by Chandra Williams | Oct 26, 2021 | Social Emotional, Special Education, Student Engagement
As schools across the country are reckoning with learning gaps created by the pandemic, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: students with disabilities were hit hard. Parents were concerned about virtual instruction and not receiving the IEP instructional support...
by 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...
by 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 5, 2021 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, Equity and Excellence, Hiring and Retention, School Improvement, School Leaders, Student Engagement, Teacher Professional Development
Shared leadership is not a new concept among the educational leadership community, but it has gained a new wave of attention in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis. School administrators seek a leadership strategy that adequately supports educators and students alike...
by Chandra Williams | Feb 16, 2021 | School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
Why do you want to invest in professional development for your teachers? Maybe you want to equip teachers with specific tools, such as remote instruction strategies that serve students during the pandemic. Perhaps your school is a Title I “Needs Improvement” school,...
