The key to moving students forward is to GROW WHAT THEY KNOW. Every student brings strengths and knowledge to every learning experience!
When standing in a grove of giant sequoias, it’s inspiring to know they all started as saplings.
Parents, teachers, and school administrators, we all are doing the best we can with what we know. The beauty of life is that we can always learn more. Where ever you are on your journey in improving the outcomes of your children or students, it is essential that we strive to GROW WHAT WE KNOW and do better!
Equity through Advocacy, Professional Development, and Instructional Coaching
Equity in education can only truly exist when the needs of both students and teachers are met.
- Professional development provides opportunities for teachers to deepen their content knowledge. These sessions also create time for teachers to gain knowledge of research-based instructional practices and collaborate and plan with peers.
- Instructional coaching provides teachers and administrators ongoing support. Coaching sessions include planning meetings, PLCs, classroom support and observations, and opportunities for co-teaching.
- Special Education Advocacy provides a bridge between parents and educators through clear, supported communication, representation in meetings, and information that allows families play an equal role in the collaborative process. All students’ needs are best met when parents and schools work together.
Testimonials
“LauraMarie’s experience as a special education teacher and a parent gives her valuable insight and perspective. She gets it!” -Parent of a child with a disability
“I appreciated the unique perspective of my facilitator of being a parent with children who have disabilities and a teacher with a special education background” -Classroom teacher
“LauraMarie provided us with a highly tailored coaching experience. She supported our implementation in both regular and special education settings. Her extensive background and approachable style made it an amazing experience.” -District Instructional Coach
“LauraMarie is an incredible educator with a tremendous amount of content knowledge. She has deepened our understanding of the connection between different mathematical representations and it has been a game changer for the teachers of our district. Her work with special education teachers has allowed them to give ALL students access to grade level content. Every time she met with our team, teachers left with a sense of relief and additional strategies to combat obstacles they were facing in the classroom.” -Nicole MacNeil Troy City District Math Curriculum Leader
“LauraMarie is a terrific coach. She breaks things down clearly and concisely and is very responsive to questions. She offers practical strategies and great ideas for supporting activities.” -Classroom Teacher
“This PD was engaging and the coach was very knowledgeable and helpful. LauraMarie is great! Realistic, helpful, and fun!!” -District Instructional Coach
“LauraMarie is excellent to work with! She differentiates and responds to the needs of the learners very well.” -Classroom Teacher
“LauraMarie was great! I really appreciate the connections she can make between the curriculum and specialized instruction for students with disabilities.” -Classroom Teacher