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gROWTH mINDSET IN EDUCATION
​​ ​​ qUICK bITE | JUne 2019

SoCal TCC Mayra Martinez covers the difference between growth and fixed mindset and how a growth mindset can change your classroom.

five questions for the superintendent 
​​​​ ​​ inside scoop | JUNE 2019

​John Beisner interviews Norcal Superintendent Lisa Haynes about CSI.

school culture surveys: summary and reflection
​​​ inside scoop | MAY 2019

John Beisner shares trends and takeaways from the school culture survey. 

the habits of resilient educators
​​ quick bite | May 2019

Twelve tips from expert coach Elena Aguilar. 

tech rec for may: listenwise
​ technology | may 2019

A free resource library of thousands of audio clips and activities for students to practice listening comprehension.

5 benefits of Journaling as a teaching strategy
​ instruction | mar/apr 2019

Journaling can help students raise writing proficiency, while providing a host of other positive effects. Read for tips and tricks for journaling from SoCal teacher and coach Samantha Maynard. 

toxic shame: an introduction
​ quick bite | MAR/APR 2019

An introduction and conversation starter about toxic shame by NorCal teacher and coach Koren Eloul. 

tech rec for march: insertlearning
​ technology | MAR/APR 2019

​A tool to create assignments on any article or reading you find online! 

NEW! ELPAC PAGE
​ ASSESSMENTS | FEBRUARY 2019

Information and resources for the ELPAC assessment for EL students. 

TECH REC: technology for teachers and students
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | februaRY 2019

A YouTube channel with recommendations for using tech tools, including tutorials on the Google Suite and Microsoft Office. 

JOHN'S CURRICULUM WLOG: DBQ PROJECT
​CURRICULUM | february 2019

John Beisner gets you up to speed with the DBQ Project curriculum. 

CAASSP PORTAL UPDATES
​ ASSESSMENTS | JANUARY 2019

Updated info on all things CAASPP, as well as instructions for hosting a workshop and recommended instructional materials for CAASPP prep. 

Professional development opportunities
PD | January 2019

Click below to find out what PD opportunities are available.  Provide feedback and suggestions. Submit a request to attend an external PD event/conference.

New COMMUNITY BLOG!: isp page
community blogs | NOV-DEC 2018

A page has been added to the Community Blogs hub for all things ISP! Updates on ISP are centralized in one place, along with resources, reminders and the ISP Question Form. 

LANCASTER Site tips and tricks
​QUICK BITE | NOV-DEC 2018​

​The Lancaster teachers take you on a tour of their site and share their tips and tricks for establishing action/communication folders!

SB pROBATION aWARD
​inside scoop | oCTOBER 2018

San Bernardino recently won the most innovative program award from NACo! 

teaching students to be digital citizens
Curriculum | October 2018

Ashlen Fierros shares her digital literacy unit and ways to explore digital citizenship with your students.

Retention tips and tricks
quick bite | SEPT 2018

Tips for retaining students and helping them build momentum towards their ultimate goal at Five Keys provided by community teacher Brian Kelly.

5 tech tools for student projects 
technology | July/Aug 2018

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Five suggestions for producing projects online and ten recommended websites for your next student project!

The Cost Of Caring
​​​ ​​ Wellness | JUNE 2019

NorCal TCC Cherie McNaulty shares how to identify vicarious trauma and cope with emotional stresses of the teaching profession. 

Tech rec for june: google applied digital skills
​​​​​ ​​ technology | JUNE 2019

​Digital lessons for students to practice with tech skills. 

school culture survey: resource recommendations
​​ Curriculum | MAY 2019

Resources recommended by teachers in the school culture survey!

expressive art therapy at weber
​​ FEATURE TEACHER | MAY 2019

SoCal teacher Romina Bonilla shares how expressive art therapy has impacted her students!

changing my mind
​​ WELLNESS | MAY 2019

NorCal teacher Nan Foster shares about changing her thoughts in a positive way.

compassion fatigue
​​ wellness | MAY 2019

An introduction to compassion fatigue, including how to identify compassion fatigue and resources to explore.

visual art curriculum supplement: art style challenge
​ curriculum | MAR/APR 2019

What's your style? In this curriculum supplement by NorCal teacher Matt Milton, students explore the elements of style through drawing and writing. 

math example: The Absolute value washing machine
​ Math bank | MAR/APR 2019

A great example for explaining absolute value, provided by NorCal teacher Judy Square. Find the example on the "Math Examples" page. 

NEW RESOURCE: CAASPP ONLINE PRACTICE INTERFACE
​ ASSESSMENTS | MAR/APR 2019

​Instructions for how to access the new CAASPP Online Practice Interface, which can be accessed by proctors, teachers and students at any time!

Digital literacy and google classroom
​ slo of the month | FEBRUARY 2019

​Guidance for creating and crafting an online classroom.

February feature teachers
​​ feature teachers | FEBRUARY 2019

Meet two teachers from the Downtown L.A. jails,Ms. Jen and George Spotville! 

Demonstration NOTEBOOKS
​ QUICK BITE | JANUARY 2019

Store mini-lessons in one place so you can use them whenever a student needs to learn or review a concept. 

TECH REC: SLIDES CARNIVAL
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | JANUARY 2019

​A wide selection of templates for your next class presentation. 

Meet your Academic COmmittee Reps!
​ feature teachers | NOV-DEC 2018

A new school year means new teacher representatives for the Academic Committee! Get to know your colleagues who have volunteered their time to represent you!

TECH REC: Flipgrid 
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | Nov-Dec 2018

FlipGrid is a video sharing platform that can be used to encourage participation from students wherever they are. ​

project stations for the isp classroom
​quick bite | OCTOBER 2018

NorCal teacher Rose Kleiner shares her strategy for project stations in the ISP classroom--cool station posters included!

TECH REC: Common Sense
technology resources | October 2018

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A website that reviews, compares and recommends digital educational tools across many topics. 

jOHN'S cURRICULUM WLOG: Investigating an accident
​CURRICULUM | October 2018

NorCal teacher John Beisner reviews lesser known curriculum and shares his thoughts. ​

5 things...From the sped team
INSIDE SCOOP | Sept 2018

Great advice and information about our valued SpEd team, compiled for you by community teacher Ashlen Fierros. 

INTRODUCING THE math BANK!
curriculum | aUGUST 2018

​The Math Bank is a centralized collection of resources, projects, examples and other content related to math. Check it out!

The B.I.T.E. Podcast
subscribe to audio versions of the bite!

Now available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more. Click below to subscribe to the podcasting platform of your choice!