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How districts can improve learning through high-quality curriculum

States and districts have been slow to implement high-quality instructional materials and the training to use them, despite evidence of the positive impact on learning outcomes.

Industry News: Districts using new tech to boost student, staff success and improve safety

Districts across the country are working with service providers on new reading, safety, STEM and professional development programs.

DA op-ed: 5 tips to help prepare for your next teacher webinar

Discover strategies that you can put into practice so every minute of a webinar packs a punch.

Paraprofessional training produces big benefits

Administrators need not break the bank or disrupt daily schedules to offer paraprofessional training that ensures the success of students who need extra support.

Explore these resources for paraeducator PD

Paraeducator professional development resource options include: LRP Publications offers a range of DirectSTEP courses for paraeducators on topics such as child development, collaborating with teachers, discipline and curriculum planning. The […]

The 4 Pillars of Effective PD

Explore how district leaders are building PD that’s personalized, job-embedded, tied to evaluations, and sustainable.
Thu Jun 13th, 2019

Earpiece powers real-time paraeducator PD

An earpiece, along with technology developed at the University of Washington College of Education, now helps administrators provide PD to paraeducators while they’re working with students.
Mon May 27th, 2019

DA op-ed: Professional learning from the inside

Professional learning, development and growth is an established practice across all professions and disciplines. In education, the stakes might even be higher. Not only do educators need to keep pace […]
Thu Apr 25th, 2019

Most teachers don’t have time to collaborate. These educators do.

The two school systems featured here found ways to expand opportunities for collaboration.
Tue Apr 9th, 2019

DA op-ed: 4 strategies to retain new teachers

Given the data around the number of new teachers leaving the profession within their first few years, it’s clear that efforts toward retaining teachers must begin as early as possible in a teacher’s career.
Tue Mar 26th, 2019

PD key in supporting homeless K-12 students

Raising awareness among teachers and administrators helps to better identify students struggling with unstable housing and then connect them with the services and supports available.
Thu Mar 14th, 2019