2024-25 WCPSS School Leadership Mtgs.

Establishing routines and procedures to create a stable learning environment.

• Participants will develop skills to identify and describe the Look Fors aligned to Focus 3.1 (Clear Routines and Procedures).
• Understand how clear routines and procedures contribute to a stable learning environment, and summarize their impact on student success.
• Articulate specific actions to implement clear routines and procedures and brainstorm next steps to support the use of the Lever 3 Learning Walk Tool with a focus on Focus 3.1 Look Fors.

Devices Required

Supporting principals in guiding teachers to implement Lever 2, Focus 2.1 (Engagement and Interaction Strategies), enhancing student engagement and interaction.

• Participants will develop skills using Lever 2 Engagement and Interaction, Focus 2.1 (Engagement and Interaction Strategies) to describe what effective engagement looks like at the elementary and secondary levels and summarize the impact of these strategies on student learning outcomes.

• Understand how to support and apply strategies for Lever 2 Engagement and Interaction, Focus 2.1 (Engagement and Interaction) by exploring techniques and describing their application within classroom environments

• Develop next steps for implementing the Lever 2 Learning Walk Tool with a focus on Focus 2.1 (Engagement and Interaction Look Fors) to support effective instructional practices.

Devices Required

Guiding teachers in defining and communicating clear, standards-based learning targets and goals.

• Participants will develop skills using Lever 1 Standards-Driven Instruction, Focus 1.1 (Clear and Standards-Aligned Learning Target/Goals) to analyze the current implementation of learning targets in their building
• Understand how to support learning walks with a specific focus on Lever 1 Standards-Driven Instruction, Focus 1.1 (Clear and Standards-Aligned Learning Target/Goals)

Devices Required

EVAAS can be an invaluable tool for teachers and administrators, but it’s easy to get lost in all the details and data. In this session, we’ll highlight a few high-leverage reports that can be beneficial for your school as well as give a general overview of how a Value-Added model differs from other “growth” calculations. This will be a devices required session.

Providing educators with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework surrounding special education services to ensure compliance and support effective practices.

• Participants will gain clarity on key legal mandates affecting special education, including IEP development, procedural safeguards, and student rights.
• Understand how to apply legal guidelines to real-world scenarios, promoting equitable and compliant educational experiences.
• Learn best practices for collaboration and communication with families and legal partners to support student success.

Devices Required

Unlock the potential of coding and digital tools to drive critical thinking, problem-solving, and higher-order skills in your classrooms. In "Think-Write-Code: Using Digital Tools to Develop the 4C’s," you’ll engage in an immersive learning experience that models the Engage Me approach, bringing high-impact instructional strategies to life. Explore hands-on methods for integrating coding into various subjects to enhance student engagement and achievement. This session is ideal for school leaders ready to inspire innovative teaching practices that prepare students for a dynamic, digital world. Join us and discover new strategies to amplify learning through technology!

Devices Required

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