by Chandra Williams | Sep 23, 2020 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, School Leaders, Special Education, Students At Risk
At the Center for Student Achievement Solutions, we frequently emphasize the need for principals, other school leaders, and teachers to make data-driven instructional decisions if they hope to close the achievement gap (also known as the equity gap). However, making... 
by Chandra Williams | Nov 5, 2019 | Enrichment, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, Literacy Instruction, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
The importance of literacy across all school subjects is obvious: If students struggle to read textbooks, novels, worksheets, classroom assignments, and instructional materials, they can find themselves at a huge disadvantage in any classroom. As you teach students... 
by Chandra Williams | Mar 10, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
Your school is an individual entity. All schools have challenges that they need to overcome, even if they all ultimately have the same goals. What this means is that cookie-cutter strategies are not helpful. As the principal, you need to know what your strengths and... 
by Chandra Williams | Jun 1, 2018 | School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
Teaching is a cyclical process that involves knowing and understanding the current research and best practices for teaching and learning. Today’s teachers are expected to use grade-level content standards, research-based best practices, and blended learning... 
by Chandra Williams | Apr 20, 2018 | Equity and Excellence, Teacher Professional Development
The goal, in any field, is to do the best job that one can given the tools at their disposal. In order to improve upon instructional strategies, it is critical to determine the basis of all academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth for students. Research in...
