Tom Brady had a quarterback coach. Read that again. How does that strike you? I initially found it comical and futile, like having lifeguards at Olympic swimming events. Why would […]
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Defining the Coaching Model by Developing a Toolkit
On the outskirts of Chicago, Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 is beginning an exciting journey. Until now, there has been no instructional technology support in the schools but that […]
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ALP Welcomes Rachel
Advanced Learning Partnerships is delighted to welcome our newest Education Consultant, Rachel Fruin. When we met Rachel a few years ago, her knowledge about blended learning, professional development facilitation […]
Deeper Assessment: Why don’t we practice what we know we should do?
This four-part series on Deeper Assessment began with a high-level overview of using backwards design to decide what we really want students to know and do. Prioritizing learning outcomes is […]
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Learner Profile Design and Implementation
Co-authored by Craig Bennett and Gaynell Lyman Across the nation educators are asking deep questions about the essential knowledge, skills and dispositions that prepare learners to be life-ready. In Virginia, […]
David Cooperrider and Appreciative Inquiry
Editor’s note: This post is one in a series authored by ALP’s Katy Fodchuk entitled Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry, in which she revisits the work of her “guru […]
Senge and Learning Organizations: Personal Mastery and Learning
Editor’s note: This post is one in a series authored by ALP’s Katy Fodchuk entitled Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry, in which she revisits the work of her “guru […]
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Edgar Schein and Humble Inquiry
Editor’s note: This post is one in a series authored by ALP’s Katy Fodchuk entitled Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry, in which she revisits the work of her […]
Change Leadership: Helping, Mastery, and Appreciative Inquiry
Browsing the headlines of my professional learning newsfeed, at once overwhelms and intrigues me. Today, more than ever, educational leaders face multifaceted responsibilities, issues, obstacles, and opportunities. Ensuring safety and […]
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Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network: A Snapshot of Progress Earned
Seven short months ago, an intrepid band of twenty-six teams representing thirty-one Virginia school divisions embarked on a journey. Their individual quests, while disparate, were nonetheless unified by an aligned […]
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