Presented by Steven Mendoza, Senior District Impact Manager, Carnegie Learning; and Jimmy Brehm, Senior Vice President of Academic Partnerships, Carnegie Learning
Sponsored by Carnegie Learning
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Implementing new, districtwide initiatives isn’t for the faint of heart—but with the right processes in place, diving into new practices can mean positive outcomes for students, teachers, and districts.
Join us for an engaging conversation focused on executing systems-level change and alignment. We explore the crucial steps of aligning with stakeholders on the why, what, and how of implementing district initiatives. Then, we transition into the application of this alignment to high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) implementation and high-quality professional learning. During this edWebinar, viewers:
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Steven Mendoza is the Senior District Impact Manager for Carnegie Learning. He has been working in education for 17 years and has had the opportunity to be a teacher, math specialist, accountability specialist, and school improvement specialist. For two years, he has led Carnegie Learning’s Strong Foundations Planning grant collaborations in Texas, working alongside districts to craft and implement instructional frameworks for mathematics. Prior to his time at Carnegie Learning, he served as the lead accountability specialist for a regional service center in Texas, and he also supported districts engaging in school improvement processes.
Jimmy Brehm, Senior Vice President of Academic Partnerships at Carnegie Learning, dedicates himself to enhancing student achievement nationwide. Through strategic academic partnerships, Jimmy fosters high levels of learning by providing goal-aligned, top-notch instructional resources and services. With over 18 years of experience in public education, his expertise spans district leadership, school administration, and classroom teaching.
Before joining Carnegie Learning, Jimmy held pivotal roles such as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) at Woodford County Schools and Director of Curriculum and Assessment at Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky. Notably, he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround as a former principal, elevating his school from the 27th to the 95th percentile in just three years. Under his leadership as CAO, his district became the fifth-highest achieving in the state, solidifying its status as the top-performing county school system. Jimmy’s journey began as a dedicated fifth-grade teacher at Nicholasville Elementary School, igniting his passion for education.
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