Video Resources for Educators

Tools for Success Podcast
What happens when teachers stop learning? Eventually, their students feel the impact too. A true **growth mindset in education** isn't just something we teach students. It has to be modeled by the educators, administrators, and school culture surrounding them every day. In this episode of the **Tools for Success Podcast**, Cathy Tooley is joined by Tools for Success team members Jesse, Stephanie, and Jana, bringing decades of combined classroom, administrative, coaching, and consulting experience to an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a **school-wide growth mindset**. They challenge the idea that experience automatically equals expertise and explore why the strongest educators remain willing to learn, ask for help, receive feedback, and change what isn't working. The conversation also tackles one of the biggest questions facing schools today: **What does real teacher support actually look like?** It's more than listening to frustrations or offering one-time professional development. Teachers need opportunities to collaborate, observe successful colleagues, set meaningful goals, learn new strategies, and feel safe admitting, "What I'm doing isn't working. How can I get better?" In this episode, you'll discover: * Why growth mindset matters for veteran and new teachers alike * How meaningful professional development can improve teacher confidence and retention * Why strong PLCs and collaboration help break the isolation of teaching * How administrators can create environments where feedback feels like support, not criticism * Why teachers should choose mentors based on student results, not simply years of experience * How setting one clear growth goal can make professional development feel manageable * Why student growth matters more than perfect grades * How parents can rethink what success and healthy struggle look like for their children One message runs throughout the conversation: **the goal isn't perfection. It's continuous growth.** Every group of students is different, and yesterday's strategies may not meet today's needs. When educators stay curious, collaborate with one another, and remain willing to grow, they create classrooms where students are more likely to do the same. If you're a **teacher, principal, instructional coach, superintendent, or school leader** working to strengthen teacher development, school culture, and student success, this episode is for you. 👍 Like this episode, subscribe to the **Tools for Success Podcast**, and share it with an educator or school leader who believes great teaching means never being finished learning. 💬 **What is one area of your teaching or leadership you're intentionally trying to grow in this year?** ### CONNECT WITH TOOLS FOR SUCCESS Ready to strengthen your teachers, support your school leaders, and help your students thrive? Learn more about Tools for Success or schedule a complimentary consultation. 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 35:36 How Teachers Build A School-Wide Growth Mindset | S3E2

How Teachers Build A School-Wide Growth Mindset | S3E2

Why do parent-teacher relationships break down? The fastest way to destroy trust with a school is also the most common: vent online, assume the worst, and skip the one person who can actually solve the problem. After decades as a teacher and principal, **Cathy Tooley** sits down with parent **Christina** for an honest conversation about what really builds trust between families and schools. Together, they unpack the "keyboard warrior" culture surrounding education, why both parents and teachers often feel misunderstood, and how a few intentional communication habits can transform conflict into collaboration. If you've ever thought, *"I want to support my child's school, but I don't know how,"* or *"I'm a teacher who's tired of being treated like the enemy,"* this episode offers practical, real-world advice for building stronger parent-school partnerships. In this episode, you'll discover: * Why parents should speak with teachers before going to the principal * How concise, consistent communication strengthens trust * Why a simple phone call can have more impact than dozens of emails * What schools can do to make parents feel welcomed and included * How parents can ask better questions instead of assigning blame * Why mutual respect—not perfection—is the foundation of every successful school community * How teachers and parents can become allies with one shared goal: helping students succeed. Whether you're a parent, teacher, administrator, or school leader, this conversation will challenge the way you think about communication and remind you that students thrive when the adults in their lives work together—not against each other. If you found this episode valuable, **like, subscribe, and share it** with a parent, teacher, or school leader who believes stronger partnerships create stronger schools. We'd also love to hear from you in the comments: **What's one communication habit that instantly builds trust for you?** --- ### Follow Tools for Success 🌐 Website: [https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/](https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/) 📘 Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/](https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/](https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/) 🔗 LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/) 🐦 Twitter/X: [https://twitter.com/TFSIndy](https://twitter.com/TFSIndy) 📌 Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/](https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/) 33:57 Partners, Not Opponents, Building a Strong Parent School Relationship | S3E1

