by Chandra Williams | May 10, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, School Leaders, Special Education, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
Effective professional learning takes place through a combination of different media and formats, including online professional development opportunities! We’ve rounded up six of our favorite on-demand PD resources for school leaders as we approach the 2021-2022...
by Chandra Williams | Feb 1, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity and Excellence, School Reopening, Special Education, Student Engagement, Students At Risk
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused emergency school closures last spring, news outlets like CNBC, The Washington Post, and many more began reporting how the crisis deepened educational inequity for already underserved students. Vulnerable student populations, such as...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 15, 2018 | Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk
Although schools have implemented Response to Intervention (RTI) for years, stakeholders may continue to have varying levels of understanding and RTI experiences. While serving as an educator, several high-frequency questions about RTI are repeatedly asked over time...
by Chandra Williams | May 11, 2018 | Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk
To achieve the best possible outcomes for all students, a range of steps can be taken to improve their chances. These steps often begin with the appointment of an effective school principal. Few schools are able to show significant improvement without first...
by Chandra Williams | Mar 16, 2018 | Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
“My students aren’t making progress.” “Only about half of my class can do it.” “He/She just doesn’t get it.” Sound familiar? These phrases are commonly used when we discuss student progress. Quite often, I wonder, are...