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- [Video]Your Analytics Questions, AnsweredQuestions about data and analytics in schools? You’ve come to the right place.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Mahanoy Area School DistrictMahanoy Area Schools form a small K-12 district in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Their many-faceted mission is to provide diverse practical educational opportunities for all students. They strive to enhance each student’s self-esteem and help them develop individual talents and interests.Continue Reading
- [eBook]Stay Ahead of the Game: Tips for Managing This Year’s Budget While Planning for Next YearIt’s crucial to have the right game plan – one that links management of the current fiscal year with strategic budget planning for the next.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]3 Tips for Making the Case for Data Analytics ToolsThe technology and processes that worked at one time may not meet the needs for the current or future environment.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]How to Produce an Epic Financial StoryFor district finance administrators, having a good story and pairing it with compelling visuals is a key responsibility.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Merrillville Community School Corporation Uses Analytics to Enhance Student EngagementThe district was faced with the daunting task of supporting student learning in a remote environment. The Assistant Superintendent was convinced that data was the key for their district.Continue Reading
- [Podcast]How to Use Analytics in SchoolsSchools are swimming in data — but there’s a difference between having data and using it to make better decisions.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]Four Tips for Building Compelling Visual Stories with DataAs the pace of information gathering and sharing increases, it is even more important to be data-savvy and understand how to communicate your position to stakeholders.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]3 Steps in Developing Your Referendum StrategyEach year brings a new adventure for school district administrators. And for some districts, that means tackling a new referendum with their community.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]Three Steps for Effectively Measuring SEL Program Effectiveness3 questions to answer: What do you want to measure? How? And based on the results, what action to take?Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]The Six Key Elements to a Winning Budget PresentationYes, you can create a budget presentation that tells your district’s story in a way everyone can understand.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]Using Analytics in NegotiationsIt’s critical to come to the collective bargaining table prepared with accurate data about your district’s financial projections.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Spring Grove Area School DistrictIn partnership with families, businesses, and community organizations, Spring Grove Area School District strive to provide a safe and engaging learning environment. Yet achieving that requires hiring and retaining staff who will challenge and motivate students. To do this, the district’s key strategy is simple: serve their employees well.Continue Reading
- [Video]Tools School Nurses Need for SuccessResources for school leaders who support school health professionals.Continue Reading
- asset management, audits[Infographic]Adventures in School BusinessRecognize any of these scenes from the world of school business?Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Stephenville ISDStephenville Independent School District empowers student success through a positive learning culture, and the support of the community and staff is what makes for a unique public education experience.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Compton Unified School DistrictCompton Unified School District encompasses the City of Compton and portions of the cities of Carson and Los Angeles. The district currently serves 36 sites and is in the midst of a dramatic turnaround, marked by increases in student achievement rates, a graduation rate nearing 90%, dramatic facilities improvements, and a focus on STEAM throughout all schools.Continue Reading
- Analytics[Case Study]Merrillville Community School CorporationMerrillville School Corporation in Northwest Indiana has a proud history of serving their diverse student population.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Southlake–Carroll ISDCarroll ISD is a K-12 public school system located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This 21-squaremile district consists of 11 schools serving more than 8,000 students and 1,100 employees.Continue Reading
- [Infographic]Great Teachers Matter! Here’s How to Keep ThemYou know that teachers are crucial to student success. But in a world with fewer education graduates entering the teaching pipeline, how can you ensure that your best teachers stay? Here’s some data to help answer the question.Continue Reading
- [Infographic]Adventures in HCMDo any of these scenes from the world of human capital management look familiar?Continue Reading