Partners, Not Opponents, Building a Strong Parent School Relationship | S3E1

What if one person's belief in you could completely change the direction of your life? In this episode of The Power of One: Person, Cathy Tooley welcomes entrepreneur, minister, and longtime friend Terry for a heartfelt conversation about how one person can change another person's future simply by believing in them. Through powerful stories of mentorship, entrepreneurship, faith, and friendship, Cathy and Terry explore how belief has the power to break limiting mindsets, unlock potential, and inspire people to step into the life God has called them to live. From helping a construction worker realize government contracts were within his reach to Terry encouraging Cathy to "borrow belief" until she could believe in herself, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the greatest gift we can give another person isn't advice, money, or opportunity. It's belief. Whether you're building a business, leading a team, navigating uncertainty, or simply wondering if you're enough, this episode will encourage you to see yourself the way God sees you and become the person who believes in someone else. What You'll Learn in This Episode • How one person's belief can completely change another person's future • Why limiting beliefs often keep us from reaching our potential • The power of borrowing someone else's belief until you develop your own • Why self-worth impacts leadership, business, and relationships • How great mentors recognize potential before others see it themselves • The difference between performance and identity • Why authentic friendships help us grow through life's hardest seasons • How believing in someone creates a ripple effect that can impact generations Key Moments 00:00 The Power of One: Person 02:36 Why one person still matters 03:20 The classroom moment that changed a man's future 08:00 From the power of one person to the power of one belief 10:45 Learning to truly love yourself 13:05 "Borrow belief from me until you can do it yourself." 17:15 Knowing your value and charging what you're worth 20:07 When failed partnerships become God's preparation 21:12 Why everyone needs someone who believes in them 23:45 The power of one person's belief Learn More Tools for Success partners with schools and educators to provide practical, research-based professional development that supports teachers, strengthens leaders, and helps students thrive. 🌐 Learn more: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 📅 Schedule a conversation: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smart Follow Tools for Success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toolsforsuccessindianapolis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9 If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who believed in you or someone who needs to know you believe in them. Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, education, entrepreneurship, faith, personal growth, and The Power of One. 25:28 The Power of One: Person | S2EP15

The Power of One: Person | S2EP15

Check for Understanding
Great educators are always looking for new checks for understanding to modify instruction. This one, Ask three before ME, allows educators to push students to rely on themselves and others for some of the learning. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?etslf=8357&eq=tools%20for%20success Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 1:55 Great Checks for Understanding Change the Classroom

Great Checks for Understanding Change the Classroom

Great teachers are always looking for methods to check students understanding throughout the lesson. This quick, Fist of Five, is a great substitution and better measurement of the old thumbs up thumbs down. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?etslf=8357&eq=tools%20for%20success Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 2:11 Checks for Understanding that ROCK

Checks for Understanding that ROCK

Meaningful checks for understanding are the difference between teaching and learning. We, as educators, must be able to know what students know before moving forward. How about a windshield check? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?etslf=8357&eq=tools%20for%20success Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 1:39 Check that Windshield in the Classroom

Check that Windshield in the Classroom

Cross Curricular Lessons
Teaching two subjects that can intersect or cross with each other, will help your students excel. #studentsuccess #teaching #teachingstrategies #teachingstyles FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 2:50 The BEST Cross Curricular Teaching Lessons

The BEST Cross Curricular Teaching Lessons

0:15 The BEST Cross-Curricular Teaching Lessons #teaching #teachingstrategies #studentsuccess

The BEST Cross-Curricular Teaching Lessons #teaching #teachingstrategies #studentsuccess

AI
Here are a couple of tips on when and how to effectively use AI #teaching #worksmarternotharder #technology #AI #tools FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 3:35 Is AI a Tool Teachers Should Use?

