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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

For the better part of my educational career, I always referred to any type of learning to assist me as a teacher or administrator as professional development (PD). In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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How Data Drives Strategies for Improved Student Outcomes

Edsurge

Data-driven decisions are increasingly recognized as a critical component of K-12 education, enhancing personalized learning, improving assessment and feedback, optimizing resource allocation and fostering early intervention. Data informs us how best to respond to student needs and work toward the greatest student outcomes.

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Powering Professional Learning Through Micro-credentials: Experiences in Wisconsin

Digital Promise

Imagine a world where every learner has the capacity and drive to learn for life. At the Institute for Personalized Learning , we focus on bringing this vision to life in our work with education leaders and practitioners. Muskego-Norway is also being intentional about having the voice of adult learners drive this process.

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Efficacy-Based Practices

A Principal's Reflections

Professional learning It is hard to meet goals and expectations to improve learning if consistent support is absent. Professional learning develops and strengthens the expertise of teachers and administrators so they are better equipped to meet the needs of all learners.

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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

A Principal's Reflections

All services and offerings that we provide support longitudinal and evidence-based change to improve learner outcomes backed by research. Additionally, strategic planning and resource management are central to optimizing educational outcomes within budget constraints. SET grounds everything we do at Aspire Change EDU.

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Quantifying Innovative Practices

A Principal's Reflections

We merged quantitative and qualitative measures to validate each innovative idea's reasons, processes, and outcomes in detail. During the strategic planning process, discussions focus on areas of strength and improvements to develop a tailored and personalized implementation plan. Regrettably, no such solutions were available.

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Time is the Best Resource You Have

A Principal's Reflections

While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. Personalized strategie s such as station rotation, choice activities, playlists, and the flipped approach maximize the amount of time that is already available.

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