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Performance Coaching: Strengthening Schools to Sustain Success
Thursday, May 22, 2008, 2 p.m. (Eastern Time)

We invite you to join Dr. Sharon Harsh and Dr. Steven Moats for a discussion about building successful schools and districts.

We’ll talk about why to use a research-based framework for improvement, how to collect and analyze the right data to help you define strengths and weaknesses, and how to apply proven coaching strategies. More.

May 2008

Handbook on Statewide Systems of Support
This book includes research, insights from the field, and actionable principles for improving schools. Included are chapters on two states served by ARCC at Edvantia and a chapter about the role of Edvantia’s Instruction and Learning Appraisals (ILAs) in West Virginia. More.

Research Corner: A Look Back
A chance to review the best of the research-based information that has appeared over the past five years in Edvantia’s Research Corner, a regular feature in District Administration magazine.

Rural Blogging!
Hungry for research and scholarly conversation about the lives of rural people, places, and schools? The AERA Rural Education blog offers instant community and “rural reminders” from Edvantia’s Dr. Caitlin Howley. Check it out.

Dr. Sandra Angius Receives VIP Educator Award
Edvantia’s Vice President of Programs, Dr. Sandra Angius, has received the VIP Educator Award from the National Coalition of ESEA Title I Parents, Region III. More.

Anita Deck to Lead State Office for Parents as Teachers (PAT) National Center
She is one of four new PAT state leaders working to expand early childhood initiatives in their states. More.

New! State Systems of Support Toolkit
Find research and resources to assist states as they support and/or restructure low-performing schools and districts.

Edvantia Evaluators Recognize
For the seventh year in a row, Edvantia’s work has been recognized by the American Educational Research Association. Learn more.
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21St Century Logo Edvantia Survey for WV 21st Century Teaching and Learning Initiative
As part of an evaluation contract, Edvantia is conducting a survey of all West Virginia education professionals. Learn more.

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