…effective accountability systems. f. Use a balance of qualitative and quantitative sources. g. Establish common language of data analysis, interpretation, and action through the use of commonly used protocols, procedures,…
…transitioned easily to teaching and learning online because they slowly had been moving toward a personalized learning environment for years. Yet others struggled because of the lack of equipment, poor…
…to maneuver around the internet, use various applications, and even writing code! At times our students have addressed adults in forums designed for teachers and administrators to discuss their expertise…
…of district or zip code, has access to a learning environment that effectively integrates technology to prepare them for the future. Since launching the FRS state program, nearly thirty states…
Communicate regularly with the district technology and facilities teams to advocate for the school’s needs and identify strategies that lead to better, more robust infrastructure. Rationale for Strategy The effective…
…teaching and learning.” Schools and districts should use comprehensive information systems from which data-driven budgets that link spending to outcomes can be developed. By ensuring that budgets are malleable and…
…support the development and use of indicators to guide intervention programs (i.e., color-coded data charts, weekly data meetings with staff, teacher-student progress monitoring, etc.). First steps Learn about indicators for…
…include the use of observation tools required by mandated performance appraisal systems, such as observations of lesson cycles and related walkthroughs. Collaborative reflection involves a partnership between the observer and…
…It suited society to have one-size-fits-all classrooms that mimicked factories because that is where so many workers ended up. In the twenty-first century, life is different. Factories are automated; shopping…
…love using acronyms. As a former district suit myself, I recall an arcane code of letters used to describe projects, teams, and plans. Whether it was part of school PLCs—that’s…
…most popular products blur the line between supporting and replacing educators. The challenge is finding a way to delicately infuse technology into classroom instruction in a way that is not…
…schools of the future. School will never be the same. Apply for an invitation to attend the Fusion conference here. About Betsy Corcoran Elizabeth “Betsy” Corcoran is co-founder and…