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establishing the district infrastructure to successfully adopt science of reading practices

leila nuland — mon, 18 nov 2024 20:06:17 gmt

change is a constant in public education. these changes range from shifts in student demographics, and associated learning needs, shifts in curriculum standards (think common core), to broader shifts in public policy. consider how lyndon b. johnson’s war on povertyinfluenced how schools planned for meeting students’ nutritional needs, or the federal idea act, which required public school systems to provide free and equitable education. typically, the core rationale offered forsuch policy changes is to improve student outcomes (college and career readiness, achievement, attendance) and/or ensure our public education systems are preparing the next generation’s workforce.

regardless of the type of change or the rationale for the change, one of the constants in school systems is that they struggle to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

racing to implement the science of reading: setting a pace for achieving success

claire cunliffe — wed, 13 nov 2024 16:59:00 gmt

at the start of this year, several state leaders kicked off the year with strong commitments of money and resources to improve literacy in their schools through the immediate implementation of evidence-based reading instruction, often referred to as the “science of reading.” the governors of new york and maryland offered guidelines, not mandates, for school districts to focus on adopting reading instruction practices and materials that are evidence-based. in january, the maryland state board of education approved a resolution declaring that all public schools align with the science of reading by the 2024-2025 school year but delayed these plans due to extensive revisions finalizing its comprehensive science of reading policy on october 22, 2024. with this, maryland joins 39 other states and the district of columbia that have committed to aligning with the science of reading over the past ten years.

these states’ goals are overarchingly the same, but their plans, timelines, and benchmarks differ. what do they need to consider and include to be successful in improving student reading outcomes?

creating an instructional vision can connect a community

info@edelements.com (britteny jacobs) — tue, 29 oct 2024 22:15:00 gmt

the creation of a shared instructional vision brings many benefits to a school or district. an instructional vision can provide a shared understanding of what instructional excellence looks, feels, and sounds like. it aligns classroom practices to a clear set of principles and expectations. it can also bring instructional unity to any district plagued with uncertainty about instructional practices. there is a common misconception that a superintendent should create an instructional vision in isolation and only rely on the most current research and best practices. and that once an instructional vision is in place and shared, then it will be easily understood, accepted, and adopted by district leaders, school leaders, teachers, staff, and students.

six ways instructional leaders can support curriculum implementation

claire cunliffe — wed, 09 oct 2024 19:18:00 gmt

as an instructional leader, i remember sitting at my desk before the start of each semester, turning my wheels about how to make each day longer so i could prioritize the competing needs of my dozens of teachers and maybe have time for lunch. i supported five new teachers, all in different content areas with different curricula (or none) which added to this stress. i began to shift my mindset to discover that natural breaks in the year—such as new quarters/semesters or the beginning and end of the school year—hold significance. these times created an opportunity for a mini-reset to reimagine and prioritize our work. here are six tips for leaders looking to adopt a new curriculum:

8 skills to become an effective responsive leader

jill thompson & gayle morris- guest author — wed, 02 oct 2024 15:01:00 gmt

picture this...you are a principal conducting a classroom observation, witnessing a teacher skillfully utilize data to drive instruction, and form small groups tailored to individual student needs. suddenly, a crackling voice interrupts through the walkie-talkie, demanding your attention.you are needed in room 203 for a discipline matter, then in the girls' 5th grade bathroom for a busted pipe, and finally, to join an iep meeting.

maybe this scenario also sounds familiar: you are a district leader, and you are in a strategy meeting to discuss the implementation of a new curriculum, yet you don’t have all of the key players in the room or a clear timeline to make decisions yet you continue to meet and get nothing accomplished.

how three district leaders are closing the instructional leadership gap

leila nuland — wed, 11 sep 2024 00:09:38 gmt

what is the instructional leadership gap and how does it affect the learning outcomes of our students?

i recently sat down with three district leaders, sean bulson, superintendent, hartford, (md) public schools, jerry boyd, superintendent of washington county (tn) schools, and portia slaughter, chief academic officer at harrisburg city (pa) school district to discuss these critical questions.

10 resources you need to head back to school in 2024

brian@edelements.com (brian seay) — tue, 13 aug 2024 19:01:52 gmt

it’s the time of year that we start heading back into our schools and classrooms - some of us are already in school, and some of us are still counting down our last few precious days of summer vacation. setting the stage for a new school year is crucial, but it can also be a complex undertaking. so we decided to round up some resources to help you start the school year off right! whether you’re exploring personalized learning, building innovative and responsive leadership, implementing instruction and curriculum changes, or strengthening communication and collaboration we’ve got some incredible resources for you.

investing in the right initiatives and resources to create meaningful change

nick esposito — wed, 24 jul 2024 14:33:44 gmt

have you ever taken up a hobby with enthusiasm, only to abandon it because life got in the way? maybe you started knitting with dreams of creating beautiful scarves, but now the yarn sits untouched in a box tucked away somewhere. or maybe you once eagerly hiked every weekend, but now your hiking boots sit in the back of your closet, gathering dust. what obstacles got in your way? was it time, support, energy, difficulty, resources, ability? or perhaps your priorities changed?

starting and sustaining a data habit in your school

megan campion — wed, 10 jul 2024 02:06:00 gmt

knowledge is power! measure what matters!

if our cliches are an indicator, we all know that data collection, review, analysis, and understanding is important. we all hear of data-driven decisions, and the importance of data in education and educational systems, but we are often challenged to incorporate data review and the next steps into our everyday lives. in some cases, schools may have deeply embedded practices where data are used only superficially to check a box. data use may be inconsistent across the organization or only occurs in silos. some school districts may even have beliefs and norms – a culture – that actually diminish the potential benefits of assessment and data collection. the truth is that the work to dismantle bad habits and unhealthy systems is really, really hard.

as we built the essential elements of a data culture, we considered how an organizational culture can shift from a culture in which data is in the periphery, pulled to the center for high stakes discussions and decisions, to one in which data is an integral part of every day, informing the small moves that reinforce the vision, clarify decisions, and advance progress.

this is where our love of habits comes in…

comparing the 7 best survey tools

corey ryan — wed, 03 jul 2024 02:38:00 gmt

surveys should be a part of every school’s planning. as a former school district administrator responsible for surveys, i learned a lot about what to do and what not to do. above all else, creating a listening culture in your school or district can transform your next initiative and your overall results in supporting student success.