Recent test scores show learning gaps still exist as students lag behind proficiency standards in mathematics and literacy. New federal guidance opens the door for districts to use school improvement funds and accelerate learning with proven strategies like high-impact tutoring.
Presented by Dr. Christina Grant, Executive Director, Center for Education Policy Research, Harvard University; Jess O’Connor, Partner, Education Resource Strategies; Katie Tennessen Hooten, Founder and Senior Vice President, Ignite Fellowship, Teach For America; and Alan Safran, CEO, Co-Founder, and Chair of the Board, Saga Education
Tutoring significantly enhances student achievement, engagement, and attitudes toward learning. Well-designed, sustainable programs are key to ensuring lasting impact. During the edLeader Panel “Every Student, Every Need: A Fireside Chat on Scaling Personalized Tutoring with Purpose,” leading voices in education shared practical methods, tools, and insights for implementing scalable, outcomes-driven tutoring programs.
Presented by Angele Hodges, Former Education Leader, Current Academic Solutions Advisor, Varsity Tutors; Lauren Ziegler, Managing Director, National Student Support Accelerator, Stanford University; Mary Strain, Head of Education, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Amazon Web Services; and Lindy Hockenbary, K-12 Educational Technology Advisor, LindyHoc
Presented by John Osborn, Principal, Jacksonville Charter Lighthouse Elementary School, Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools (AR); and Alexis Reed, Program Manager, BookNook
What improves academic skills and heightens student confidence? High-impact tutoring, which can be a game-changer for learning outcomes. When implemented thoughtfully, such programs can have a long-term impact on student achievement.
Presented by Sara Geliebter, Associate Manager, Tutoring and Grants, San Francisco Education Fund; Air Orona, Site Director, Real Options for City Kids, Visitacion Valley Elementary School (CA); and Connie Warren, M.Ed., Thought Leadership, BookNook
High-impact tutoring and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) share a common goal: tailoring the academic experience for each and every student, no matter where they are in their journey. In order to make sure that your tutoring is effective long term for your students, district- and state-level experts in the edLeader Panel “Successfully Integrating High-Impact Tutoring Into an MTSS Framework” offered five key areas to address as you develop your program.
Presented by Susanna Loeb, Professor of Education, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University; Angelin Thompson, Director of Extended Academic Learning, Denver Public Schools (CO); and Sarah Wilson, Tutoring and Policy Administrator, Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Moderated by Toni Rader, Vice President of Learning Quality and Operations, Cignition, Inc.
In 2018, Ector County Independent School District (TX) faced severe challenges. It was the lowest-achieving large school district in Texas, with a D rating, due to a teacher shortage, but by implementing high-impact tutoring programs with partners, things have turned around.