jenn asked us to think about a word for “the One-Word” challenge in January. It was great timing because I’m still settling into my new full-time role as the ELL instructional coach for Warren Township. I chose […]
We have some exciting news to share – IAACE will now offer our members a monthly Teachers Talk! Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting out, these talks are tailored to create an open space for adult educators to connect, collaborate, and innovate together. We understand that teaching adults comes with its unique set […]
Dear Colleague, Words have power, wouldn’t you agree? Words can motivate, anger, hurt, or spur action. Words can cause different emotions, rally a cause, or give us hope. Words shape our beliefs, drive our behavior, and affect our thoughts and intentions. I want to share some powerful words with you. These words are intentional. These […]