According to data from the American Enterprise Institute and EdWeek Research Center, school districts across the country are reporting sharp and consistent increases in chronic absenteeism and behavior problems, both of which are negatively impacting academic achievement. While many districts believe these problems are a result of the pandemic, the fact remains these are serious problems that require real-time interventions to get students back on track.
During the edLeader Panel “Redefining PD: Strategies that Amplify Math & Literacy Achievement,” educational leaders were introduced to a shift from conventional professional development to high-impact professional learning, aimed at reversing the trend of stagnating or declining test scores.
Presented by Jennifer Ehehalt, Sr. Regional Manager, Midwest, Common Sense Education
Dyslexia and the Bilingual Brain: How Dual Language Skills Enhance Reading and Cognitive Development
Presented by Dr. Ioulia Kovelman, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan; Maya Goodall, Chief Marketing Officer, CORE Learning; and Kristie Shelley, Chief Product Officer, CORE Learning
Presented by Sharon Bradley, District Director, Author and Speaker, RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions
Moderated by Kyra Rhoads, Education Partnership Regional Manager, Committee for Children
Presented by Dr. Kimberly Hinton, Director of Coaching, The Network for College Success (NCS), The University of Chicago; Shannon Shambaugh, Equity Advancement Specialist, Evergreen Public Schools (WA); Rachel Banas, Director of Operations and Student Services, West Buffalo Charter School (NY); and Dr. Sarah Gripshover, Director of Research, PERTS
Presented by Purnima Chopra-Vohra, Director of Programs, Lavinia Group; Lydia Cuomo, Instructional Consultant, Lavinia Group; and Ambrosia Johnson, Instructional Consultant, Lavinia Group
Addressing Tier 3 behavior can be challenging, but utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) can make successful intervention planning both possible and practical in any size district.
Presented by Sarah Frazelle, M.A., Co-Director, National Student Attendance and Engagement Center, and Senior Researcher, AIR; Trudy Bender, Ed.S., NCSP, Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content, Branching Minds; and Emily-Rose Barry, VP of Product, Branching Minds
Presented by Annette Duncan, Ed.D., Literacy Coach, Waterloo Schools (IA); and Sarah Brown, Ph.D., President, System Impact Consulting