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Summer
In-Person Summits
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Extinguishing the Dumpster Fires of Assessment and Grading Reform
Multiple Cohort Options
During this interactive series Becky Peppler, former High School Teacher and Instructional Coach, and Dr. Garth Larson, Former Director of Learning will talk through some common challenges (dumpster fires) that teachers and administration face when taking on assessment and grading reform. This reform series will be practical in nature and ground in experience of addressing these common questions as teachers and schools look to transition into more meaningful assessment, grading and reporting practices.
Clarity Roadmap Series
Multiple Cohort Options
During this highly interactive 4 part series Dr. Garth Larson will examine what it means to have clarity throughout the entire STAGR Process (Standards, Targets, Assessment, Grading and Reporting). Not only do we want to know what those targets are, but what does it look like for students and teachers to be successful within those standards and targets.
15 Fixes for Broken Grades
May 8-9, 2023 -- FL
Based on Ken O’Connor revised edition of “A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades,” attendees will be guided through all 15 Fixes and provided with revised examples and iterations to ensure educators are able to move to the highest level when answering these questions.
In-Person Event!
Spring STAGR
Conference
March 7-8, 2023
Join colleagues and schools from around the world at the STAGR Virtual Conference. This two day professional learning conference has been designed to give educators access to resources, thought-leaders, practitioners and provide solutions to help improve their ability to analyze what is important for students to learn.
Standards Based Grading Toolkit Series
April 5, April 19, and May 3, 2023
In this series, participants will learn about the 4 main components of Standards Based Grading and have the opportunity to develop strategies and action plans for use within their classrooms/schools. Functioning as a professional learning community, the facilitators and fellow participants will support teachers as they try out their new learning between sessions and as they seek out the tools they need to be successful in their grading and reporting practices.
STAGR Center
Civil Rghts
Coaching That Transforms Collaborative Teacher Teams
Multiple Cohort Options
As coaches, if we aren’t coaching for equity we are complicit in reproducing an inequitable system. We have a professional obligation to lead and coach in a way that surfaces and interrupts inequities and transforms practices that help us to create the schools children deserve. This series will offer an opportunity to learn how to support teams in navigating the stages of team development, with equity at the center.
The D&TA Retreat: Facilitator Focus 1.0
April 12, 19, and 26, 2023
As leaders and educators at all levels we are “asked” to engage in data collection and submission with minimal time, direction and feedback. While we are working hard we often struggle to make sense of the data which leaves us feeling frustrated and helpless in our classrooms, PLCs, and offices.
If this sounds like conversations with colleagues and team members, it’s time to break this exhausting cycle that erodes our school culture, morale, and employee retention. Check out our learning series: The D&TA Retreat: Facilitator Focus 1.0 with master facilitator Christie Dugan.
D&TA Center
Fostering Collective Efficacy Institute
Full Day Workshop
During this full day session, participants will learn what collective efficacy is and why it’s important. Audience members will also examine the enabling conditions for collective efficacy along with a model for leading collective efficacy in schools.
Donohoo
Coaching
Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series
Multiple Cohort Options Available
Whether you are a brand new coach, or a coach looking to expand your skillset, the Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series is for you! Drawing upon a variety of coaching approaches and models, this series will support coaches in learning entry points for coaching relationships. Coaches will learn how to determine the best approach for any situation they might face.
Coaching for Observable Impact Network
Ongoing Dates Throughout the 2022-2023 School Year
Members of the Coaching for Observable Impact Network will learn strategies and tools that will deepen the work they do with teachers. Coaches will also learn strategies for measuring the observable impact of their coaching efforts on the teachers they coach and the classrooms they support. Finally, coaches will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from their colleagues in schools and districts near and far. Together, we will connect our actions to our impact!
Coach and Principal Partnership Planning
February 24, 2023
During this in-person workshop, coaches and principals will work together to analyze their partnership and plan for continued and improved success. This session will place high value on collaborative time and opportunities to for coach and principal teams to network with other teams. The process that will be used during this session will provide a sustainable way for coaches and principals to continue their planning and reflection beyond the session.
