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Video: Unpacking ELA Standards

Video: Unpacking ELA Standards

Collaborative Standards Implementation

All stakeholders have a common understanding of learning expectations for students as identified by the standards. Staff systematically implement the identified standards. This video explores an example from Springfield, IL.
Report: Finding the Power in IL-EMPOWER: Turnaround Leadership

Report: Finding the Power in IL-EMPOWER: Turnaround Leadership

School and District Improvement (formerly IL-EMPOWER)

An effective principal is essential for a successful school (Louis et al., 2010), and critical for school improvement in low performing schools (WestEd, 2014). One recent study uses the image of a successful principal as an architect who works to “redesign the school...
Report: ASPEN This is not a Test

Report: ASPEN This is not a Test

Collaboratively Navigating the Impacts of COVID-19

  ThisIsNotATest-Aspen.CFA_.October2020_FINAL   Download ASPEN This is not a Test, This is an...
Report: National Labor Management Partnership

Report: National Labor Management Partnership

Collaboratively Navigating the Impacts of COVID-19

NLMP ReOpening June 4 2020 Download the NLMP Collaborating in a Crisis:  Working Together to Safely Reopen Our School Buildings Please click on this link to learn more about NLMP’s...
Podcast: Conflict Resolution with Mannu Sikka

Podcast: Conflict Resolution with Mannu Sikka

Building Strong Collaborative School Systems, Working Conditions

In this podcast, Beginning Teacher Wednesdays host Jen Hawkins interviews CEC Consultant Mannu Sikka to discuss Mannu’s experiences as a beginning teacher and learn strategies that all educators can use when faced with conflict. Listen to the podcast via Apple...
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