The discussion on gaps in student achievement continues to be one of the most important discussions in education today; particularly as it relates to the underachievement of children of color. Equally challenging for educators is the continued lack of student motivation, undesirable student behaviors, and the overall underachievement of “at-risk” student populations across racial and ethnic lines. In this highly engaging, thought-provoking session, Principal Kafele will assert that the greatest difficulty in closing the achievement gap is the overwhelming assumption that the achievement gap is, in fact, the problem. He says that the achievement gap is a direct consequence of the failure to adequately address what he coined, the Attitude Gap (the gap between those students who have the will to achieve excellence and those who do not), that continues to persist in American classrooms. He will share with teachers how to close the Attitude Gap in their classrooms through a classroom climate/culture framework.
Professional Development for Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model from a Marzano expert. The session will provide a brief overview of the model, domains, key vocabulary, and protocols needed to effectively implement the Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model.
We have known for quite some time that a "one size fits all" approach to classroom instruction and relationship building simply doesn't work. The "cookie cutter" approach is easy to plan and easy to deliver, but virtually impossible for many of the students in the classroom to learn from. Why? Because in a classroom of students, there's potentially a multiplicity of levels and places academically, socially, and emotionally that the students occupy. This session is therefore designed to assist teachers toward meeting their students wherever they are and AS THEY ARE academically, socially, and emotionally in their classrooms.
Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures all students can access and engage with learning. In this session, participants will learn how to apply the UDL framework using Seesaw’s multimodal tools. Discover strategies to create inclusive, flexible, and engaging learning experiences that support diverse learners and promote student success.
Professional Development for Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model from a Marzano expert. The session will provide a brief overview of the model, domains, key vocabulary, and protocols needed to effectively implement the Marzano Focused Teacher Evaluation Model.