Is AI a Tool Teachers Should Use?

How to Engage Families/Parents
0:49 Five ways to get families involved in students' events pt. 5 of 5 #parentteachermeeting #teachers

Five ways to get families involved in students' events pt. 5 of 5 #parentteachermeeting #teachers

0:52 Five ways to get families involved in students' events pt. 4 of 5 #parentteachermeeting #teachers

Five ways to get families involved in students' events pt. 4 of 5 #parentteachermeeting #teachers

0:58 Five ways to get families involved pt. 3 of 5 #parentteachermeeting #teachers

Five ways to get families involved pt. 3 of 5 #parentteachermeeting #teachers

Parents of School Aged Students
0:28 Tips for Parents to Support Student Success at School #supportstudents #studentsuccess

Tips for Parents to Support Student Success at School #supportstudents #studentsuccess

0:57 A Tip For Parents Walking In To A Parent Teacher Conference #parentteachermeeting #supportteachers

A Tip For Parents Walking In To A Parent Teacher Conference #parentteachermeeting #supportteachers

0:57 Tip For Parents Going To A Parent/Teacher Conference #teachers #parentteachercollaboration

Tip For Parents Going To A Parent/Teacher Conference #teachers #parentteachercollaboration

Assessments/Questioning
2:34 Assessments, Formative vs Summative pt. 2 #assessments #teaching #meaningfuldata #rigor #standard

Assessments, Formative vs Summative pt. 2 #assessments #teaching #meaningfuldata #rigor #standard

2:23 Assessments, Formative vs Summative pt. 1 #assessments #teaching #meaningfuldata #dok

Assessments, Formative vs Summative pt. 1 #assessments #teaching #meaningfuldata #dok

0:58 The Purpose For Creating High Level Questions #teaching #highlevelconversations #helpingkidsexcel

The Purpose For Creating High Level Questions #teaching #highlevelconversations #helpingkidsexcel

ELA Strategies
Strategies to help students take what they read and put those ideas in their own words. #teaching #writing #studentsuccess #teachingmethods FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 2:35 Unlocking Literacy: Strategies to Boost ELA Outcomes

Unlocking Literacy: Strategies to Boost ELA Outcomes

Aligning Classrooms to State Standards
2:22 Building Bridges: Aligning Curriculum with State Standards #curriculum #statestandards #teaching

Building Bridges: Aligning Curriculum with State Standards #curriculum #statestandards #teaching

0:14 It's Time to Talk About State Education Standards #educationstandards #teaching

It's Time to Talk About State Education Standards #educationstandards #teaching

0:33 Vertical Articulation #teaching #studentsuccess #teacherssupportteachers #preparingtheyouth

Vertical Articulation #teaching #studentsuccess #teacherssupportteachers #preparingtheyouth

DLT
2:05 Is Your Classroom Aligned for Success? Here's How To Check #teaching #teachingsuccess #classroom

Is Your Classroom Aligned for Success? Here's How To Check #teaching #teachingsuccess #classroom

0:09 What Doesn't Get Measured, Doesn't Grow: Daily Learning Targets #data #studentsuccess #measurement

What Doesn't Get Measured, Doesn't Grow: Daily Learning Targets #data #studentsuccess #measurement

Are you posting daily learning targets? You need to be able to measure learning to find out if your students are able to understand and learn from what or how you are teaching. #teaching #teachingstrategies #teachingstudents FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 2:09 What Doesn’t Get Measured, Doesn't Grow: Daily Learning Targets

What Doesn’t Get Measured, Doesn't Grow: Daily Learning Targets

First Year Teachers
2:40 2 Tips for New(er) Teachers #teachers #teaching #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool

2 Tips for New(er) Teachers #teachers #teaching #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool

2:02 4 Quick Tips for Educators to Create Student Leaders #teaching #highschool #middleschool #educators

4 Quick Tips for Educators to Create Student Leaders #teaching #highschool #middleschool #educators

Bullying
Bullying is rapid in our schools and in our lives. How can you help your child with bullying? FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?etslf=8357&eq=tools%20for%20success Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 12:47 How to Help Your Child With Bullying?

