Workshops for Principals

August 19, 2012

Lesson Planning: The Gradual Release Model

Gold standard research supports the notion that effective lesson plans are distinguished by the provision of multiple opportunities for students to practice until they are able to demonstrate independent mastery of skills and concepts. This workshop will equip school leaders with a profound understanding of the building blocks of lesson planning necessary to coach teachers toward […]
August 19, 2012

Conducting Meaningful Informal and Formal Observations

Teachers need, expect, and deserve targeted feedback on their ability to plan and deliver effective instruction. Unfortunately, many teachers seldom receive the diagnostic and prescriptive feedback necessary to improve the quality, scope, and depth of their daily instruction. This workshop will equip principals, assistant principals, and content leaders (department chairs) with an impactful framework and tools […]
August 19, 2012

Teaching Disciplinary Literacy in Science, Social Studies & Technical Subjects

This wave of school reform from the middle grades to collegiate study requires that students are able to approach disciplinary-specific texts with the skill of a trained expert in the field of study. This workshop will build school leader and teacher capacity to make use of discipline-specific comprehension strategies, ensure exposure to a variety of texts, […]