By initially looking inward to reveal its organizational strengths and needs, Louisiana DOE gained perspective and agility in co-designing a multi-year plan. Throughout some of the most beautiful, diverse lands […]
Translating Belief into Action
Category: Our Stories
More Than a Virtual Course
I don’t have any hard data but it’s not likely a stretch to say that the vast majority of educators in 2021 have not only experienced some form of virtual […]
Lessening the Loneliness of Leadership
As Honig and colleagues found, “districts generally do not see districtwide improvements in teaching and learning without substantial engagement by their central offices in helping all schools build their capacity […]
Empowering Our Future through Student Help Desks
“The solution to your workforce problem is in your classrooms!” Or so says Caroline Sullivan. And why should you believe Caroline? As the Executive Director for the North Carolina Business […]
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Can these things really be taught?
I’ve been working with a number of districts around the country to develop learner profiles. Recently I had a conversation with my cousin who works in a non-education related field […]
We All Need a Coach
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 […]
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, […]
