Effective Questioning
National Training for Trainers
Nashville, June 25-27
Edvantia’s institute for trainers presents research-based practices to engage learners at all grade levels and content areas. School and district educators also learn techniques for sustaining professional growth and developing teacher collaboration. Led by Exemplary Educator Rusha Sams. Registration deadline is June 15. Learn more. |
Rural Leadership in Math and Science
Free Webinar, June 14
Lessons learned through the National Science Foundation’s Rural Systemic Initiatives are discussed in a new report, to be released on June 14 during a webinar and press conference hosted by the Council of Chief State School Officers in Washington, DC. Learn more.
New on Our Web Site
Looking for a program evaluator? Or perhaps you need a seasoned technical assistance provider, or research-based professional development. To see how Edvantia can help, review our expanded portfolio sections under Research and Evaluation and Professional Development and Technical Assistance.
Grants Update—June 2007
See a new listing of selected grants from federal, foundation, and other sources.
Edvantia Staffer on Coalition Board
Carolyn Reynolds has been elected to the Board of Directors for Region III of the National Coalition of ESEA Title I Parents. The Coalition helps economically disadvantaged parents to develop skills and abilities needed to make sound decisions that improve the quality of their children’s education.
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Foundations of School Performance Coaching
Knoxville, Tennessee
July 23-25 or July 30-Aug. 1
There’s still time to register for Edvantia’s summer institute. Exemplary Educators Georgeanne Oxnam and Rusha Sams will guide participants in using the standards and strategies of School Performance Coaching. Bring this valuable knowledge to your school or district. Learn more.
"Becoming Data Smart"
Free Webcast
On June 28, hear classroom, school, district, and state leaders discuss how a new tool from the Assessment and Accountability Comprehensive Center can help educators use data more effectively in decision making. Register now.
Adolescent English Language Learners
ELLs need special support in secondary schools, where the emphasis shifts from learning basic literacy skills to applying those skills to learn academic content. Read Edvantia’s Research Corner page in District Administration magazine.
Visit the Smithsonian Virtually
The new Smithsonian Web site offers portals for educators, families, and students. Teachers of all subjects and grade levels can enter the name of their state into the search engine and find lesson plans, virtual exhibitions, photographs, artworks, and research related to their curriculum. Check it out.
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