The University of Maryland “School Improvement Leadership Academy” (SILA) will serve as a Case Study for this session’s exploration of how to build a pipeline of improvers from the principal and assistant principal ranks across Maryland. SILA faculty will showcase how they utilized a “braided” curriculum to help administrators unpack the intersectionality of three concepts - equity, instruction, and improvement. Additionally, the session will provide participants with the opportunity to sample and apply two or more of the improvement-science based tools which were introduced through the Academy to transform traditional school improvement planning into equity-focused continuous improvement.
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The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI), in collaboration with Voorhees University, has pioneered Improvement Science practices to achieve equitable outcomes in K-12 education throughout South Carolina. This session will highlight the work of specific K-12 educators across South Carolina whose active engagement in classroom-based improvement initiatives has directly informed school improvement and transformed learning. Attendees will see firsthand the IMPACT of this collaborative partnership on student learning outcomes, classroom instructional strategies, and the broader educational system. Participants will engage in individual and small group activities, fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas. They will leave empowered with a framework to pursue inquiry, leverage evidence, and embrace change, embodying the role of lifelong improvers dedicated to transforming educational outcomes for all students.
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Context is king when it comes to schools and driving change. In this session, participants will hear stories about school improvement in StriveTogether Network Communities, as well as how we are seeing place-based partnerships support sustainable CI capability building in schools. You’ll also explore our open-source District Improvement Toolkit, composed of lessons, templates, and an AI powered goal-setter designed to support district and building leaders, classroom teachers, and supporting partners as they train the trainers in their own unique local context. We have designed this workshop so that anyone, regardless of role, can walk away with an actionable next step toward understanding or furthering the readiness of schools in your community to engage in this work.
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