Presented by Kris Peterson, Ph.D., Former Educator, Current National Director, Innovation and Data Insights, HMH; Jennifer Lenhardt, Former Educator, Current Director, CXPD Content Development, HMH; and Kirsten Carr, Senior Policy Advisor, Foresight Law + Policy
Moderated by Ginette Collins, Director, Product Marketing, HMH
We’ve all heard it: Professional learning communities (PLCs) sound good in theory, but in practice, educators question the impact and prefer more time for instruction or lesson planning. During the edLeader Panel “PLCs That Change Instruction: A Data-to-Action Playbook From the Field,” educators from Falling Creek Middle School shared how incredibly powerful PLCs can be when they are grounded in real classroom practice and designed to meet the needs of every learner.
A Conversation with Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net, and Thor Prichard, President and CEO of Clarity Innovations
Presented by Emily Lutrick, Ed.D., Experienced Education Leader, Director of Assessment & Intervention Adoption Strategy, Amplify
Presented by Ursula Rockefeller, Instructional Designer, Falling Creek Middle School (VA); and Lisa Persinger, Title 1 Math Coach, Falling Creek Middle School (VA)
Moderated by Justin McElwee, Enablement Manager, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
We’ve all done it, or know someone who has—crammed for a test last minute. And while you might retain enough information to pass, are you really proficient in the task? Do you actually have knowledge that you could apply to another problem? That’s the issue many educators face at state testing time when trying to make sure students are prepared.
Presented by Dr. Michael Garza, Principal, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary (TX); Denise Sanchez, Lead Teacher, Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary (TX); Crystal Weber, Algebra 2 Team Leader & Classroom Teacher, Henderson County Schools (KY); and Jill Stallings, Algebra 2 Teacher, Henderson County Schools (KY)
Moderated by Justin McElwee, Enablement Manager, Wayground (formerly Quizizz)
Imagine these year-end scenarios for your school or district: State testing up 22% across ELA and math. 37% reduction of schools labelled a D or F, with a move up to B or C. Moving from one of the lowest-rated schools in the county to the top 10. A first-time graduation rate of over 90%.
Presented by Dr. Susan Stevens, Associate Superintendent of Academics, Greenville County Schools (SC); Justin Watwood, Principal, Edgar Allan Poe Middle School, San Antonio ISD (TX); Dr. Dawn Hooker, Principal, Alexander Elementary School, Greenville County Schools (SC); Santa Lopez, Principal, Davy Crockett Academy, San Antonio ISD (TX); and Dr. Shawn Bird, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, San Antonio ISD (TX)
Moderated by Jeff McCoy, Chief Education Officer, ERDI
U.S. students continue to lag behind their peers in other high-performing nations—a stark reminder that district and school leaders must find better ways to drive measurable results. With increased scrutiny and a higher bar for accountability, they need to know what’s happening in their own schools and classrooms—what’s working, what’s not, why, and what can be done about it. And evidence-based interventions are just half of the success equation; they also need better data insights.