Just ASK Publications & Professional Development (Just ASK) is based in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Established in 1989, Just ASK provides products and services for educators in formats that facilitate a shared understanding and use of best practice in teaching, learning, and leading in classrooms, schools, and districts in the 21st century.
Our colleagues from Palmdale School District stopped by the Just ASK booth at the 2019 California Induction Conference in Palm Springs. We were delighted to meet Janet Simons, Palmdale’s new Coordinator of Teacher Support and Federal Programs (third from left).
Thanks for all you do! The world is a better place because of all your efforts to support student learning and well being.
Just ASK is excited to be a Platinum Sponsor of the California Induction Conference again this year. Julie and Paula will be in Palm Springs, California, for the conference December 2-4 and are looking forward to seeing our California friends and colleagues in that beautiful setting! https://www.californiainductionconference.com/
Just ASK November Birthdays!
Don't forget to vote!
***************CONGRATULATIONS NATS!***************
What’s a principal to do? If you are pondering how to promote deeper learning, eliminate archaic practices, make faculty meetings optional, or other puzzling challenges, don’t miss the practitioners’ stories in the latest issue of Just for the ASKing! https://justaskpublications.com/jfta/whats-a-principal-to-do/
WAY TO GO NATIONALS!
GOOD LUCK IN GAME SEVEN!
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights and symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance". Here are some fun facts about diwali https://www.wordzz.com/diwali-infographics/.
Way to go Nats!
******CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!******
ALL 18 ACPS ARE FULLY ACCREDITED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), Virginia, serves over 15,600 students from more than 114 countries and speak 119 languages. 61% come from economically disadvantaged families and 41% are English-language learners. The T. C. Williams Scholarship Fund, now in its 33rd year, this past year raised over $450,000 for scholarships for seniors; more than half of the recipients are the first in their families to attend college.
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. said at the accreditation announcement, “This kind of success doesn’t happen by chance, nor does it happen overnight. It happens through planning, preparation and dedication for all students to experience success regardless of their life circumstances. It has taken the hard work and commitment of six superintendents and many staff over the course of 20 years to get ACPS to where it is today.
Superintendent Hutchings was joined for the accreditation announcement by six former superintendents (pictured below), all of whom contributed to this accomplishment: Herb Berg (1995-2001), Rebecca Perry (2001-2008), Morton Sherman (2008-2013), Alvin Crawley (2013-2017), and Lois Berlin (2017-2018).
Special greetings to our friend and colleague Ronni Reed!
View our resources for Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners at https://justaskpublications.com/areas-of-focus/meeting-the-needs-of-diverse-learners/
Don’t miss the latest issue of Making the Standards come Alive! In which Heather provides up-to-date guidance about helping students understand math. https://justaskpublications.com/msca/math-fact-fluency/
The first day of the Just ASK five-day Coaching Academy hosted by OCM BOCES, Liverpool (greater Syracuse area), New York, is today! The academy is designed and led by Just ASK Senior Consultant and author Brenda Kaylor who has an accomplished record as a coach, professional development director, and consultant. School districts participating in the academy include North Syracuse, Batavia, Cortland, Homer as well as OCM BOCES staff.
Just ASK Senior Consultant Julie McVicker once again made her annual visit to Rangely, Colorado, to work with new teachers from Meeker and Rangely School Districts. Each new teacher attending received a copy of Why Didn’t I Learn This in College? so that they can expand and refine their use of the approaches and strategies they explored with Julie.
Hiring a high-performing teacher or principal can seem daunting, especially when hiring for a high needs or transformational situation. Hiring coachable high performers can buffer some of the natural learning curve that all new teachers and principals encounter and, thereby, reduce the impact of that learning curve. Read what Marcia Baldanza learned in an online course in the latest issue of Professional Practices for the 21st Century Leader. https://justaskpublications.com/just-ask-resource-center/pp/hiring-coachable-high-performers/
The September Mentoring Memo features two powerful reading recommendations and two Just ASK tools every new teacher needs this month. Access them now at https://justaskpublications.com/mentoring-memo/
What an awesome way to start the school day!
The way this teacher greets her students 👏
Regardless of how experienced or new to teaching one may be, we can all use an update on fresh ideas and timely reminders that can make the classroom environment the best it can be. Read what Bruce Oliver has to say in this issue of Just for the ASKing! https://justaskpublications.com/jfta/the-best-management-program/
https://justaskpublications.com/professionalpractices/timely-tips-for-new-principals-and-teachers/
With the opening of school some of our new principals and teachers are new not only to their positions, but also to the school, the district, and perhaps even the state. They worry about not being able to meet the demands of the position and that others will be more skilled and have greater knowledge.
