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Feel like there’s not enough time to teach all of the content in your standards documents? Our analysts have identified a focused set of Critical Concepts for each K–12 grade level.

The New Art and Science of Teaching is an instructional framework that comprehensively addresses the well-researched components teachers use to make the most alterable effect on student achievement. In this webinar, Dr. Heflebower will overview the new framework, and she will highlight some of the design questions and corresponding elements.

Author Jeff Flygare hosts this webinar, based on the book he coauthored, to share practical advice for adjusting to teaching, assessing, and grading in a standards-based classroom. Following a brief overview of why the change to standards-based helps both student and teacher, the presenter will identify the key adjustments teachers face as they work with standards.

In this webinar, we’ll explain the eight-phase process used to identify and articulate the Critical Concepts in English language arts, mathematics, and science.

Learn specific strategies for designing an effective mentoring program that provides the essential physical, emotional, instructional, and institutional support from mentors and coaches from the very beginning.

The Critical Concepts provide a ready-made, state-standard-aligned set of measurement topics and associated proficiency scales that help educators identify learning topics and provide students with feedback on those goals. This webinar will explain the eight-phase process used to identify and articulate the Critical Concepts in English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science, as well as how the Critical Concepts are used in the classroom with students.

Take a deep dive into the High Reliability Schools framework with our team of nationally acclaimed HRS experts. Explore the research underpinning each level, learn practical strategies for implementation, and create a plan to guarantee student success in your school or district.

Teaching in the standards-based classroom requires significantly more than simply knowing the standards. A true focus on standards in the classroom requires a teacher to understand multiple elements of a standards-based learning environment, including planning, instruction, assessment, and feedback. This session will present a thoughtful and logical approach to planning for and delivering a high-quality opportunity to learn that increases the potential for students to acquire understanding of the knowledge and skills included in standards. Participants will walk away with information, insights, and ideas as well as a plethora of resources for use in their own classrooms.

School leaders will experience a thoughtful and practical implementation process for each element of an effective standards-based grading system—highlighting the potential pitfalls, opportunities, and challenges.

Effective teaching is a complex but critical endeavor. During this two-day workshop, Kristin Poage arms educators with tools and strategies to improve their practice at all levels of experience and expertise.