The wonderful, productive school culture you crafted as a leader has worn thin. Behavior and discipline problems often escalate in mid- to late-Fall (and again at the end of the year). Let's discuss how best to reinforce behavior expectations and maintain productive culture throughout the ups and downs of the school year. We will reinforce […]
Our goal for this year's Cohort is to have our discussions center on what is most pressing to our members. Our Literacy/Dyslexia second session will feature strategies for helping struggling students, writing as an integral part of literacy, early literacy skills that build a foundation for upper grades, and a brief review of the changes […]
Looking for a space to connect and grow with others who support linguistically diverse students? The Multilingual Learner Cohort is a relaxed, teacher-driven community of practice that meets quarterly over Zoom. Each session is shaped by the group, so we welcome all voices to learn, bring ideas, or even co-facilitate! Whether you're a classroom teacher, […]
What exactly is teacher clarity, and why does it matter? In this introductory session, educators will explore the foundational elements of teacher clarity, including learning intentions, success criteria, and aligned instructional practices. Participants will examine how clearly communicating expectations and goals can significantly improve student understanding and achievement. Through collaborative discussion and practical examples, teachers […]
This virtual professional learning community brings together K-8 school leaders and teachers across Ohio to strengthen mathematics instruction and improve student outcomes. Meeting quarterly (9/23, 11/18, 1/13, 3/10), each session explores research-based instructional strategies, unpacks legislative updates, and examines problems of practice focused on leading and implementing effective math instruction. A central goal of the […]
Join us for a candid and engaging Coffee Table Talk on leadership in Special Education. We will kick the session off with brief updates from the facilitator, followed by open, collective learning, grounded in real-world challenges. Together, we will explore a shared problem of practice around MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), using it to launch […]
Collaborative learning can be one of the most powerful tools in the classroom-when it works well. This session equips educators with strategies to effectively design, facilitate, and manage student collaborative groups. Participants will explore how to group students purposefully, teach collaboration skills explicitly, and address common challenges such as unequal participation and off-task behavior. Through […]
Tackle a professional development experience to refresh your teaching during the holidays! This asynchronous learning session will explore the psychology of learning and what makes learning "stick" for students. Are you tired of students who do not remember their basic math facts? Or the steps in doing a scientific experiment? This video-based learning experience will […]
INTENTIONAL vocabulary instruction is key to improving reading skills. This session will provide an opportunity for participants to develop, discuss, and determine strategies to understand vocabulary. Participants will learn about the types, the development, and the importance of vocabulary instruction to understand how intentional vocabulary instruction can happen in all subjects at all grade levels […]
How well are your students learning? How will they perform this year on state tests? If a school leader uses only state and norm referenced tests to guide their work, they will not have enough data to monitor progress and improvement. Learn how to systematically use work samples and common or readiness assessments to challenge […]
