Far too often, professional learning focuses on compliance (e.g., checking off another box or earning "hours") rather than strengthening and demonstrating skills that affect student learning. Those participating in these more compliance-oriented professional learning activities may gain knowledge, but evidence suggests that this knowledge is unlikely to transfer into practice. Microcredentials, at their best, can […]
How can you reduce referral paperwork and the frustration of waiting for support when you are worried about a struggling student? In this workshop, Margaret Searle and Marilyn Swartz will demonstrate how to set up a system of peer coaching that helps a teacher develop a targeted intervention plan for both home and school. Learning […]
Join fellow educators for a series of weekly, one-hour virtual sessions that dive deep into mathematics topics. Each session will focus on a different instructional strategy and include a demonstration, time to practice with your peers, and Q&A with the session lead. Participants will leave with new perspectives and some resources to expand their thinking. […]
Every school has a unique culture that grows from its history, size, organizational structure, geography, legends, resources, and demographics—as well as opportunities to make a shift in standard practices. We are in a historically unique time to create change. In this interactive workshop, Jeffrey Benson will guide participants through a series of activities that take […]
Far too often, professional learning focuses on compliance (e.g., checking off another box or earning "hours") rather than strengthening and demonstrating skills that affect student learning. Those participating in these more compliance-oriented professional learning activities may gain knowledge, but evidence suggests that this knowledge is unlikely to transfer into practice. Microcredentials, at their best, can […]
Tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners is difficult enough in face-to-face settings, let alone in the digital world. The recent challenges that accompany oscillating learning environments have shone a spotlight on the varying needs of students, leaving many teachers wondering if it's possible to move all students forward while attending to their […]