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.
Administrators need not break the bank or disrupt daily schedules to offer paraprofessional training that ensures the success of students who need extra support.
A look at how school technology leaders can be "schizophrenic chameleons" by managing processes and procedures while taking risks and pushing boundaries.
The California Department of Education is calling for schools to have half of all K-12 students on track for proficiency in two languages by the end of the next decade. But districts are facing another hurdle: A report shows that the number of teachers with bilingual certifications has decreased from about 1,500 annually in the 1990s to around 700 in 2015-16.
In 2019, DA's Chief Information Officer Summits will focus on "The Changing Role of the CIO." The next summit, to be held July 22-24 in Chicago, features a powerhouse lineup of speakers who will provide practical leadership and strategic practices that you can take back to your district.
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 with the latest practices and technologies, but they also need to model what they demand from their students: lifelong learning. If we ask most educators […]
A Q&A with Brian Zimmer, director of educational technology at Webster Central School District in New York, addresses how help desk internships provide career prep and cost savings.