- covid, funding, stimulus[Guide]A State Guide to Coronavirus Funding for School DistrictsA resource for CARES Act, ESSER, GEER and American Rescue Plan school funding by state. Find funding deadlines, DoE application links & state details.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Kentwood Public SchoolsKnown for academic excellence, Kentwood Public Schools partners with parents and the community to educate children in a safe, secure environment. Dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining top teachers and staff for the district, Kentwood PS relies on technology to improve efficiency.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Brownsville Independent School DistrictBrownsville ISD is a large multicultural district serving predominantly bilingual students. Ensuring the success of each student, educator and family is vital for growth and sustainability of the community. BISD addresses the unique cultural lifestyle of South Texas with a broad selection of academic activities and programs for all students and maintains a powerful network of support for at-risk students.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Coppell Independent School DistrictCoppell is a unique district serving a diverse community. The staff takes pride in being forward-thinking in the many ways they provide services for learners. Coppell thrives on the relationships they’ve built with each other, students, parents, and the community. Their goals are simple — to be the best at what they do, be legally compliant, and always go over and beyond the minimum.Continue Reading
- Absence and Substitute Management, applicant tracking, Learning and Collaboration Resources, Professional Learning Management[Case Study]Caledonia Community SchoolsCaledonia Community Schools is a high-performing suburban/rural district not far from Grand Rapids, MI. A strong sense of pride and purpose encourages collaboration as all departments work toward a common goal: creating a positive learning environment and the optimum academic experience for all students.Continue Reading
- EHR & School Nursing Management, Frontline School Health Management[Case Study]Spotsylvania Public SchoolsTogether, Spotsylvania County Public Schools’ staff, families, and community partners prepare children for the future. SCPS wants every student to develop the knowledge and skills relevant to their future aspirations and dreams. Even as the district makes significant strides, they are always focused on continuous improvement.Continue Reading
- [White Paper]Mitigating COVID-19 Risk: How Schools Can Help Reopen the Economy SafelyThis white paper explores the interconnected nature of the health, education, and economic aspects of our country, and what actions might be taken within the intersection of health management and K-12 education to navigate a safe and effective new normal.Continue Reading
- breach, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data breach, IT, security, tech director, technology[Interactive]Cyber Attack of Springland City Schools – K–12 CybersecurityBased on real events: Data breach. Over 10,000 students. 3,200 educators. Numbers, addresses, social security numbers, health & parent information – compromised.Continue Reading
- [Guide]Teacher Evaluation: WHY It Matters and HOW We Can Do BetterHaving highly qualified, effective teachers in our nation’s classrooms matters. So how can we effectively implement good teacher evaluation systems?Continue Reading
- Frontline Special Ed & Interventions[Case Study]Sayreville Public SchoolsSayreville Public Schools, a district in New Jersey, is dedicated to educating students and preparing them for success in the 21st century. Recognizing that today’s students are tomorrow’s graduates who will live in diverse communities and compete with a global workforce, the district is focused on long-term goals.Continue Reading
- business, finance, hr, multiple pay, payroll[Infographic]Multiple Pay Scenarios in One SystemToo often school district administrators get stuck doing things “the way they always have.” If you’ve ever felt that repetitive, tedious and manual processes have kept you from living your best work life, then this infographic is going to be all too relatable.Continue Reading
- school erp[Guide]Everything You Need to Know About School ERP SoftwareBy managing HR, finance and payroll operations online in one system, rather than many, you can gain insight into where your resources are going, and what opportunities may exist to cut down on unnecessary expenses. There’s no more having to waste time trying to find paper-based records from another department, or scratching your head wondering how all the different moving pieces fit together.Continue Reading
- evaluation management, Frontline Special Ed & Interventions[Case Study]South Seneca Central School DistrictBefore Frontline, constant changes in demographic data required paying clerical staff to manually enter data into IEP, 504, RTI and Medicaid records. The district didn’t have an effective way to manage RTI data and Medicaid was not being tracked in a useful manner. The staff spent a lot of time sifting through paper folders looking at mountains of data and using spreadsheets to try to capture it. They also needed to synchronize with other districts in the area and find a better way to share or transfer student records without having to reenter documents.Continue Reading
- [Interactive]Timeline: History of Professional LearningProfessional learning, education and technology are constantly evolving. Let's take a look at how these realms have changed throughout history in the US.Continue Reading
- [Template]Chart of Accounts for School DistrictsWhether you’re new to school business, or have decades of experience, it’s important to have a chart of accounts that’s easy to understand and navigate.Continue Reading
