Meet The Advancing Equity Cohort Facilitators Here at SchoolWorks, our team is excited to share that representatives from the schools participating in our Advancing Equity Cohort have just completed their most recent monthly meetup. The time was spent hearing each school’s written mission and overarching vision, followed... read more
The SchoolWorks Advancing Equity Cohort A Year-Long Equity-Focused Improvement Journey In 2023, SchoolWorks will celebrate 25 years of providing needs-aligned improvement supports to schools, districts, and education agencies. In honor of this milestone, and in recognition of the challenges currently faced by schools,... read more
Entering into District Planning? Consider how your team will approach input-gathering. In general, a planning process at any level that is designed to drive outcomes should include three phases: 1) a comprehensive input-gathering phase, 2) an intensive planning phase aligned to a defined framework, and 3) and an implementation... read more
The Three C’s of Instructional Feedback Be Constant. Be Consistent. Be Clear. Providing frequent high-quality instructional feedback to teachers can be a daunting task for school leaders. But when this process is executed effectively (in a cycle or loop), it can be one of the most effective strategies for developing... read more
Determining the type of plan your organization needs is a key first step in the planning process. There are many benefits to hiring an outside facilitator to guide your team through strategic planning. If your organization is embarking on this journey, the first question you may want to consider is: What type of plan are... read more