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School leaders cannot underestimate the importance of nurturing a positive culture. As the High Reliability Schools framework outlines, the base for working toward competency-based education is creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture. Join Patrick B. Hardy as he discusses how school culture connects to student success and the implementation of competency-based education and mastery learning.

The first step in developing effective teachers is creating an effective model of instruction. Melanie Lewis Magee led a 24,000-student district in doing just that, using input and feedback from classroom teachers and campus and district administrators. Having a model of instruction ensured a common language of effective teaching and learning that drove professional development and teacher evaluation. Join Dr. Magee as she shares strategies and practical steps to crafting your own model of instruction.

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.

Mary Ann Maxwell, EdD, is the executive director of teaching and learning in Round Rock Independent School District and leads the departments of curriculum, professional development, instructional coaching, advanced academics, career and technical education, and multitiered system of supports. She is experienced in supporting systems of school improvement through HRS at both the campus and district levels, and passionate about helping educators create highly effective classrooms.

Do you want all of your learners to be inspired? Do you want them to believe they have the skills and knowledge to control their lives—whatever they choose? Competency-based education (CBE), focusing on clarity of outcomes, evidence of student learning, and feedback for improvement can help teachers, schools, and districts do just that.

The High Reliability Schools (HRS) framework and the big ideas of an HRS provide schools with the tools to craft an environment in which each student finds success. The HRS framework empowers schools to address the unique challenges they face with successful systems and interventions, engage in the concept of data-driven leadership, and ensure equity in learning.

Effective teaching is a complex but critical endeavor. During this 2-Day Workshop, Kristin Poage arms educators of all levels—from teachers to superintendents and principals—with tools and strategies to improve their practice.

In this interactive two-day learning opportunity, Philip B. Warrick explores how to ensure classroom assessments are not only based on standards but also on high-quality tools and processes that provide accurate information about learning related to these standards.

Vocabulary instruction provides a firm foundation for literacy development and academic achievement. In this session, participants learn a practical system to implement direct vocabulary instruction for basic (Tier 1), advanced (Tier 2), and academic (Tier 3) terms. Participants explore Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s analysis of more than 8,000 K–5 terms—organized into semantic clusters—and discover how to design a schoolwide plan for comprehensive vocabulary instruction.

In an educational landscape marked by increasing demands, it's crucial to recognize that the well-being of educators directly impacts student success and teacher retention. This webinar is an interactive experience designed to equip educators with tools, strategies, and routines they need to prioritize their well-being, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes and increased job satisfaction.