by Chandra Williams | Mar 1, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, ELL and ESL, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, Students At Risk
This month, we’re talking about how to support English as a Second Language (ESL) students and English Language Learners (ELLs)—especially if this is your first-time including ESL students in your class. Last week, we outlined some basic best practices for creating... 
by Chandra Williams | Feb 8, 2022 | Equity and Inclusion, RTI, School Leaders, Students At Risk
“Intervention” is a popular buzzword in education, but you may have heard it so many times that you’ve forgotten its true meaning and intent. Response to Intervention, also known as RTI, offers an equitable approach toward education for all students, including those... 
by Chandra Williams | Oct 8, 2021 | Literacy Instruction
Studies have shown that schools that do not implement a school-wide strategy across all grade levels for improving literacy do not demonstrate reading or writing proficiency or growth. With over 66 percent of all 8th graders in the U.S. lacking basic literacy skills,... 
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 | Jul 14, 2020 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, Parent Engagement, School Improvement, Special Education, Student Engagement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
It’s no secret that COVID-19 caught us all off guard and left most school leaders without a robust digital learning strategy when schools needed to close this spring. Although some students were able to complete assignments at home with the help of video meetings with...