- [Guide]A Buyer’s Guide to K-12 ERP SystemsConsidering whether your district should move to ERP software, or switch to a different vendor? It can feel like a monstrous undertaking to implement an ERP or switch vendors, especially when success is dependent on district-wide data conversion and validation.Continue Reading
- [Interactive]How Many K-12 Job Seekers are Interested in Working in Your State?Have you ever found yourself wishing that your applicant pools were a little deeper? Have you ever lamented a lack of qualified candidates? Whether your district is short on candidates across the board or only for specific subject areas, you’ve likely felt the pinch of the teacher shortage.Continue Reading
- Position management, school efficiency[Case Study]Lubbock Independent School DistrictLubbock ISD’s administration found their district at a crossroad between their mission and current operational practices. While they’re known for being a “District of Innovation,” they were struggling to streamline inefficient, labor-intensive and paper-laden processes. Through automated conditional workflows, Lubbock ISD eliminated the use of supplemental spreadsheets and paper processes for HR, Finance and Payroll district-wide.Continue Reading
- [Infographic]Understanding Position Control for School Districts30% of HR professionals report spending as many as 15-29 hours a month rekeying data from manual or paper-driven processes.Continue Reading
- [eBook]Position Management PlaybookThis playbook offers school HR, Finance and Payroll professionals information on how to become more nimble by rekindling the connections between their departments through a district-wide position management plan.Continue Reading
- [eBook]Professional Development Program EvaluationIt’s no secret that professional learning is important. You want teachers in your school system to have the support they need to grow in practice, be better at their craft and provide students with top-notch instruction. But here’s the question: are your professional learning programs successful? Can you say with confidence: “Our professional development truly makes a difference to classroom practice”?Continue Reading
- [Interactive]The K-12 Human Capital Management JourneyEffective Human Capital Management (HCM) is a journey – with plenty of opportunity for growth. So how far along is your journey?Continue Reading
- [Report]2017-18 Absence & Hiring TrendsThe Frontline Research & Learning Institute’s annual report is now available, with more data and detail than ever before. The 2017-18 National Absence & Hiring Trends report reveals insights into the state of employee absences, substitute placement and hiring in K-12 over the past three years.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Readington Township School DistrictReadington Township School District elevates student support while eliminating hundreds of hours of administrative work.Continue Reading
- [White Paper]Time Tracking and Union NegotiationsWant to move to a better time and attendance management system? Don’t run afoul of bargaining agreements. Get our guide to working with unions and implementing a new time tracking system.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Time & Attendance Management at Broken Arrow Public SchoolsBroken Arrow Public Schools, a large urban-suburban district with deep roots in the community, serves more than 19,000 students. Recognized as one of the top districts in the state, BAPS values relationships both within the district and with the community at large. Following a simple plan — that literacy and engagement will lead to graduation — there is a strong sense that everyone is working together to provide all students with opportunities for success.Continue Reading
- [Interactive]Teacher Turnover Cost CalculatorGet a handle on how much turnover costs you each year. Use our calculator to find out why time spent growing your teachers can help save your district $$$.Continue Reading
- [eBook]Checklist to Elevate Each IEP6 best practices to help create compliant, individualized and relevant IEPs by Carol Kosnitsky, author of IEP Goals that Make a Difference: An Administrator's Guide to Improving the Process.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Blue Valley School DistrictAn exemplary teacher in every classroom - How Blue Valley Schools upholds a stellar academic record.Continue Reading
- [Infographic]Millennials & TeachingUnderstanding today’s workforce is key to improving instruction and retaining teachers. Countless districts across the country are struggling to fill open positions. With younger people becoming an ever-larger segment of the workforce, it’s more critical than ever to understand how to attract, retain and support the professional growth of teachers who bear the moniker “millennials.”Continue Reading
- [Infographic]Where Does Special Education Teacher Time Go?Almost 40% of K-12 special educators reported spending 20% or more of their time on paperwork. See more statistics that may surprise you.Continue Reading
- [Report]Hiring Bias May Be Impacting the Teacher ShortageThe ongoing teacher shortage crisis is not news to most school systems. However, to dig a little deeper we analyzed recruiting and hiring data from more than 800 school systems across 45 states. The data revealed an interesting disparity between applicant referral sources (where candidates are coming from) and who actually gets hired.Continue Reading
