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Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement Fall Webinar Series. Register today.

The Four Domains for Rapid School Improvement framework organizes the issues state, district, and school leaders should consider when planning for successful and sustainable change:

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Join us for an engaging webinar series designed to showcase best practices, tools, and resources that help you drive improvement in your state, district, and school.

Effective Instruction for English Learners with Disabilities

Date & Time: November 6, 2019 11:00 AM (PT)

Improving outcomes for English learner students with disabilities requires research-based instructional strategies to tailor academic instruction for dually-identified students. Learn how the state of Georgia is building statewide teacher capacity in this area, and how one Georgia district is working to infuse effective instruction through its schools. Register.

Special Education Systems Review: Aligning Resources for Improved Outcomes

Date & Time: November 13, 2019 11:00 AM (PT)
The special education systems review process helps school districts align their special education services and include a cost-benefit analysis to ensure that funds are effectively and efficiently used to benefit students. Join this webinar to hear how Halifax County Public Schools is using the special education review process to help improve outcomes and streamline costs. Register.

The Writing Framework: Advancing Balanced Literacy Through Engagement and Empowerment

Date & Time: November 22, 2019 11:00 AM (PT)

The Writing Framework is an approach to improving literacy outcomes by supporting teachers in developing authentic writing performance tasks, collaboratively analyzing writing data, and implementing targeted instructional supports. The Framework includes three core elements: restoration of balance between classroom reading and writing; advancement of equity in student outcomes through agency and voice; and the addition of valid and actionable student writing data to educator dashboards. Learn how Cascade Union Elementary School District is using this approach to enhance student writing and discourse. Register.

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