In this issue of Professional Practices Marcia Baldanza (https://twitter.com/BaldanzaMarcia) gives tips for new principals and teachers and she also discusses the power of professional stories and having one-on-one conversations where expressing willingness helps better understand the perspectives of others.
++++++ WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!++++++
Use coupon code backtoschool2019 to get 20% off all Just ASK books.(https://justaskpublications.com/product-category/books/)
Just ASK teaching resources will help you decide which teaching strategies are right for your classroom. Be sure
to check out the books featured below!
The 20% off backtoschool2019 code is valid through September 6, 2019. Kits, PLC Packs, and collections are not included.
The Just ASK Mentor's Opening of School Checklist is now available. Access it now at https://justaskpublications.com/mentoring-memo/
There is no better place to find back to school resources for 2019-2020 than Just ASK!
Go to https://justaskpublications.com and check out the areas of focus that interest you.
You will find tools for instruction, collaboration, and leadership of students and staff.
The 2019 Just ASK Opening of School Checklist in action by Walker Middle School, Orlando Florida. Download your own copy at https://justaskpublications.com/jfta/the-just-ask-2019-opening-of-school-checklist/
“Working hard to be sure we are ready to welcome students back with the Just Ask Opening of School Checklist! What a great resource. #vikingpride #gottabeready @JustASKPubs”
Download it now at https://justaskpublications.com/jfta/the-just-ask-2019-opening-of-school-checklist/
https://justaskpublications.com/jfta/we-should-appreciate-teachers-24-7/
The summer issue of Just for the ASKing! features some of the quotes and comments Bruce found across the Internet and social media platforms that celebrates what teachers do all across the year. Access this issue at https://justaskpublications.com/jfta/we-should-appreciate-teachers-24-7/ and think about which quotes cause you to pause and ponder, nod your head, and say to yourself, “I think I will use these during the opening of school.”
Just ASK congratulates the 2019 World Cup Champions!
Our USA TEAM wins again!
GOOOOOO… U. S. Women’s Soccer Team in the World Championship Game!
Just ASK June 2019 Mentoring Memo
This month's mentoring memo includes the June Mentoring Calendar and summer reading recommendations; included are recent articles and books from Harvard Press and ASCD as well as some home-grown Just ASK prize winners. It also has links to current fiction best-seller lists; you certainly deserve to treat yourself to a couple of good novels this summer. Happy reading! Access this mentoring memo at https://justaskpublications.com/mentoring-memo/
Available at
https://justaskpublications.com/products/collections/teacher-leader-essentials/
"Teachers as Leaders," a new issue of Professional Practices has been released. Marcia writes that the job of school principal is complex. Teacher leaders extend their reach from the classroom to make a real difference. Know, nurture, and support your teacher leaders. Access at https://justaskpublications.com/professionalpractices/teachers-as-leaders/
*****************CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER***************
Brenda Kaylor, Just ASK senior consultant, and Chris Bryan’s article “Building Blocks of Collaboration” was published in a recent issue of The Learning Professional, the Learning Forward journal. Access the article at https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/building-blocks-of-collaboration.pdf
Thank you WeAreTeachers for sharing this wonderful image.
Read this month’s issue of 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝘼𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚! by Heather Clayton titled “Mindfulnes for Students” at https://justaskpublications.com/msca/mindfulness-for-students/
Thanks to Diane Starkey and Webster Central PTSA for sharing!
Access this month’s JFTA! READLIST at https://justaskpublications.com. There is nothing Bruce is more passionate about than formative assessment. You don't want to miss these!
2214 King Street
Alexandria, VA
22301
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Just ASK Publications & Professional Development posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Just ASK Publications & Professional Development:
Every Student Deserves an Awesome Education! Kim Mogilevsky is the Director of Professional Development and Senior Curriculum Designer for Studies Weekly. This company publishes Social Studies, Science, and Math based textbooks for K-6 students. Kim uses Just ASK's publications and products to support her work. Learn more about Studies Weekly: www.youtube.com/user/studiesweekly For more information about Just ASK publications: http://www.justaskpublications.com/publications-and-products/ View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWvXVycdTaI
Another video of our partner Orange County Public Schools, Florida and the New Beginnings program. We have worked together on this for years and it truly is a great program for supporting teachers new to the profession!
Congratulations to Orange County Public Schools, Florida for another successful start of the year with their New Beginnings program for new teachers!
The Motley Fool: Financial Sector Coverage
2000 Duke StThe Motley Fool's Energy & Materials Sector
2000 Duke StInstitute for Sustainable Development - US
1800 Diagonal Road; Suite 520Port City Wire - Red Brick Town
2121 Jamieson Ave Unit 806Carlyle Sound Lighting and Video
2050 Ballenger Ave
Peanut Genome Consortium (PGC)
1500 King St, Ste 301
