Defining Literacy feat. Imua Literacy (Pt. 2)

Collaborating for School Improvement feat. R12CC (Pt. 2)

We met with Rich Resendez and Katie Allen to  talk about the work they do with The Region 12 Comprehensive Center to improve student and teacher outcomes across Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. Key Takeaways: * Tips and guidance for establishing effective school support partnerships * Creating sustainable pipelines for recruiting and retaining new teachers * How to develop an effective and comprehensive school improvement blueprint

Collaborating for School Improvement feat. R12CC (Pt. 1)

We met with Rich Resendez and Katie Allen to  talk about the work they do with The Region 12 Comprehensive Center to improve student and teacher outcomes across Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. Key Takeaways: * Measuring success among the varied and diverse projects that the R12CC handles * Tips and guidance for establishing effective school support partnerships * How to develop an effective and comprehensive school improvement blueprint

Defining Literacy feat. Imua Literacy (Pt. 2)

This is the second half of our conversation with Erin D'Amelio & Dr. Esmeralda Carini where we discuss evidence-backed strategies for encouraging literacy and academic talk in the classroom. Key Takeaways: * Defining the goal/objective of literacy outside the narrow definition of reading and writing * How educators can play a role in addressing some common barriers to literacy * Practical guidance and evidence-based tools for educators who serve multilingual students and ELs

Defining Literacy feat. Imua Literacy (Pt.1)

We catch up with Erin D'Amelio & Dr. Esmeralda Carini to discuss their work and contributions to the Hawai’i State Literacy plan, a multilateral blueprint designed to give students across the region the skills to advocate for themselves and achieve life-long literacy. Key Takeaways: * Defining the goal/objective of literacy outside the narrow definition of reading and writing * How educators can play a role in addressing some common barriers to literacy * Practical guidance and evidence-based tools for educators who serve multilingual students and ELs

What's New with The New Classroom Instruction That Works?

Come with us on an exciting deep dive into the research, evidence, and dedication that's gone into creation of The New Classroom Instruction That Works with renown author/educators, Kris Rouleau and Tonia Gibson. Key Takeaways: * Practical guidance for "planning for learning" and instructional leadership * An in-depth look into the rigorous research base that powers McREL's CITW body of work * A look ahead at future professional learning opportunities to learn and apply CITW strategies in your own school or district