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Conducting a Needs Assessment
Before jumping straight to solutions, school and system leaders should conduct a needs assessment to better understand their problem or challenge.
Evaluating Edtech Tools
Districts must carefully consider whether edtech tools are meeting their intended goals by gauging the impact, adoption, satisfaction, and engagement of each product. Districts can utilize a variety of methods to collect data in order to better...
Engaging Spanish-Speaking Families to Strengthen Edtech Implementation
Gill-Montague Regional School District’s Director of Technology partnered with a Spanish interpreter and community liaison to support Spanish-speaking families. The efforts of the liaison facilitated stronger engagement with edtech among...
Leveraging Disciplinary Data to Advocate for Students
Data can be used by stakeholders to understand how and to what extent disciplinary practices are occurring within their school or district, and further advocate for equitable practices for students.
Developing a Data Story
Establishing a data story helps stakeholders collect the right data to provide a more accurate picture of what is occurring with students.
Intentional Problem-Solving to Support Student Development
As students increase their responsible decision-making capabilities, they must develop their skills and mindsets around effectively addressing challenges. Intentional time spent focusing on the process of problem-solving can help students build...
Using Data to Advocate for Students with Learning Differences
To foster the right learning environment for students with learning differences, educators must understand the data around how their students learn best, celebrate highlights, explore and problem-solve around gaps, and set up all stakeholders –...
Building Teacher Capacity to Increase Student Belonging (KIPP DC)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KIPP DC sought to improve their students’ sense of belonging as well as their educators' capacity to mentor students.
NYC School Without Walls' Approach to Student and Family Engagement
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, NYC School Without Walls sought to increase engagement with asynchronous learning and provide clarity for both students and families about expectations for virtual learning.
Engaging Families Through In-Person Events (Cajon Valley Virtual Learning Program)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Cajon Valley's Virtual Learning Program sought ways to help students build social skills and provide in-person activities to foster school-wide community-building.
Madison Promise Online Program's Approach to Communication
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Madison Promise Online Program sought to identify ways to better communicate with and engage families and set clear expectations for virtual/hybrid learning.