How to Help Your Child With Bullying?

Time Saving Tips
2:28 More Time Saving Tips for Teachers #teaching #teachers #gradeschool #middleschool #highschool

More Time Saving Tips for Teachers #teaching #teachers #gradeschool #middleschool #highschool

1:41 Classroom Organization Hacks You'll Wish You'll Knew Sooner #classroom #gradeschool #middleschol

Classroom Organization Hacks You'll Wish You'll Knew Sooner #classroom #gradeschool #middleschol

2:11 Time Savings Tips for Teachers #teaching #teachers #timesavingtips #worksmarternotharder

Time Savings Tips for Teachers #teaching #teachers #timesavingtips #worksmarternotharder

Growth Mindset Classroom
0:34 Creating a Growth Mindset Classroom #teaching #classroom #teachingtips

Creating a Growth Mindset Classroom #teaching #classroom #teachingtips

3:00 Empowering Your High School Students: Integrating Choice #highschool #teaching #empoweringstudents

Empowering Your High School Students: Integrating Choice #highschool #teaching #empoweringstudents

2:06 Empowering Your Middle School Students: Integrating Choice #middleschool #teaching #peerleadership

Empowering Your Middle School Students: Integrating Choice #middleschool #teaching #peerleadership

Getting to Know Students
0:35 A Strategy To Help Teachers Bond with Their Students #teaching #teacherstrategy #studentlife

A Strategy To Help Teachers Bond with Their Students #teaching #teacherstrategy #studentlife

2:03 From Passive to Passionate Reading: Engaging Students Like Never Before #teaching #studentsuccess

From Passive to Passionate Reading: Engaging Students Like Never Before #teaching #studentsuccess

1:55 Simple Strategies to Keep Elementary Students Focused and On Task #elementaryschool #teaching

Simple Strategies to Keep Elementary Students Focused and On Task #elementaryschool #teaching

Engagement Strategies
0:22 An Engagement Strategy You Might Want to Try #teaching #students #studentengagement #highschool

An Engagement Strategy You Might Want to Try #teaching #students #studentengagement #highschool

2:21 Inside Outside Circles - Student Engagement Strategy #studentengagement #worksmartnothard #teaching

Inside Outside Circles - Student Engagement Strategy #studentengagement #worksmartnothard #teaching

0:32 Another Engagement Strategy #teacher #highschool #middleschool #gradeschool #studentengagement

Another Engagement Strategy #teacher #highschool #middleschool #gradeschool #studentengagement

Creating Effective Lessons
0:56 A better way to check in on how much students understand. #teachers #cheksforunderstanding

A better way to check in on how much students understand. #teachers #cheksforunderstanding

We highlight the five steps of creating an effective lesson plan. This is step 4 so stay tuned for the last step. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?etslf=8357&eq=tools%20for%20success Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 0:19 Step No. 4 of Creating an Effective Lesson Plan #teachers #teaching plan #worksmarternotharder

Step No. 4 of Creating an Effective Lesson Plan #teachers #teaching plan #worksmarternotharder

When a loved lesson plan you have covered no longer serves your students because of state standards, it is time to let it go. #teaching #lessonplan #lessonplanforteachers FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 3:13 A Moment of Mourning For Your Favorite Lesson That’s No Longer Relevant

A Moment of Mourning For Your Favorite Lesson That’s No Longer Relevant

Creating Meaningful Group Work
1:00 The way to grade group work

The way to grade group work

0:48 What are group roles and why are they important

What are group roles and why are they important

1:01 Tips on how to form groups #teachers #groupwork #worksmarternotharder

Tips on how to form groups #teachers #groupwork #worksmarternotharder

Rigor
0:20 Instead of Rewarding Your Students, Try This Tip #teaching #teachertips #studentsuccess

