Mike Ruyle

Design assessment for learning and drive student engagement and academic achievement. Gain holistic assessment methods and tools for both summative and formative assessment in the classroom, and transition to a mode of assessment that truly reflects course curriculum and student progress.

Dramatically improve your school by merging the High Reliability Schools (HRS) model and the PLC at Work^® process. Ensure continuous quality improvement through strong leadership and culture building.

In this one-hour presentation, you will be invited to consider an organizational model that synthesizes research and knowledge from an array of fields—such as education, the social sciences, neurology, biology, and psychology—into a dynamic, holistic, and contextualized structure that empowers all educational organizations to meet the needs of every learner and community.

Participants will learn how to construct a strong foundation for literacy development and academic achievement through direct vocabulary instruction on Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 terms.

Empower student growth by exploring a humanized approach to mastery-based learning. This session delves into the School Wellness Wheel and the science of toxic stress, highlighting how trauma-informed practices can enhance teaching and learning. Discover strategies that foster resilience, engagement, and deep learning, equipping educators to create strength-based, growth-oriented classrooms where all students can thrive.