On Friday, October 22, 2010 while the students went home at 12:30 the teachers attended a half day No Teacher Left Behind training developed by Bryan Fiese, a dynamic speaker with a background in education, training and management from Dripping Springs, TX.  In the second of a four part series, he spoke on the importance of keeping up with and captivating the “Generation Next” in the classroom and how to make it happen. The No Teacher Left Behind (NTLB) training provided GISD educators with the tools to empower this new generation of students. Visit the site HERE.

With the ever-changing diversity occurring in classrooms nationally, teachers are confronted with the realization that a "one-size fits all" teaching style is a thing of the past. Teachers must be creative and flexible about their approach to instruction. Failing to plan for diverse learning styles is failing to provide access to the lesson for all learners. How-in- the-world does a teacher keep up with these rapid changes? Simply put: The Blueprint for Thoughtful Lesson Planning is your answer. This unique guide, the only one of its kind on the internet, will guide you step-by-step to transform your lesson planning to meet the learning needs of ALL students; regardless of their performance levels. You'll discover strategies and tips to dig deeper while lesson planning, enhance questioning techniques, strengthen student participation, and improve discussion techniques and a whole lot more! You will immediately notice an increase in student engagement and conceptual understanding in ALL learners.