School Performance Coaches at NSDC Conference
Edvantia’s Steven Moats, along with Kathleen Airhart (Putnam County Schools, Tennessee) and Rusha Sams (Tennessee Department of Education) will offer a "taste" of School Performance Coaching™ at the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Annual Conference on Dec. 5.
Webinar on Standards for School Performance Coaching
For an instant preview of School Performance Coaching, listen to our webinar from Oct. 24 or view the PowerPoint presentation.
See Us in Williamsburg
At the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference (Nov. 29-Dec. 1) see Edvantia's Karen Witt about online ePD courses for education leaders.
Research Corner—The Arts in Education
NCLB classifies the arts as a core academic subject, but a recent report says opportunities for students to learn about the arts are diminishing, especially in poor, inner-city, and rural schools. Should the arts be a higher priority? Read Edvantia’s monthly Research Corner page in District Administration magazine.
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Free Workshop Materials for Teachers
PowerPoints and handouts from the U.S. Department of Education’s Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative are now available online. Subjects include reading, math, history, art, and foreign language. Topics include differentiating instruction and teaching students with limited English proficiency. Access the materials at www.t2tweb.us/Workshops/Sessions.asp.
NSDC Publications Feature Edvantia Research Briefs
Edvantia's Research Briefs are published exclusively by NSDC in its newsletters for school leaders and staff developers. The briefs help NSDC members stay abreast of research relevant to school improvement. Recent topics include culturally responsive instruction and the uses of standardized achievement data. Watch for us in your next NSDC newsletter!
Edvantia Business News
Read about Edvantia's latest contracts, grants, and partnerships.
Grants Update—November 2006
This new listing features education-related grants from the federal government, foundations, and other sources.
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