by Chandra Williams | Nov 18, 2021 | Equity and Inclusion, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
In recent years, educators have been using data to inform courageous conversations about equity and inclusion to create school environments that work for staff, students, and families. And it’s a good thing, too! Students with disabilities may have an IEP, but that...
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 | Mar 16, 2021 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, ELL and ESL, Parent Engagement, School Leaders, Special Education, Students At Risk
Virtual learning offers clear student achievement benefits for students with special needs; however, we also know educators face unique challenges trying to engage these students through remote instruction. Let’s consider how principals and other school leaders can...
by Chandra Williams | Oct 22, 2020 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Special Education, Student Engagement, Students At Risk
Many students will encounter a learning curve as they navigate new hybrid or online-only learning models this school year, but students who are not proficient in reading or math and students with disabilities are especially at risk of falling behind. As a school...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 23, 2020 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, School Leaders, Special Education, Teacher Professional Development
When the coronavirus crisis made its way into our communities in late February/early March this year, most school systems were not prepared with a crisis plan to transition from brick-and-mortar schools to online instruction. As school leaders plan for the 2020-2021...