Instead of Rewarding Your Students, Try This Tip #teaching #teachertips #studentsuccess

0:32 A Strategy for Creating Highly Effective Assessments #teachingstrategies #highschool #middleschool

A Strategy for Creating Highly Effective Assessments #teachingstrategies #highschool #middleschool

0:28 How to Get Your Students to Think #teaching #studentsuccess #worksmarternotharder

How to Get Your Students to Think #teaching #studentsuccess #worksmarternotharder

Utilization of Data
✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 0:16 Understanding Data to Help Teachers Change Their Classroom #teaching #dataanalytics #highschool

Understanding Data to Help Teachers Change Their Classroom #teaching #dataanalytics #highschool

0:31 Data, Data, Data, It's All About the Trends #teaching #datatrends #toolsforsuccess

Data, Data, Data, It's All About the Trends #teaching #datatrends #toolsforsuccess

Oh no, not data again! Here is the number one trick to deal with all the data you have. #data #trends #teaching #datatrends FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5qInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 2:38 Data, Data, Data, It’s All About the Trends

Data, Data, Data, It’s All About the Trends

PLC
✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 2:12 Stronger Together: Maximizing Collaboration in PLCs #teachercollaboration #strongertogether

Stronger Together: Maximizing Collaboration in PLCs #teachercollaboration #strongertogether

True Professional Learning Communities are all about coming up with real solutions. Too often, a professional learning community doesn't have the tools to be effective and they just become more of a time drain than anything else. Here are some tips to get your professional learning communities on the right track to become highly effective communities helping you help your students. #teachers #togetherwecan #effectiveteaching FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH&challengeId=AQGPfvEYs-VzVgAAAYxAAptybeh-H4KKua_ggf6EDi51alRjJXKLiDUA-vf6ayagxankT4qfNARVvQgmGQxb6PO36Q3tQ7E7EA&submissionId=c879daad-b74b-9e17-e700-dce0aa4b8e18&challengeSource=AgHcLwt0a2FQjAAAAYxAA7OJ_gedvX6uyrYpT6Rg4cvzbMnqwYbEfRHxb_I8GxA&challegeType=AgGh3rN6ar8TeQAAAYxAA7OMZ5eV7Gi1t6gfX2WfPE5LomCkYAV3TbU&memberId=AgHncKD7of0HpAAAAYxAA7OPNXztN-0hXip30Fwj9CfL6Ks&recognizeDevice=AgHCp4zMJg9rGAAAAYxAA7ORTuEjvWiTBBsHOAWOHvDS5wjkbX5q Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 5:59 Professional Learning Communities

Professional Learning Communities

2:12 We are Stronger Together: Maximizing Collaboration in PLC's #teachercollaboration #teaching

We are Stronger Together: Maximizing Collaboration in PLC's #teachercollaboration #teaching

For Administrators
2:53 The Power of Shared Leadership in K-12 Schools: Delegation Done Right #school #Leadership #delegate

The Power of Shared Leadership in K-12 Schools: Delegation Done Right #school #Leadership #delegate

2:35 Teacher Appreciation Made Easy: 2 Strategies for Administrators #teacherappreciation #teachers

Teacher Appreciation Made Easy: 2 Strategies for Administrators #teacherappreciation #teachers

✨ Books by Cathy Tooley 📖 Presale: A Gentle Walk: A Quarterly Faith Journal - https://www.warrenpublishing.net/store/p610/PRE-SALES_A_Gentle_Walk%3A_A_Quarterly_Faith_Journal_%28Soft_Cover%29_by_Cathy_Tooley.html 📖 Current book: The Education System is Broken: Strategies to Rebuilding Hope, Lives and Futures Amazon - http://amzn.to/1plBNFg Rowman & Littlefield (Publisher) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/education-system-is-broken-9781475827408/ 📅 Schedule a Call with Cathy: Book a time here - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/46d83727/appointment/8522286/calendar/2631488?appointmentTypeIds[]=8522286 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 0:59 The Ripple Effect of Teachers: Who is Cathy Tooley?

