hile all school districts have tools in place to inform parents of their child’s school absences, it’s important they convey this information in a positive and holistic way.
It is really important to not only share and explain the benefits of regular school attendance but to also develop a shared understanding of the factors underlying chronic absenteeism.
A skyrocketing number of Compton USD graduates are majoring in STEAM fields since Superintendent Darin Brawley made coding, robotics and esports key pillars of K12 instruction.
The Career Ladders Project examined how six pairs of community colleges and K12 districts in Southern California have built high-quality dual enrollment pathways.
In this Ed Talk, San Jose USD's superintendent will discuss her district’s strategies to expose a wider range of students to advanced coursework so they can develop the confidence and skills necessary to succeed in high school, college, and their career. Also, learn about the latest AP research and best practices from a former assistant superintendent and high school principal now at the non-profit College Board.
***Attendees will receive a series of resources to help support starting or expanding their AP Program and help all their students understand the value of taking AP.
Schools are now expected to document how they provide regular, clear communication and ensure parents’ voices are reflected in decision-making processes, particularly in the use of federal funds.
In this interactive webinar, TalkingPoints, the edtech non-profit that spearheaded the study, will be joined by Edge Research and family engagement expert, Ari Gerson-Kessler, to provide actionable insights and practical strategies based on its findings.
School communities need leaders who know themselves and their schools and who seek joy and freely express pleasure in their work, even in the face of challenges that come with administration at the school and district levels.
Superintendents today are increasingly expected to serve as civic leaders, balancing the needs of their school communities with the broader socio-political landscape.
In this 30-minute Ed Talk, gain strategies on cultivating a districtwide culture of consistency with supplemental materials from a former English teacher with years of experience helping K-12 educators deliver high-quality learning experiences that equip future-ready students.
***Attendees will be able to download a helpful checklist for vetting supplemental resources.
When families are meaningfully invited and included, teachers have another highly invested partner to collaborate with and students can develop and practice key skills inside and outside of the classroom.
In this webinar, an assistant superintendent shares how Harnett County Schools creates and promotes lifelong learning for students in his district and after they graduate through family engagement, efficient administrative processes, higher ed and workforce collaborations, and information students can access after graduating.
***Attendees will be able to safely download resources about records, enrollment, and credential management tools from Scribbles Software and Parchment, an Instructure Company.
In this DA webinar, learn how Hamilton County Schools (TN), Hartford County Schools (MD), and Lancaster Public Schools (CA) are building sustainable whole-child systems that are informed by student voice and leverage community partners to proactively support the physical, social, and mental health of our students. Their approaches are united by an emphasis on data-informed decision making.
***All attendees will be able to safely download "Growing Community: The Community Schools Framework in Action Across Three States."
In this 20-minute Ed Talk, two experts will share the results of a study where 37 schools from seven districts used high-quality, hands-on science instructional materials and aligned professional learning to improve student test scores in all three subjects—reading, math and science.
***All participants will be able to safely download the "Improving Student Achievement Across State Borders and State Standards" initial summative and main findings report
In this engaging session, Todd Brekhus—Chief Product Officer at Renaissance and a pioneer in the field of education technology—will show you why personalized learning is only half of the equation. To truly impact student outcomes, educators need the data, tools, and strategies to deliver personalized teaching by truly seeing every student in a classroom, school, and district. Drawing on decades of experience, Brekhus will explain how recent advances in technology, including AI, empower educators to deliver the personalized teaching that students need for success.
In this webinar, large and small districts can learn how to enhance their offerings from Alief ISD, the 112th largest district in the US, as they share their remarkable journey in expanding teaching services to meet diverse student needs not only within their district, but throughout the state.
In this DA Ed Talk, hear how districts around the country are achieving literacy success through actionable SEL and the Science of Reading-based strategies from a non-profit education leader and a former K-12 administrator of special education and specialized instruction.
***All attendees will be able to safely download the "Supporting the Diverse Needs of Adolescent Readers" white paper
In this webinar, a family engagement expert and author will drill down on how to implement robust home-school partnerships that reduce chronic absenteeism, including establishing relational trust, creating a welcoming environment, and implementing two-way communication. Also, hear from a San Diego USD principal, who will share their tips, tools, and strategies for strengthening family engagement and increasing daily student attendance.
***All attendees will be able to download "Family Engagement Tips and Strategies," which will provide research-based, sustainable family engagement practices to support schools with increasing attendance rates.
Effective communication doesn’t need to be overly complex. It can be as simple as this: Be deliberate in the structure, purpose and engagement of your communication efforts.
In this webinar, education leaders will hear first-hand accounts of successful high-impact tutoring models from a district's chief academic officer. Also, field research experts from institutions, including Stanford University, and professionals who collaborate directly with district decision-makers will present case studies and stats on how to sustain high-impact tutoring to make a lasting effect on student learning, school culture, and educator job satisfaction.
A passionate mentor is often contagious. It's the reason why many educators are in the profession to begin with. This organization uses it to create engaged classrooms.
In the latest episode of District Administration's Talking Out of School podcast, CAST's Lindsay E. Jones shares how the Universal Design for Learning is helping educators personalize rigorous instruction for an ever more diverse population of students.
Adults can play a powerful role in children’s development of a growth mindset, including by praising effort, persistence and learning strategies rather than innate ability or intelligence.
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