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Report: Effects of Professional Learning Opportunities on Learner Growth - Initial Analysis
Beginning in the 2017-18 School Year, Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) launched a strategy to provide personalized professional learning opportunities to its learning facilitators (i.e., teachers) to support the development of the district’s...
Spotlights & Case Studies
Leveraging Virtual and Hybrid Learning to Increase Course Access: Guidance for State Leaders
This guidance highlights a number of the considerations that states are making about their course access programs, demonstrates models states have developed based on these considerations, and provides resources to help states address critical...
Strategies
Collecting Student Feedback on Edtech Tools
Collecting student feedback is a critical piece of understanding whether specific tools are useful, engaging, and beneficial to their learning.
Strategies
Creating Capacity Using Asynchronous Edtech Supports
District technology leaders can develop asynchronous supports for educators to shift the areas in which they dedicate their capacity.
Strategies
Asynchronous Learning Modules for Educators
Cambridge Public Schools created asynchronous learning modules for their teachers to provide training around edtech tools and edtech integration pedagogical practices. Educators can “build their own” professional learning experience by combining...
Strategies
Two Steps to Improve Lesson Planning Through Instructional Design
By utilizing and applying ideas and steps from instructional design, teachers can create better learning experiences that lead students toward rigorous application and more meaningful outcomes.
Guides
Data Advocacy: Why Use Data for Advocacy
Stakeholders advocate for varying reasons; however, the purpose of advocacy should be anchored in an equitable vision for learners. Using a research-based framework helps stakeholders leverage data to tell the story of historic and current...
Strategies
Using Data to Advocate for Students with Learning Differences
To foster the right learning environment for students with learning differences, educators must understand the data around how their students learn best, celebrate highlights, explore and problem-solve around gaps, and set up all stakeholders –...
Strategies
Using Data to Advocate for Changes in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Models
Districts that establish new virtual and/or hybrid schools should regularly collect data and engage stakeholders to evaluate the strength of their program. Virtual and hybrid schools can advocate for changes with district leadership using proper...
Strategies
Gulfport Virtual Academy's Approach to Teacher and Student Capacity
Through participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Gulfport Virtual Academy sought to support students who struggled with asynchronous courses and empower teachers to try new technologies and teaching practices to support...
