Category: Coaching

Some Awesome Best of Opportunities this Year and the Nightmare that Reminds Me Why I Need Them! 

On By GaryDibiancaIn Beginning of the Year, Classroom Routines, Coaching, Conferences and Training, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Happy Back-to-School! I know some folks have been in school for well over a month and others will just start this week. We have now been in school for 2.5 weeks and so far, so good! But it is around this time that I, as a teacher, have to continue to be consistent and continue …

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Conferences and Trainings, Oh My – Some Thoughts from MITTEN CI and Upcoming Summer Trainings

On By GaryDibiancaIn Coaching, Conferences and Training, My Philosophy, Teaching Strategies1 Comment

The thought and dedication that go into putting this conference together are remarkable. This world language conference focuses on teaching using ADI: Acquisition-Driven Instruction/Comprehensible Input/Comprehension-Based Communicative Teaching, with the philosophy of teachers using language that is comprehended by students to help them acquire language. Again, I am left with a feeling of fulfillment. It is exactly what I needed in mid-April to provide me with the strength, wisdom, and energy to finish out this sometimes tough school year. 

Let the Coaching Team Remind You: WE ARE A CI FAMILY

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Let this be a little source of inspiration as we all head back to the classroom. This is the NTPRS 2019 Coaching Team reminding us that WE ARE A CI FAMILY. All of the Coaching Team Members from NTPRS, IFLT, AGEN, and any other conferences or PLCs using our Coaching pod model want you to …

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