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Communicating about Reopening Measures with Families Toolkit
This practitioner toolkit from the Parabola Project developed in partnership with Learning Heroes and Edge Research offers strategies for school leaders to understand family concerns and needs, define clear messages, and use effective communication...
High-Frequency Communications with Staff
Establish a proactive approach to communication by establishing a variety of regular touch points for engagement with all stakeholders.
Creating a Culture of Trust and Safety in Every Class
An Edutopia article about Symonds Elementary School and their use of morning meetings to develop kids’ social and emotional skills to prep them for learning.
Districtwide Morning Meeting Time
Build in a time at all schools for all students regardless of location (virtual or in-person) when they are able to build relationships with staff members and their peers.
Investment in Teaching Workforce Through Pipelines, Incentives, Personalized PD, and Virtual Coaching
Ector County Independent School District Superintendent Scott Muri shares how the district is investing in the teaching workforce through an investment in teacher development through coaching and personalized professional development. The school...
Personalized Professional Learning
Ector County Independent School District Superintendent Scott Muri shares how the district is shifting away from a one-size-fits-all for teacher professional development and towards personalized professional development tailored to each individual.
Virtual Coaching for Teachers
To support teacher growth, the Ector County Independent School District launched virtual coaching for teachers. Most coaches are not located within the district, so remote coaching was needed to provide the volume of coaching needed. Coaches watch...
Ector County SY 20-21 Academic Calendar
Ector County Independent School District’s SY20-21 academic calendar illustrates phase-in timelines.
Ector County SY 20-21 Attendance Phases
Ector County Independent School District brought students back for learning in phases based on needs. This website shows the different phases, which student groups were part of each phase, and when each phase returned for in-person instruction.
Equity-Focused Attendance Phase-In
In order to prioritize in-person instruction for students with the greatest needs, Ector County Independent School District phased in students for in-person instruction through a seven-phase approach starting first for those without internet access.