Past Events

Elevated Achievement Group in collaboration with CSUSB GEAR UP presents Webinar 3 in the DEVELOPING STUDENT OWNERSHIP WEBINAR SERIES. The task of every educational institution is to ensure that all our students learn and become life-long learners. The most effective and efficient way for all our students to learn and become life-long learners is to develop student ownership. In this webinar, you will learn equity-focused strategies that support all students in achieving academically as they increase their role in owning their own learning. You will also clarify the research on student ownership and explore the practical tools that support your teachers as they help their children to begin to own their learning. Join us on January 14th at 1:00pmPST. | Download Presentation

Elevated Achievement Group in collaboration with Learning Sciences International presents THE 4 ACTIONS OF INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP THAT WILL TURN YOUR DREAM SCHOOL INTO A REALITY.

Of all the hats a principal wears the most vital is that of instructional leader. An instructional leader elevates achievement by equipping teachers with skills to empower students. An instructional leader respects each teacher as a learner and honors their individual learning process. Learn practical feedback and reflection strategies that support professional growth. Interact with research-based actions and practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and climate that foster teacher growth and increase student achievement. Develop the actions of instructional leadership. This LIVE and interactive webinar delivers key tools and resources while answering these questions:

• Why is instructional leadership vital?
• What are the actions of instructional leadership that support adults and, in turn, students?
• How do you implement the actions of instructional leadership that build a community of ownership and achievement?

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The Actions of Instructional Leadership and Why They Are Vital for Elevating Student Achievement

Of all the hats a principal wears the most vital in terms of increasing academic achievement is that of instructional leader. An instructional leader focuses on the growth of the teacher. An instructional leader respects the teacher as a learner and honors their individual learning process. Learn how to support your principals in differentiating their teachers’ learning by strategically offering those practices that most effectively and efficiently support distinct styles of adult learning. Learn practical feedback and reflection strategies that support professional growth. Interact with effective, research-based actions in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and climate that develop the skill of instructional leadership and increase student achievement. | Download Presentation

Solving the Mathematical Practices Puzzle: How to Develop Students’ Skills and Metacognition in Math

Robust mathematics instruction begins with a clear understanding of the 8 standards for mathematical practice. But, weaving together the practices with content skills is a complex process. Discover practical strategies for implementing integrated content and mathematical practices with equal focus, coherence, and rigor for all PreK–2 students. | Watch Session | Download Presentation | Download Handout

Elevated Achievement Group in collaboration with Learning Sciences International presents THE VALUE OF QUESTION–DRIVEN FEEDBACK. As instructional leaders, we know the impact meaningful conversations have on learning. The most effective method to support stronger teachers’ decision-making is through a question-driven process. Learn about a method of discourse that allows teachers to own the feedback process by explaining, clarifying, and reflecting on the decisions they are making. Interact with a process that helps teachers become more effective and efficient decision-makers regarding classroom practice by asking teachers how they make decisions and supporting their metacognition through the articulation of their thinking. This LIVE and interactive webinar delivers key tools and resources while answering these questions:

• Why question-driven feedback is a vital skill of instructional leadership?
• How can I use question-driven feedback to build metacognition around my teachers’ decisions: how they are making them, why they are making them, and the impact these changes are having on student learning?
• What are some examples of questions that drive feedback at the lesson level focused on student achievement?