by Dr. 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 A Williams | Jul 26, 2021 | Back to School and Classroom Management, School Reopening, Teacher Professional Development
As school leaders set goals for student learning and teacher development for the upcoming school year, you may appreciate a refresher on best practices for professional development. In this article, we’ll highlight the research-proven benefits and key components of a...
by Dr. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Chandra Williams | Apr 19, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
In the midst of remote learning, teachers are working to fill in the gaps of incomplete online professional development programs. Many teachers are volunteering to help less tech-savvy educators learn the basics about virtual learning tools when their schools or...
