Turn Challenges Into Positive Change

School districts across the country are facing declining enrollment and tightening budgets. While school closures and consolidations may be unavoidable, school leaders have the opportunity to turn these challenges into a catalyst for positive change and ensure all students have access to quality Tier 1 core instruction.

Strengthen Core Instruction in the Face of Consolidation

In this virtual seminar, we will discuss research-proven methods that work across various groups of student demographics, including an example of two schools in Grand Island Public Schools that consolidated and leveraged that challenge as an opportunity to strengthen core instruction. Attendees will engage with National Expert Educator Michelle Fitzgerald, Ed.D., who will focus on the importance of strong instructional leadership, teaching, and learning even in the context of disruption and change.

Key topics include:

• Leading with a strong instructional vision and supporting teachers as student populations shift and classrooms are reconfigured
• Facilitating collaboration among educators from previously separate schools through developing and strengthening systems for professional growth and structures for professional collaboration  
• Using real-time, predictive data to track student outcomes and guide instructional decisions amidst changing conditions
• Focusing on research-backed instructional practices and continuous improvement even in times of uncertainty

Leading with Effective Instruction

As challenges continue to arise, it is crucial that district leaders have the tools and strategies they need to keep the needs of students at the forefront. Join us as we delve into practical strategies for leading effective instruction that allows every student to thrive.