- [Blog Post]Special Education & the Teacher ShortageAn online search for “teacher shortage” will quickly return 435,000 results. Each day yields more headlines about school districts who struggle to hire enough teachers — more than half of school districts we surveyed in 2016 said they were experiencing a teacher shortage.Continue Reading
- [Podcast]The Special Education Teacher ShortageSpecial education in the U.S. is experiencing a severe teacher shortage. It’s serious enough that some districts and schools are looking outside of the U.S. to recruit specialized teacher candidates.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Lampeter-Strasburg School DistrictWithout a dedicated Human Resources department, Lampeter-Strasburg School District was having difficulty managing the sheer amount of paperwork required to keep the district running smoothly. The district had “stacks and stacks of paper” managed by various people across the district, and paperwork was often routed to the wrong person before being processed.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Northside Independent School District Case StudyAs one of the largest education organizations in Texas, Northside Independent School District (NISD) knows the importance of having an active and collaborative district community, including students, parents and staff — it's a crucial part of providing exceptional experiences for each learner.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Alvin Independent School District Case StudyLearn how Alvin ISD leverages Frontline's comprehensive software system to manage explosive growth of special student populations.Continue Reading
- Frontline Professional Growth, micro-credentials[Blog Post]5 Reasons Teachers Love Competency-based Learning & Micro-credentialsSchools and districts across the country are turning to competency-based learning, using tools like micro-credentials for teacher development. As opposed to traditional workshops, micro-credentials allow learners to gain and demonstrate mastery of skills incrementally.Continue Reading
- certified staff, excellent teachers, Frontline Recruiting & Hiring, how do I find qualified teachers, job boards, k-12 jobs, k12jobspot, quality teachers, teacher shortage[Case Study]Puyallup School District Case StudyLearn how Frontline Education helps keep excellent teachers in every classroom at Puyallup School District.Continue Reading
- certified staff, Frontline Recruiting & Hiring, how do I find qualified teachers, quality teachers, teacher shortage[Case Study]Renton School District Case StudyQualified teachers in every classroom... After implementing Frontline Recruiting & Hiring two years ago, Renton School District has started every school year with a teacher in each classroom.Continue Reading
- 504, centris, ell, enrich, esped, excent, gifted & talented, IEP, interventions, sei, special ed[Guide]Special Ed & Interventions Solution OverviewSupport and retain your special programs staff so they can stay focused on improving student outcomes.Continue Reading
- Frontline Absence & Time, Frontline Professional Growth, Frontline Recruiting & Hiring, HCM, human capital management[Case Study]Washington County Public Schools Case StudyWashington County Public Schools is committed to building a community that inspires curiosity, creativity and achievement. Having teachers who are well trained, engaged and dedicated to student success is the most critical factor in achieving its goals.Continue Reading
- Calibration, collaboration, curriculum and instruction, Educator Growth, PD, PG, professional growth, professional learning[Case Study]Roxbury Township Public Schools Case StudyThe Roxbury Township Public Schools is preparing the children of today for tomorrow. Knowing that effective teachers are a critical factor in student success, they set a goal to increase student achievement through a district-wide initiative directed at supporting educator growth.Continue Reading
- Calibration, collaboration, curriculum and instruction, Educator Growth, Online Course Catalog, PD, PG, professional growth, professional learning[Guide]Professional Growth Solution OverviewSupport the complete cycle of educator growth. High-quality teaching can’t be emphasized strongly enough — it’s the number one factor in student achievement. How do you support your teachers as they refine their classroom practice?Continue Reading
- employee absence, employee attendance, FLSA, substitute management, substitute teacher shortage, teacher absence, time tracker, time tracking app, time tracking software, timesheet app[Guide]Absence & Time Solution OverviewGet the whole picture of employee attendance. Managing employee absences and time can take up a lot of your day, especially if you have to keep logging into different systems to keep track of everything.Continue Reading
- applicant screening, applicant tracking, applicants, teacher hiring, teacher shortage, teacher workforce[Guide]Recruiting & Hiring Solution OverviewBring the best people into your district. Hiring committed, talented individuals is one of the most important ways you can support student success. And those exceptional employees are in great demandContinue Reading
- foundation, HCM, human capital management, insights platform, integration, platform, talent management[eBook]The Rise of the Platform in K-12Are manual processes or too many different systems keeping you from focusing on initiatives you know can make an impact?Continue Reading
- managing teacher absence, substitute management, substitute teacher placement, substitute teacher shortage, substitute teachers[eBook]Changing Perceptions: Substitutes as EducatorsThis eBook walks you through how to solve shortages and increase substitute teacher effectiveness.Continue Reading
