Going Deeper With Data: Transforming Learning

Learn to use data to differentiate instruction. Through simulation, video, case studies, and small group discussion, learn how to build strong learning communities that use a variety of tools to design precise instruction. The 3D model provides practical strategies to: display data, disaggregate data, and design appropriate instruction. Leave with techniques and resources to implement data-driven instructional decision making in your school or district.

Fourteen Ways to Fire Up, Fuel, and Focus Your Leaders

Do you want to be easily forgotten or leave a legacy? Consider how you build buy-in, inspire your team, and plan your term as principal, administrator, or staff developer to impact your legacy. Learn the best strategic planning ideas and jumpstart your planning with a repeatable process which you can use to make your coming year.

Managing Student Behavior in the Standards-Based Classroom

Review a framework for maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment where students feel valued and where learning is the focus. Explore options for providing differentiated learning experiences to meet the needs of all students. Reflect on how communicating, teaching, and evaluating standards for instruction and behavior can increase student achievement.

Strategies to Engage the Mind of the Learner

Review research that indicates involving students actively in learning increases student achievement. Examine different instructional tools teachers can use to mentally engage their students. Learn to use a variety of strategies and consider benefits and applications of each strategy use.

School Teams Achieving Results for Students: A Reform Framework

Examine models that combine intensive professional development with ongoing coaching and strategic interventions. Learn how teams of principals and key teacher leaders attend annual institute sessions to build their instructional capacity and change leadership skills. Learn how to transfer skills to classrooms and schools through cycles of application and regular examination of student work in follow-up sessions throughout the year.

Making Meetings Work

Are you attending more meetings and getting less done? Are you discouraged about how decisions are made? Want to improve your efficiency and effectiveness rather than hosting unproductive meetings? If you are answering yes to any of these questions, attend this session. Learn to use tools to support the collaborative process. Be prepared to participate, practice, and have fun learning together.

After the Consultant Leaves: From Dreams to Legacies

Examine four ways that professional learning, facilitated by a consultant, can evolve into teacher-led, high-quality, job-embedded professional learning. Analyze a school-based systemic approach to creating structures and processes to foster continuous learning and teamwork. Learn how teacher leadership can be nurtured and developed so that dreams of desired classroom practices are reality. Discuss how professional development can be an efficient tool to address school priorities, helping staff to work smarter not harder.

Using Brain-Friendly Strategies in the Classroom

Review the latest research on brain-based learning. Consider how important dendrite growth is in the educational process as well as for an individual's well being. Learn to create experiences that optimize learning for adults and students.

Effective Storytelling Skills for Improving Teaching and Learning

Learn strategies to develop storytelling skills. Consider how storytelling enhances the classroom environment, develops a child's imagination, and improves literacy skills. Gain confidence in using storytelling to advance adult and student learning.