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 | Mar 22, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, ELL and ESL, Literacy Instruction, Student-Centered, Students with Invisible Disabilities
All month long, we’ve been highlighting best practices for working with English as a Second Language (ESL) students and English Language Learners (ELLs). We’ve discussed: Lesson Planning for ESL Students Differentiation for ESL Students Response to Intervention (RTI)...
by Dr. 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 Dr. Chandra Williams | Jan 25, 2022 | Dyslexia, Literacy Instruction, Special Education
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented challenges for children and families, particularly those who suffer from learning disabilities. One group, in particular, children with dyslexia, has struggled with the changes to schooling and the learning loss that...
by Dr. Chandra Williams | Oct 17, 2021 | Equity and Excellence, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
There’s no doubt that the last 18 months have been historically difficult and uncomfortable for educators and students. Now that schools are back in session and we’re returning to a sense of normalcy, teachers are in desperate need of additional job-embedded...
