Educators know that adopting a new curriculum can be challenging. Without a structured implementation plan, teacher support, and a long-term vision, the effort is likely to fall flat.
change management
7 Reasons Why New ELA Curriculum Adoptions Stall and What Makes Them Stick
Presented by Katie Gribben, District Instructional Lead for ELA/Literacy, Upper Schools, Cambridge Public Schools (MA); Brigitte Seyferth, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, LEARN Charter Schools (IL); and Emily Wojtusik, Experienced Educator, Senior Director of Implementation, Fishtank Learning
Moderated by Jim McVety, Managing Partner, First Step Advisors
Using AI as an Instructional Support: How One District Embraced the Latest Technology
Something new comes along for education almost every month—a new way to do math, a better way to analyze the data, and, of course, AI-related tools. While the teacher in the classroom forming personal relationships with students can’t be replaced, it’s almost impossible for them to provide immediate feedback for every student, every moment.
Boost Student Improvement and Rigor Districtwide with AI-Supported Instruction
Presented by Philip Misecko, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Keith Elsbree, High School ELA Teacher, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Michael Tinich, SAT Math Teacher, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Melissa Walley, IT Instruction Coach, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); and Rachel Anderson, Professional Learning Specialist, Khan Academy
High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation: Cultivating Buy-In, Confidence, and Collaboration
Presented by Steve Sebelski, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Program Design, UnboundEd; and Edwina Woods, Former Educator, Current Curriculum Services Director, UnboundEd
Moderated by Clay Willis, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, UnboundEd
Transformative Leadership in the Science of Reading: Empowering School Administrators
Presented by Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, Dean, School of Education (ELC), Duquesne University; Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller, Professor (ELC), Michigan State University; Dr. Cleveland Mouton, Principal, Caddo Parish Public Schools (LA); and Octavia Gray-Essex, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
Moderated by Cassandra Wheeler, Senior Education Advisor, Lexia
The Importance of Data in Science of Reading Change Management
Presented by Susan Lambert, Chief Academic Officer of Elementary Humanities, Host of Science of Reading: The Podcast, Amplify