Two ways to assess the quality of PD: 1. There's a focus on *how* to teach as much as what to teach. 2. There are multiple "how"s; teachers feel they have options. Professional learning without process, trust is not quality PD; it's simply training minus respect for teachers.

Implementing High Yield Strategies is difficult because no outcome data (EOG, EOC) will specifically tell you if you are at the compliance or quality level. That data comes from walkthroughs. How will you use your walkthrough data as part of the SIP process? #leading #edchat

I am excited to lead a 2-day leadership institute on June 12-13 in Asheville. We will focus on how to lead an instructional revolution and how to support change in your school. Learn a new approach. Register today: bit.ly/3Q3YexU #systemsmindset #cpchat #GrowthMindset

First lake day of 2024! Mel said all I want for Mother's Day is to be on the lake! Happy Mother's Day, her and every Mom out there!

I am excited to spend the day with CESA 3 administrators discussing literacy, the impact of explicit instruction of text structures and their school-wide implementation. Literacy is supported by all content areas!

Mistakes as Learning Tools? Yes! Discover how Error Analysis can improve students' outcomes. It's not just about finding errors; it's about unlocking a world of critical thinking. Dive in to see how this approach can spark learning. ✨ Read the full story ➡️

This 👇is why we are hosting a High Yields Strategies Conference on June 20-21 in Asheville. Learn More - bit.ly/HYSConference

Day two of Making Progress-leadership Institute. Starting with a Gallery Walk, assess their application of a systems mindset!!! #learningfocused #LeadershipMatters

Excited to spend the day with Pitt County School administrators discussing how to lead with an instruction framework. #leadershipmatters #webelieve Pitt County Schools

Top 10 Lists on our last day of training of trainers! Amazing 5 days with a group of truly talented educators. #10 proves again why #educators are the most incredible people to learn and grow alongside! #withLF Learning-Focused #edchat #ProfessionalDevelopment #teachers

Last night in Denver with my daughter. We got to squeeze in a Rockies game. So much fun!!

Proud of Somerset County Public Schools! Outstanding PD today about High Yield Strategies. Activating Thinking Strategies and Higher Order Thinking Skills #Diamondontheshore#SomersetStrong #Small, But MightySteppingIntoExcellence

At Webster County WV today ready to support Pre-K - 12 teachers explore the relationship between Learning Goals, Distributed Summarizing, and student engagement. Excited to be part of this conversation! #TeachersOfTwitter #edchat Learning-Focused

Excited to spend the day with Moore County Schools admins discussing effective assignments and the assignment gap. #learning #withLF Learning-Focused

Excited to spend the day with the teachers and admins CheltenhamElementary discussing the impact of Previewing and improving small group instruction. #withlF #thankful #learning Denver Public Schools What a great way to spend the day!

Check out the latest Learning-Focused Newsletter. Balancing Visual Stimuli in the Learning Environment, Supporting New Teachers, 6 “Get to Know You” Strategies conta.cc/4cCGWAd

Those that are successful find comfort in the tasks and actions that cause discomfort. It easy for us to use discomfort as a reason to __. What conversation do you have in your head when you experience discomfort? #achieve #leanin

Annotating the LEQ - it’s not just for students! Our Learning-Focused training team models it for our staff during each PD. #WingsUp Learning-Focused Cumberland County Schools

Interest Study! A recent research paper from the Wharton School of the U of Penn details a large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to assess how generative AI affects student learning, focusing specifically on math classes in a high school setting. #edchat