CCP: Episode 37 // Setting up a Simple Student Data Binder
Tired of all the loose paperwork floating around your classroom, on your desk, or at home? Let’s tackle the paperwork trail once and for all.
If you’ve listened to my podcast for a while, you know I love organization! Today, I get to indulge a little bit as we talk about organization in the form of creating a simple yet effective student data binder. A student data binder can be your one-stop-shop to all the important documentation that you need to keep track of. From parents communication to progress reports, to sample student work - it's all inside and easily accessible!
You may be thinking, ‘Yay! More work for me to do.” Well, guess what? I’ve done all the work for you and it’s free!
You’ll Learn
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Where to follow me behind the scenes (0:31)
The benefits of having a student data binder (1:25)
How to tackle the paperwork trail once and for all (2:32)
Why you need a student data binder (3:11)
Simple is better (4:38)
What size of binder is best (5:07)
How to organize your student data binder:
Class list should be first in your binder (5:33)
Basic information that should be listed (6:30)
The importance of a family communication log (6:53)
The four sections I use to track the needs of each student (8:28)
Why to keep notes from parents (10:40)
Where to download a student data binder FREE
LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
Grab the Student Data Binder Kit (FREE)
Visual of Student Data Binder:
Episode 31: How to Use a Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Video tutorial: How to Create a Student Data Binder
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