The Ripple Effect of Teachers: Who is Cathy Tooley?

Motivational
Ready to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose? Explore my books A Gentle Walk and The Education System is Broken, or schedule a call to connect personally. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 0:52 Stories That Keep Us Going

Stories That Keep Us Going

Ready to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose? Explore my books A Gentle Walk and The Education System is Broken, or schedule a call to connect personally. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 0:52 Stories That Keep Us Going

Stories That Keep Us Going

Ready to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose? Explore my books A Gentle Walk and The Education System is Broken, or schedule a call to connect personally. ✨ Click here: https://t-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/toolsforsuccess FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Stay connected and get the latest updates: 🌐 Website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 0:35 Stories That Keep Us Going

Stories That Keep Us Going

Classroom Management
2:55 Handling Middle School Classroom Disruptions with Confidence #teaching #middleschool #teachertips

Handling Middle School Classroom Disruptions with Confidence #teaching #middleschool #teachertips

2:30 How to Handle "Smart" Comments from Middle Schoolers with Confidence #middleschool #teaching

How to Handle "Smart" Comments from Middle Schoolers with Confidence #middleschool #teaching

2:40 Positive Reinforcement Strategies for Elementary Teachers: Techniques to Motivate ##gradeschool

Positive Reinforcement Strategies for Elementary Teachers: Techniques to Motivate ##gradeschool

This Girls On Fire Talk
4:34 What is the truth

What is the truth

3:36 I was born a teacher

I was born a teacher

4:15 How you experience life

How you experience life

Promotional
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Tools For Success For Your Personal and Professional Life

Data is the mechanism that every teacher needs in order to measure student learning. How to gather that data easily is what this video will assist you in doing. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Follow us and get updates from our website: https://www.toolsforsuccessindy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TFSIndy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-tooley-330133a9?authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=2gRS&locale=en_US&srchid=3855086281466603325786&srchindex=1&srchtotal=10&trk=vsrp_people_res_name&trkInfo=VSRPsearchId%3A3855086281466603325786%2CVSRPtargetId%3A385508628%2CVSRPcmpt%3Aprimary%2CVSRPnm%3Atrue%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toolsforsuccessindy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ctooley19/?etslf=8357&eq=tools%20for%20success Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToolsForSuccessIndianapolis/ 8:21 How can teachers gather data, daily.

How can teachers gather data, daily.

Tools for Success Outline
0:32 2nd Step of How We At Tools For Success Help Schools Navigate Pathways For Success #teaching

2nd Step of How We At Tools For Success Help Schools Navigate Pathways For Success #teaching

0:41 3rd Step of How We At Tools For Success Help Schools Navigate Pathways For Success #teaching

3rd Step of How We At Tools For Success Help Schools Navigate Pathways For Success #teaching

0:30 4th Step of How We At Tools For Success Help Schools Navigate Pathways For Success #teaching

4th Step of How We At Tools For Success Help Schools Navigate Pathways For Success #teaching

The Education System is Broken
Get ready to pull back the curtain as to the "play" that is education. Time to go behind the scene and see what every educator already knows. Time to look at the truth about our education system and what most educators already know. This will show you schools in a way that has never been talked about before. Open the curtain with me. http://amzn.to/1plBNFg 7:20 What Is the PLAY Called Education?

What Is the PLAY Called Education?

0:58 About The Intro to My Book: The Education System is Broken #education #schoolsystem #teaching

About The Intro to My Book: The Education System is Broken #education #schoolsystem #teaching

0:58 Understanding the play that is education #teachers #education #teaching

Understanding the play that is education #teachers #education #teaching

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