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Gillian Ramkalawon

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RE: Giving feedback after CLASS observations

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-15-2026 08:40
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We do not provide scores in our feedback to our classrooms but do give them the range, high medium or low. We provide a brief description of what we saw in each domain and next steps for improvement. However, on the annual performance evaluation I do provide the scores for the fall observation (evals ...

RE: Fed CLASS Review coming up!

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 10-08-2025 11:00
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I'm curious as well. Susan were you notified a ways back that you were going to have your CLASS review this year, or did you just receive a 45 day notice. We have not had a CLASS review in a long time due to COVID and are expecting one this year or next but haven't heard anything. Wondering if notices ...

RE: 📚 New Blog - Old Problems, New Solutions: The Key to Retaining Great Educators

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 01-28-2025 11:34
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Can you give a brief explanation between the difference between CLASS Connect and MyTeachstone in terms of professional development. ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

CLASS 2nd edition teacher training and mateirlas

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 07-27-2022 12:04
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Good afternoon, I remember hearing in one of the webinars that Teachstone would be providing a training for teachers so that they understand the changes in the 2nd edition. Is this currently available? Is this the same as the webinars I have attended as an observer? Also, when can we expect more updated ...

RE: Staffing Challenges: How Are You Coping?

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 02-01-2022 12:56
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It is definitely all hands on deck here. Leadership takes turns subbing if needed. We have paired up our classrooms with another classroom so that if a teacher is out in 1 we can try to get a teacher from their partner classroom to cover, assuming they are in ratio. We thankfully have 3 teachers to a ...

RE: Use of body cameras as a coaching tool

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 06-15-2021 13:46
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What microphone did you use? I bought one to try to hook up to our smart boards and I couldn't get it to work. I was so disappointed. I did not try to hook up to the IPad but I will. ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: New dashboard icons! Please share your feedback!

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 06-04-2021 12:31
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I like #3. The words help make it clear what each one is. ​ ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: parent workshop- gardening with toddlers & preschoolers

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-24-2021 09:44
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Here is something I created this Spring to send home to our families about gardening. Feel free to use it. It is not CLASS related though. ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: parent workshop- gardening with toddlers & preschoolers

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-24-2021 09:43
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RE: Advanced Language and Language modeling

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-19-2021 10:31
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This is what I have so far. We use the HighScope curriculum so I used the HighScope area signs for the different areas. Let me know if you all think of any other words. Feel free to download and tweak for your program. ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: Advanced Language and Language modeling

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-19-2021 10:30
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RE: Advanced Language and Language modeling

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-14-2021 12:15
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I am putting together a resource for my teachers for advanced language. Many of my classrooms already have open-ended question prompts for the different centers in the classroom. During more planned activities teachers are more likely to think about/plan for advanced language. What I'm looking to create ...

RE: correlation between pandemic and lower RSP scores?

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-12-2021 14:27
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There could be because there are fewer "jobs" in the classroom that the children can do. For example, at lunch we used to eat family style. The children were in charge of setting the table and serving themselves. Now they can't do any of that. Teachers need to be more creative to find ways for children ...

RE: Story Time Live- and Read Aloud Resources

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-07-2021 15:13
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Thank you. I shared this information with my teachers. ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: The end of the school year

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 05-07-2021 15:05
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It is definitely a busy time of year. We have a virtual kindergarten visit this year since we cannot go to visit an actual kindergarten like we usually do. We are also doing our end of the year celebrations on zoom since we are unable to invite families into the building. The children will be in their ...

RE: How can I get a child is almost to two years language

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 04-15-2021 10:30
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Have you tried at least to incorporate some sign language in the day. I found that children who had difficulty expressing themselves verbally sometimes would respond well to sign language and could then at least express their needs such as needing to go to the potty or being all done using sign language. ...

RE: CLASS tips of parents

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 03-22-2021 14:29
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Thank you. ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: CLASS tips of parents

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 03-22-2021 13:28
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Did they ever get around to making this great resource available in Spanish? If so can you please post it here. Thanks ------------------------------ Gillian NY ------------------------------

RE: Self-regulation Social/Emotional

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 03-03-2021 08:58
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Does that classroom use a specific social/emotional curriculum? We use the second step curriculum here. I think it is great. One of the great lessons is teaching the children the calm down steps for when they help regulating. First you put your hands on your tummy and say stop (name the emotion). Then ...

RE: Analysis and Reasoning

Posted By Gillian Ramkalawon 01-19-2021 10:36
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I know that it might not be in your budget but this year we were able to have our staff take the Teachstone Class teacher trainings. They chose if they wanted to do all 4 or if they felt that they only needed to do 1 or 2 of them. I took them as well even though I am a certified observer and have been ...