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Reminder!! in between all the conference planning, this book is still out there ready to be snagged by you! :) Grab you a copy today! Had some amazing co-authors who were passionate about helping teachers and school-based admin learn what ABA is all about and how to put it into practice in schools. https://lnkd.in/gk-7pFA2

Every high performing organization--whether a school or a business--has a clear and sustained Mission, Vision, and Purpose. The first step is having each one. The second step is ensuring everyone knows each one. The third step is practicing what they preach--living into each one. If you're unsure of yours or if everyone--and I mean everyone--on the team knows each of them, then download my free e-book The Ten Indicators of High-Performing Charter Schools. Chapter 1 is all about Mission, Vision, and Purpose. It will help you clarify each, plan to promote each, and live into each. Download it by clicking here. https://lnkd.in/gbYQG4t4

Calling All Educators! A reformation and transformation of minds is in the pipeline, register for this remarkable experience and make sure to share with your network. #teachertraining #worldteachersday #teachersoflinkedin #teacherdevelopment #teachers

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! On March 13 I am hosting the mini-workshop "Five steps to more engaging CLIL lessons without spending more time" for teachers teaching in bilingual secondary education. During this online mini-workshop you will discover: • What five stages are present in any lesson and how these can be leveraged to work in your favour • How you can use these stages to prepare your lessons in less time • Small tweaks to your lesson already make a huge impact on student engagement, without the need for more preparation time • What practical, prep-less activities you would be able to use in your lesson to 'CLILify' it. Now. I will host this session at three different times to accommodate different time zones, so you can join at whatever time works best for you. Oh, did I mention it is free? ;) You can join at www.clilmedia.com/webinar. Hope to see you online!

Summer is here and school is out, but that doesn’t mean learning and development stops during these sizzling months. On the contrary - educators and school leaders are using NIET’s latest book to energize discussions and plan new learning. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4e26WHj

Discover how Mattermost can create a thriving online community for learning! Join Ian Linkletter as he shares key features, pedagogical benefits, and session takeaways in our latest post. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46hY5N4

Today, I'm thrilled to share some exciting client work I've been keeping under wraps — introducing OL&LA (the Online Language and Literacy Academy)! 🌟 The first cohorts begin March 11th 🌟 Having worked in edtech for eight years, I know the major players in K-12 literacy professional learning for educators. Many of these traditional professional learning programs often fall short when it comes to addressing the needs of students from diverse language backgrounds, such as Multilingual Learners, English variety speakers, and those with dyslexia. OL&LA is here to change that by blending evidence-based research in second-language acquisition and literacy development to help educators improve their knowledge and skills so that every student is honored throughout their learning journey. I am not exaggerating when I say there is no other professional learning in Structured Literacy tailored for language-diverse classrooms quite like this. OL&LA uniquely recognizes that educators' time is precious and leverages AI-driven classroom simulations to connect theory to real-life practice. Who else does that? This opportunity was nothing short of a professional dream come true. For five years, I had the privilege of working with Maya Valencia Goodall, M.Ed, M.A. and Kristie Shelley, M. Ed. at Lexia, where they completely shifted my perspective on equitable literacy instruction. It's one thing to talk about equity; it's quite another to implement real-life instructional practices that truly deliver. Every webinar, every white paper we collaborated on tickled my brain. Seriously, I learned something new in every single interaction, and I couldn't get enough. Their departure from Lexia, just months before my own layoff, was both shocking...and not at the same time. But as luck would have it, when Maya and Kristie heard about my unexpected situation, they reached out with an offer I couldn't refuse — the chance to bring my skills and experience to Miami... I mean CORE Learning...through Content Uncomplicated. It's been an honor to be part of this launch, and I’m incredibly proud that the frameworks and tools I've developed through Content Uncomplicated have helped contribute to the success. If you're interested in learning more about empowering teachers with Structured Literacy for language-diverse classrooms, make sure to check out CORE Learning's Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Week over at edWeb.net! This is a three-part learning series where we're shattering the myth that the science of reading only benefits a certain group of students with sessions dedicated to showing you how every student can thrive with the right evidence-based approach. https://lnkd.in/e5CNhWi9 #InclusiveTeachingDiverseLearning #education #marketing #contentmarketing #multilinguallearners #dyslexia #englishvarieties #equityineducation #languagediversity #contentuncomplicated #professionallearning #professionaldevelopmentforteachers

Our popular 'Essentials in Communication and Co-production' course will be running again in May. Virtual course via Zoom - CPD Certified 14th May 2024 9am-1pm Book: https://lnkd.in/eSWjXgzF or via our LinkTree. When time and resources are limited, maximising interactions with family/carers is essential in an age where co-production, personalised care and understanding lived experience are at the heart of delivering good services.

Did you know: only 16% of teachers use a district-required or recommended curriculum materials for the majority of their instructional time? 📈 Time spent generating a DIY lesson, gathering local, district-developed materials, or piecing together bits and pieces means educators are less able to focus on teaching and student support. 📚 There’s a lack of infrastructure for social studies teachers: varied standards, limited focus, and challenges in institutional planning are evident nationwide. 🗺 Watch the recap of our first fall webinar, “The State of K-8 Social Studies.” ➡️ https://bit.ly/46DmTyT

Looking to support all your learners? Join FACTS and EducationModified next Thursday to learn how you can utilize technology to support all your learners including those with special needs.