EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments. As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . What Are Summative Assessments Vs. Formative Assessments.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Aug.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Practices such as BYOD, 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, professional learning, etc. One of these tools is the Digital Practice Assessment (DPA). This need served as a call to action of sorts and catalyzed my current work.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

How to assess your edtech Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying for—a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts. But both practices can reveal useful insights. Sometimes, I can see maybe some free products creeping up there.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the coming year, that broad trend will continue, with a shift to looking beyond knowledge building as schools, districts, and states begin improving capacity and creating systems aligned to the science of reading.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

We invite educators and district administrators who want to learn about and share their experiences to join our brand-new edWeb community, Tutoring for Schools , and engage in an exceptional discourse on the most effective ways of implementing tutoring support tools in the classroom.” Visit Varsity Tutors for Schools to learn more.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As the CEO of Aspire Change EDU , I'm dedicated to research-driven, data-enhanced, and evidence-based services and resources to aid districts, schools, and organizations in transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. Here is a summary of the IPA process: Step 1 : The IPA questionnaire is completed by the district or school.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

If the pandemic has taught us one major lesson, it’s that the system has not worked for many learners. Below are some topics where vital lessons have been learned. When the dust settles, long term planning should commence to install or upgrade air filtration systems and make hand sanitizer stations permanent.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 20, 2022

April is Autism Awareness Month, and edWeb.net is especially thankful to announce that STAGES Learning will be the new sponsor of Teaching Students with Autism , a free professional learning community on edWeb that provides ideas and resources for teachers working with students with autism. About STAGES Learning.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

Hoonuit announces a Professional Learning Delivery System designed to help districts create personalized professional learning and deliver it equitably. Schools and districts will be able to customize courses, assessments and learning pathways and build their own micro-credential programs. [

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2022

Maybe to assess the health and character of our education system we should look at how our teachers are treated and how they are feeling. Because our teachers, our support professionals and our school leaders are suffering. Changing the System Teachers are burned out and principals are burned out.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts. About Cambium Learning Group.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Through my work with schools on remote and now virtual learning, I have decided to create a one-stop resource that others can use based on successful programs such as the Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy in Kentucky and Davis Connect in Utah.

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Microcredentials provide an opportunity for educators to pursue focused professional learning at their own pace, and on their own schedules. In this webinar, we’ll explore: How can teachers understand the value of microcredentials for their own personal learning? But they also raise a lot of questions for teachers and schools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

BOSTON (April 21, 2022) – Hemet Unified School District in Riverside County, California, has adopted LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

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. Currently, we have mostly quantitative data in the system.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Hence the need for clarity when time and resources are put forth to move a system in ways that produce better learning outcomes for all students. Professional Learning Change will only succeed if the right supports are in place. Learning is the fuel of leadership. Change for the sake of change is rarely successful.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2024

According to the National Center for School Mental Health , universal screening is the assessment of students to determine whether they may be in jeopardy regarding their well-being. It shifts the focus from a reactive “wait to fail” model to a proactive system where needs are identified early, and interventions are delivered efficiently.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

How can schools and districts systemically create a vision of teaching and learning that’s personal, authentic, relevant, and harnesses the power of technology? FRS) , is helping thousands of schools create these types of learning experiences for kids. Personalized Professional Learning.

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TeacherCast

AUGUST 31, 2017

Sonja-Hollins Alexander from Corwin to discuss a recent surgery of more than 6300 educators on the state of professional development in schools today. The post What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. What is Professional Learning? *

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Sonja-Hollins Alexander from Corwin to discuss a recent surgery of more than 6300 educators on the state of professional development in schools today. The post What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. What is Professional Learning? *

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

During her presentation “Measuring and Sustaining Professional Learning Through Micro-Credentials,” Odelia Younge, senior project director for educator micro-credentials at Digital Promise, explained the key elements of micro-credentials, how they work, and what differentiates them from other professional development.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

Studies now find that performance assessments “can more authentically evaluate candidates’ readiness for teaching” while lowering the “barriers to entry,” particularly for teachers of color who are in high demand. Performance assessments like the edTPA have been found to predict teaching effectiveness.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

The partnership will provide educators and students with instant access to high-quality assessments aligned to the curriculum already being used in their classrooms. CenterPoint welcomes this opportunity to expand student and teacher access to our one-of-a-kind assessments,” said LJ Sylvester, Vice President of Growth at CenterPoint.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. Blended learning – One of the best ways to incorporate all of the above is through blended pedagogies.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I have worked with ISTE in a number of other service and professional learning roles and currently am serving as one of ISTE’s Community Leaders. ISTE also has invited us to reflect on what it means to be part of an online professional learning network. My students tell me that they appreciate my efforts in this area.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From its powerful PK-2 early literacy curriculum to its math literacy tools to their many professional learning opportunities, Waterford.org offers helps teachers and parents’ partner on supporting the developing literacy and math skills of elementary school students. Alongside Eureka Math, we use i-Ready.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 17, 2022

The panelists noted the importance of bridging the gap between the craft of teaching and a scientific approach to working with data, which can be accomplished through effective data meetings and other forms of collaboration that also serve as job-embedded professional learning. Improving Instruction. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 17, 2021

Systems, Strategies, and an Equity Framework. Three key elements then used for proceeding with equity work are systems leadership, strategic planning, and an equity framework. An equity framework, inventory, and handbook have been created to streamline and provide supports for culturally responsive systems change.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In our case, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the top three challenges we identified were: Providing professional learning to staff Choosing a Learning Management System (LMS) Vetting high-quality digital content To apply this practice among peers, take your list of shared challenges and vote for your top three priorities.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Since assuming the role of superintendent in 2018, Dr. Jara has been on a mission to move the district from pockets of excellence to an excellent school system, where every student can thrive. The results among those students who used these learning pathways clearly indicate the positive impact,” said Dr. Jara.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Two Kentucky school systems— Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS )—recently selected Discovery Education to support STEM/STEAM education in their school districts.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

Now educators can make their instruction more effective and provide practice linked directly to progress monitoring and formative assessment results using free digital tools from Microsoft. An easy-to-use navigation system lets educators choose different types of questions, such as multiple choice or text.

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