What Is Professional Development & Why Is It Important to get it right?

Remember even if you are taking to the initiative to “work the system” to maximize your salary, remember, some schools cap out the years spent at a school making it harder for teachers who have put in the time to move or change schools.

Professional DevelopmentCassandra WilliamsJune 3, 2022Educational Innovation 360professional development, Salary increases, Credit hours, PD, University extension courses, PD everywhere, career investment, DataComment

Using Student Assessments Only To Evaluate A Teacher Doesn't Work

If we are growing in our practices then why haven’t we transformed our teacher evaluation system? Has it REALLY worked for teacher change?

Professional Development, Blog, Administrative SupportEducational Innovation 360April 29, 2022Educational Innovation 360Data, Teacher evaluation, Teacher feedback, Value Added Model, Motivation, Teacher support, communication, Ei360

Compelling Reasons Why You Need Inquiry Learning: Especially in an Online Environment

Many times we are so worried about getting through the curriculum that we often miss ways to ignite student joy and excitement. So, why not try the Inquiry Cycle online?

ELA/ Reading Strategies, ReformCassandra WilliamsMarch 5, 2021Educational Innovation 360 LLCInquiry Circle, Learning Forward, Online learning, elearning, Data, equiptment, wifi, Transformaiton, Changing the Curriculum

Are You Meeting The Needs Of Your School? Quick-Checks And Surveys Can Help

There are two things schools should consider, first what are the stakeholder’s thoughts, opinions, and possible usage of the tool, and second, what does the back-end data suggest.

Five Questions PLCs Should Ask To Promote Equity

Once teachers overcome the barriers of students who are challenged by unfamiliar concepts; they too can gain new knowledge and focus on student progress while adapting to their varying needs.