by Dr. Chandra Williams | Jul 12, 2022 | School Improvement, School Leaders, Students At Risk
It’s no secret that changing the school climate in favor of embracing a successful model of the continuous school improvement process takes time, effort, and skill. However, when we take on the task of improving our nation’s lowest-performing schools, we can uncover a...
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 WebsiteCSAS | 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...