- IDEA IEP, IEP plan, special ed, special education, special education teacher, working with special needs children[Interactive]QUIZ: Administrative Tasks Under IDEAThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) polled administrators and special educators from 37 states to identify administrative tasks under IDEA that each group found to be particularly burdensome.Continue Reading
- align, aligned, alignment, common core, goals, IEP, IEPs, special ed, special education, special needs, standards, state[Interactive]QUIZ: IEPs and State StandardsHow well-versed are you in developing IEPs that are aligned to state content standards? Take our quiz and find out.Continue Reading
- coach, discussion, effectiveness, evaluator, feedback, formative, growth, meaningful, observation, observer, principal, professional developmen, professional learning, summative, walkthrough, walkthru[Interactive]Poll: How does your district approach evaluations?Are evaluations primarily for the purpose of measuring teacher performance, or for supporting their growth? And how does your organization compare to others?Continue Reading
- compliance, cyber security / cybersecurity, data security, IT, privacy, security, technology[Webinar]Cyber Security in K-12Security incidents continue to escalate in K-12, and school districts hold a wealth of personal information that hackers would love to get their hands on. And yet, many school districts lack the cyber security resources to combat these threats – making them easier targets.Continue Reading
- fill rates, managing teacher absence, School System, substitute shortage, substitute teacher[Webinar]Best Practices in Substitute ManagementExplore our webinar on best practices in substitute management. Learn Why severe substitute shortages exist (and what you can do about it).Continue Reading
- hiring great teachers, teacher screening, teacher selection, teacher selection process[Blog Post]5 Steps to Choosing an Applicant Screening ToolWhy Use an Applicant Screening Tool? Every person in every district’s HR department wants the same thing: to find the best candidate for each job.Continue Reading
- hiring great teachers, how to recruit better teachers, school staffing, teacher applicant tracking, teacher hiring practices[Blog Post]4 Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Great Candidateswhen you have hundreds of applications to pore over, there’s bound to be an all-star applicant you accidentally overlookContinue Reading
- how to recruit better teachers, recruiting teachers, teacher job boards, teacher recruiting software, teacher recruitment software[Blog Post]Recruiting Where the Candidates Are: How (and Where) Teachers Find JobsIt’s more important than ever that your district can easily be found online, so invest in developing your district’s brand as an employer.Continue Reading
- classified staff, compliance, DOL, FLSA audit, FLSA lawsuit, non-certified staff, overtime[Blog Post]Buckle Up: FLSA Lawsuits Looming over School DistrictsWhether the overtime regulations are passed, blocked or modified, the renewed focus on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) could pose issues — in more ways than one.Continue Reading
- Effects of Paid Sick Days for Substitutes, paid sick leave, sick days, sick substitute, substitute teachers[Blog Post]A New Challenge: Paid Sick Days for SubsOver the past few years, the number of jurisdictions passing paid sick day laws has risen rapidly. In 2006, only one passed a law mandating paid sick leave: San Francisco. But in 2016, three states, one county and ten cities passed sick day legislation.Continue Reading
- absence management, managing teacher absence, substitute shortage, substitute teacher[Blog Post]Spring Planning for Substitute ProgramsDon’t be caught unprepared — take steps now to avoid low fill rates and minimize the impact of teacher absences on student learning.Continue Reading
- children with disabilities, special ed, special education, special needs children, Supreme Court, working with special needs children[Blog Post]SCOTUS Ruling on Special Ed: What’s Next for Schools?The question of whether or not our country needs a new standard for supporting special education students has now been answered by a unanimous and affirmative decision from the U.S. Supreme Court. In a 0-8 decision, the Supreme Court sided in favor of...Continue Reading
- special ed, special education, special education teacher, special education teacher paperwork, special needs education, teaching special education[Blog Post]How Special Educators Spend Their Work DaySpecial education teachers (SETs) shoulder a large part of the paperwork burden because they work so closely with students. Despite efforts to emphasize instruction and one-on-one opportunities with special needs students, paperwork still presents a real challenge.Continue Reading
