When asked what data priorities were top of mind in 2024 for K12 leaders, schools and districts indicated whole child analytics, learning analytics, data integration-as-a-service, and training on using data to make informed decisions.
Whole-group and small-group instruction are essential parts of a literacy block in an elementary classroom, providing opportunities to deliver core instruction to all students, while also enabling differentiated instruction to better support each individual student. In this white paper, experienced Literacy Coach Hannah Irion-Frake describes some best practices for literacy instruction, addressing areas including: Grouping […]
Recent research has identified the most effective strategies to improve reading among students in grades 4–9 who have reading difficulties. The Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES) recently distilled some of this research into practical recommendations educators can use when providing reading interventions. In this recent webinar, Dr. Anita Archer reviews the recommendations, […]
Depression, anxiety, isolation, fatigue. That's not a great group of words—but when it comes to how principals think smartphones harm students, it's hardly a complete list. School leaders also reported that female students are suffering more than boys.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 5th at 2 pm ET <br><br> 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. <br><br><em>***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.</em>
Becoming more intentional about the senior leadership team's purpose, membership and meetings will make your life easier, bring energy to the work of your leaders and improve your results.
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.
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 21st at 2 pm ET <br><br> In this webinar, discover how to better support students experiencing homelessness from the second annual Nationwide McKinney-Vento Study's year-over-year trends, data-based perspectives, and new insights. Also, learn how your peers across the country are navigating the complexities of identifying and supporting at-risk students.
The Phonics Road Map: 5 Approaches to Instruction Phonics (and phonemic awareness) is the road to fluency and comprehension. Creating explicit and systematic instruction in this area is critical for all students to succeed and become fluent readers and writers. In this recent webinar, literacy expert, coach and educator Amie Burkholder (@literacyedventures) shares what the […]
