Participants will learn about the importance of instructional coherence and how to support the necessary steps to align systems for clarity, capacity, and connections. This session will identify targeted supports and strategies that align instruction with evidence based practices and include a comprehensive approach to collectively support students in their learning journey.
Dr. Marcia Smith is the Deputy Superintendent for Springdale Schools and an adjunct professor at the University of Arkansas. She earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in Curriculum and Instruction, a Specialist degree in Educational Administration, a Master's degree in Curriculum... Read More →
As a districtwide initiative, Star City School District has leveraged a Google Dashboard to drive transparency and data-driven decision making with the use of standard templates of districtwide unit plans, pacing guides, and proficiency scales, ensuring consistency and clarity in core instruction.
With a mastery level set at 80% for all essential learning standards, our approach prioritizes high expectations for student achievement. Additionally, a tiered response to intervention (RTI) is in place on each campus, providing targeted support to meet diverse student needs.
Hear from curriculum specialists and administrators on how this data-driven framework is fostering meaningful improvements in rigorous academic performance and fostering a lasting impact in classrooms.
As a districtwide initiative, Star City School District has leveraged a Google Dashboard to drive transparency and data-driven decision making with the use of standard templates of districtwide unit plans, pacing guides, and proficiency scales, ensuring consistency and clarity in core instruction.
With a mastery level set at 80% for all essential learning standards, our approach prioritizes high expectations for student achievement. Additionally, a tiered response to intervention (RTI) is in place on each campus, providing targeted support to meet diverse student needs.
Hear from curriculum specialists and administrators on how this data-driven framework is fostering meaningful improvements in rigorous academic performance and fostering a lasting impact in classrooms.
In Greenbrier, the Model of Instruction is a rock on which the school community builds its foundation for success. Join this session to learn how Westside Elementary School is collaboratively building the district’s evidence-based Model of Instruction. Grounded in John Hattie’s research, Westside recently focused on three high-impact teaching strategies: feedback, success criteria, and student contribution. Attendees will gain practical insights on collaboratively leading with data to create a unified instructional vision, to foster teacher buy-in, and to ensure consistency across classrooms. Join us to discover how intentional instructional design is sustaining a lasting legacy for student success.
I am the principal at Westside Elementary in Greenbrier! This is my 12th year in education with a wide range of experience in both Special Education and the General Education classroom! I love to lead with a students-first mindset and a deep commitment to joy in learning. My goal... Read More →
My name is Caroline Baker and I am the Assistant Principal at Westside Elementary in Greenbrier! I have been an educator for 14 years. I taught 3rd grade for 9 years and have been an Assistant Principal for the past 5 years at Westside.
This presentation will share how Southside High School developed and implemented an instructional model. The Southside High School Principal will share the journey and alignment with the district continuous improvement plan to implementation and monitoring at the school level as well as the impact on data. Participants will have access to all walk through forms and documents shared during the presentation.