- data, interventions, MTSS, multi-tiered system of supports, multi-tiered systems of support, response to intervention, RTI, special ed, special education[Blog Post]Is RTI Making a Difference?Frontline Education wanted to find out what educators across the country thought of their districts’ RTI/MTSS processes. We asked how they manage interventions, what they would like to see changed, and what impact their programs had.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 Case StudyThis intermediate unit uses three Frontline solutions to save valuable time and resources, provide high-quality services to schools across the state and meet their organizational goals.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Greece Central School District Case StudyGreece Central manages professional learning more effectively with Frontline Professional Growth — and saves time and money throughout the process.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Deerfield Public Schools 109 Case StudyData from Frontline Recruiting & Hiring helps Deerfield place the most qualified teachers in every classroom.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Brevard Public Schools Case StudyFrontline Special Ed & Interventions lets BPS streamline IEP and Medicaid processes — while saving time and money.Continue Reading
- [Case Study]Auburn-Washburn USD 437 Case StudyFilling substitute positions and improving leave management at Auburn-Washburn is easier with Frontline Absence & Time.Continue Reading
- actionable, coach, discussion, effectiveness, evaluator, feedback, formative, growth, meaningful, observation, observer, principal, professiona, professional learning, summative, walkthrough, walkthru[Interactive]Quiz: How well do you know your feedback?Take the quiz to test your knowledge of best practices in providing educators with effective feedback.Continue Reading
- classroom-focused, collaboration, collaborative, data-driven, forward, funding, future, intensive, interviews, job-embedded, learning, stronge, sustained, teacher engagement[eBook]ESSA: Good News or Old News?We asked 5 education leaders… What is important about ESSA’s new definition, and what was left out? Why isn’t professional learning more effective and more...Continue Reading
- charlotte danielson, co-constructed, culture, danielson, evaluations, observations, teacher evaluations[Blog Post]Why You Should Revisit Your Teacher EvaluationsCo-constructed evaluations require significant, ongoing input from teachers. How this manifests varies according to the evaluation process, but such evaluations aren’t complete without significant involvement of both teacher and evaluator.Continue Reading
- align, aligned, alignment, common core, goals, IEP, IEPs, special ed, special education, special needs, standards, state[eBook]Writing IEPs Aligned to State StandardsDownload our free eBook for best practices and FAQs about writing IEPs aligned to standards.Continue Reading
- map, ratio, SETs, special education teacher, state-specific, student-teacher[Interactive]Data Sheet: Special Education & the Teacher ShortageA look at Special Education by the numbers reveals districts struggling to fill positions require special ed teachers to do more with less.Continue Reading
- classroom-focused, collaboration, collaborative, data-driven, every student succeeds act, funding, intensive, job-embedded, PD, professional development, professional growth, sustained[Blog Post]Why Is Effective Professional Learning so Elusive?Not sure how to take that first step, and overwhelmed by the enormity of redesigning an entire professional learning program? Here's our take.Continue Reading
- iep meeting, IEPs, special ed resources, special education teacher, special needs children, working with special needs children[Report]Special Ed. Paperwork: How Much Time Does It Take?It's no surprise that special education teachers (SETs) are faced with a lot of paperwork. What is surprising are the latest statistics on exactly how much time it takes to manage all of it.Continue Reading
- classified staff, compliance, DOL, FLSA audit, FLSA investigation, non-certified staff, overtime[Interactive]FLSA Investigations in K-12Think a Department of Labor audit couldn’t happen to your district? Check our interactive heat map to see FLSA investigations in your area.Continue Reading
- collaborative, data-driven, ESSA, every student succeeds act, intensive, job-embedde, PD, professional development, professional growth, professional learning, sustained[Podcast]What You Need to Know About ESSAOur podcast series, “What You Need to Know About ESSA,” highlights key insights for planning your implementation of ESSA. And at just 5-10 minutes each, they can be listened to independently or all together – in the car or wherever best fits your schedule.Continue Reading
- culture, fail, failure, growth, intelligence, PD, professional development, professional learning, risk[Webinar]Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Teachers and StaffThis webinar looks at the “growth mindset” — the view that intelligence and abilities aren’t fixed in place, and that setbacks are a chance for educators and students alike to learn and grow.Continue Reading
- data, ESSA, every student succeeds act, job-embedded, PD, professional development, professional growth, professional learning[Blog Post]Paddling Through ESSA: 5 Next StepsAre you developing a strategic professional learning system that helps your district offices collaborate and share data to make decisions? Strengthen the connections between your system, building, and teacher goals to create alignment, so that coherence can flourish.Continue Reading
- ARD, Carol Kosnitsky, data, IEP, IEPs, special education, special needs[Blog Post]10 Sources of Data to Build a Comprehensive IEPThe IEP has the potential to “tell the right story” for each student with a disability — to describe the student’s strengths and assets, identify areas of need and chart a pathway for a successful school year.Continue Reading
- ARD, Carol Kosnitsky, curriculum standards, data, goals, IEP, IEPs, present levels, progress monitoring, quality assurance, reporting, services, special education, special needs, transition[Video]Writing High-Quality IEPsFree, 8-part series on writing high quality IEPs with over 4 ½ hours of big ideas, strategies, tips, examples and resources.Continue Reading
