by Chandra Williams | Nov 29, 2022 | Dyslexia, Equity and Inclusion, Structured Literacy
As a teacher, you know that reading is a vital skill that enables students to fully engage with the curriculum and succeed in school and beyond. However, teaching reading can be a complex and challenging task, especially for students who are struggling with the skill....
by Chandra Williams | Nov 4, 2021 | Instructional Strategies, School Leaders, Special Education, Students with Invisible Disabilities
Education has transformed over time and for the better. What was once a teacher-centered, authoritarian classroom has become a student-centered space where educators focus on academic, behavioral, social, and emotional skill development. Instead of focusing solely on...
by Chandra Williams | May 17, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, School Leaders, School Reopening, Teacher Professional Development
Last spring, COVID-related school closures impacted about 90% of students worldwide. Now, school leaders face the challenges of learning loss recovery after COVID-19 and helping students transition into the post-pandemic school environment. We offer four key...
by Chandra Williams | May 3, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
This time of year, principals and other school leaders are finalizing professional development plans for the summer by choosing conferences and workshops for their teams to attend. Although back-to-school professional development institutes can help your team learn...
by Chandra Williams | Mar 8, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
Evidence suggests that teacher coaching is an essential component of effective job-embedded professional development for educators. Traditional workshops can expose and help teachers learn new skills, but instructional coaches provide vital one-on-one support after...
