by Chandra Williams | May 17, 2022 | Equity and Inclusion, Instructional Strategies, Learning Loss, School Leaders, Targeted Intensive Tutoring
The disruption of education worldwide as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic is undeniable. With schools being forcibly shut down, students have been left with significant gaps in their education. Students in grades K-12 are an average of 5 months behind in math and 4... 
by WebsiteCSAS | Jun 21, 2021 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Reopening, Student Engagement
Approaching the new school year, you’re likely deep in the process of researching COVID-19 learning loss recovery strategies. At the Center for Student Achievement Solutions (CSAS), we strongly recommend implementing an evidence-based acceleration strategy to support... 
by Chandra Williams | Apr 13, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Equity and Excellence, School Improvement, School Leaders, School Reopening, Teacher Professional Development
This time of year, you’re probably on the hunt for back-to-school professional development institutes to attend over the summer. This is a critical time for your leadership team and educators to learn how to promote student recovery from COVID-related learning... 
by Chandra Williams | Oct 15, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
How do you use assessments in the classroom? Many view assessments simply as a means of determining student success after completing a learning unit, but assessments can also be used as tools to help improve student achievement throughout the school year. When used... 
by Chandra Williams | Mar 31, 2019 | Enrichment, Equity and Excellence, Gifted and Talented Learner, Instructional Strategies, School Leaders, Social Emotional, Teacher Professional Development
Most school systems recognize the need to offer more challenging programming for high achieving students, and many offer some form of higher level activities for gifted students. Without proper stimulation, these students can become disengaged in class and miss...
