Next steps on ESSA

from Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director, Learning Forward

The U.S. Department of Education released draft regulations for implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) last week. The comment period for the regulations is now open, and I encourage educators to offer their input at  https://federalregister.gov/a/2016-12451 

Please consider these three points related to professional learning that offer cause for celebration and opportunities to engage in further discussion about meaningful implementation of the law. Read more here.

 

Have you heard of TeacherHack?

You all have great ideas on how to improve teaching and learning for your students. Why not devote a PD day towards turning your ideas into reality?

TeacherHack is a one day program that turns professional development days into hands-on, productive opportunities for teachers to carry-out their ideas while learning about the process of innovation. Using our innovation canvas, you will develop a small-scale project specifically catered to the needs of your students and/or classroom. We provide the coaching and a structured framework, you get a professional development that better serves you!

Dates: 

June 21, 2016   10 am - 5:30 pm 

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August 16, 2016  10 am - 5:30 pm 

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Monday Webinar Series  

sponsored by Corwin Press

How to Drive Schoolwide Teacher Inquiry

Presented by Brad & Genevieve Ermeling

JUNE 6, 2016      6:30 pm ET

Brad and Genevieve's book, Teaching Better: Igniting and Sustaining Instructional Improvement, has been chosen by Learning Forward for its Book Club.

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