- adult learners, andragogy, blended, blended learning, improve, learner, learning, model, PD, professional development[White Paper]Flipped Professional LearningA flipped learning model allows teachers to learn skills and concepts at their own pace, then collaborate with administrators, colleagues, coaches and PLCs to apply that learning to practice. Here's what the process can look like for individuals and groups.Continue Reading
- colleague, evaluation, feedback, formative, observation, observe, peer, practice, reflect, reflection, self-reflect, self-reflection[White Paper]Ten Strategies to Improve Teaching with VideoLearn how your district can start using video — or refine your methods — to positively impact teaching in your district by providing tools for self-reflection, peer collaboration, coaching and mentoring.Continue Reading
- audits, Department of Labor, DOL, employee records, FLSA, overtime[White Paper]Preparing for an AuditWith Department of Labor audits on the rise, you must act now to ensure that your processes and recordkeeping are undisputable. Here's how.Continue Reading
- central office, employee absences, HR strategy, substitutes, teacher absences[White Paper]Deeper Assessment in Human ResourcesMany functions in HR require thoughtful strategies for success, but what does strategic thinking in Human Resources look like? It’s not about treating issues as they appear — it’s necessary to dig deeper and address problems at the root.Continue Reading
- actionable, coach, discussion, effectiveness, evaluator, feedback, formative, growth, meaningful, observation, observer, principal, professional development, professional learning, summative, walkthru[White Paper]Feedback That MattersAs evaluations and observations are increasingly reported as opportunities to encourage educator growth, more people are asking, "How can we provide our teachers with meaningful, actionable feedback?" Dive in with our white paper.Continue Reading
- branding, district branding, district marketing, district reputation, employer brand, look good to potential employees, recruiting[White Paper]Making Your Mark: How to Build Your District BrandCommunity engagement, student enrollment, staff recruitment & retention — all are supported by effective district branding. This free white paper covers the advantages of branding and best practices in district marketing (template for creating effective marketing strategies included)Continue Reading
- first-year teachers, millennial teachers, new graduates, new teachers, recruiting online[Guide]A Field Guide to Recruiting MillennialsAs more baby boomers retire, districts must find talented candidates to fill the shoes left by their most veteran educators. Chances are good that millennials will constitute most of your applicant pool, but recruiting these millennial educators will require innovative new strategies.Continue Reading
- absence management, absenteeism, substitutes, teacher absences, teacher attendance[White Paper]Empty Classrooms: The Big Picture of Teacher AbsencesDistrict and school leaders are faced with a difficult task: to find the right balance that acknowledges teachers as professionals, while keeping student learning at the forefront.Continue Reading
- find teachers, hiring, recruiting, recruiting ideas, teachers[Guide]Checklist: Untapped Recruiting StrategiesCan’t quite shake the teacher shortage? Not sure if you’re truly finding the best candidates for every single position in the district? Take a step back and check out our recruiting checklist to make sure you’re covering all the bases in your hiring process.Continue Reading
- applicants, district staff, teacher hiring, teacher shortage, teacher workforce[Report]Teacher Shortages: The New NormalIn our survey of school and district leaders, we uncovered some ugly truths about the state of recruiting, hiring and retention in K-12. Get the report to explore trends in teacher hiring and see how your district stacks up.Continue Reading
- budget, classroom-focused, impact, learning, mirage, money, PD, PLC, professional learning, reflection, the new teacher project, TNTP[White Paper]18,000 Reasons to Rethink Professional DevelopmentProfessional learning is key to supporting your teachers and improving practice — but can you tell how effective PD in your district really is? Our white paper gives you the tools to re-evaluate your program.Continue Reading
- ARD, Carol Kosnitsky, data, goals, IEP, IEPs, objectives, special education, special needs[Guide]IEP Goals: Core Concepts and Best PracticesA refresher guide for administrators, teachers and staff on writing specific, measurable IEP goals tailored to each student's individual needs.Continue Reading
- culture, fail, failure, growth, intelligence, PD, professional development, professional learning, risk[White Paper]The Power of FailureA guide to cultivating a growth mindset in your teachers and staff, and promoting a risk-free environment for continued learning and growth.Continue Reading
- co-constructed, engagement, evaluation, evaluator, feedback, formative, observations, observer, principal, school improvement, summative, teacher, teaching, walkthroughs[White Paper]Building a Culture of Trust in Teacher EvaluationsHow to lay the groundwork for effective evaluations and meaningful feedback for your teachers, and practical ways to involve teachers as enthusiastic participants in the process.Continue Reading