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A Facilitator's Guide to Leading Data Conversations About Equity

A Facilitator’s Guide to Leading Data Conversations About Equity

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP & Kristin Rockwell, M.A. Ed. February 8, 2022 Data, Equity, Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

A mentor teacher works with her colleague to help her district's initiative of promoting Social-Emotional Well-Being Among Educators

Promoting Resilience and Social-Emotional Well-Being Among Educators: Organizational and Individual Strategies for Mitigating Stress and Trauma

Velma L. Cobb, Ed.D., CPCC, ACC November 11, 2021 Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Learning, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Educator uses behavior intervention plan to support students

Creating an Effective Behavior Intervention Plan: Tips & Free Templates

Kristin Rockwell, M.A. Ed. November 2, 2021 Data, MTSS, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

teacher focused on target behavior for positive student impacts

Using Data to Align a Behavior Intervention to a Target Behavior

Kristin Rockwell, M.A. Ed. October 14, 2021 Assessments, Data, MTSS, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Illuminate Summer 2021 Release

Illuminate Summer 2021 Release: Driving Data-Informed Decisions to Efficiently Address Unfinished Learning

Bonny Troyer August 19, 2021 Data, Illuminate Announcements, Resources

Student practices reading at home

Literacy as a Social Justice Issue

Kim Gibbons, Ph.D. January 15, 2021 Assessments, Data, Equity, Instruction, Resources

Student practices reading skills which have been supported by instruction grounded in the science of reading

Close Learning Gaps by Applying the Science of Reading

Martin Yan December 15, 2020 Assessments, Data, Dyslexia, Equity, Resources

Young students learning remotely with a device

Equitable Access Resource Round-Up

Martin Yan September 3, 2020 Educational Technology, Equity, Remote Learning, Resources

6 Free Professional Development Kits for Educators

Kristin Rockwell, M.A. Ed. April 1, 2020 Data, PLC, Professional Learning, Remote Learning, Resources

[Infographic] What’s a Comprehensive Assessment System?

Kate Pechacek November 27, 2019 Assessments, MTSS, Resources

How to Use Quality Assessment Content to Build Assessment and Data Literacy

Jeremy O'Neil October 11, 2019 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Instruction, PLC, Resources, School Improvement

Get Ready for Summer with Some Mindful Reflection

Sonya Mehta May 29, 2019 Mental Health, Resources, School Improvement

Teacher Burnout Prevention: Tips from Someone Who’s Been There

Julie Ziegler January 17, 2019 Leadership, Resources

Student Predictions & Protections: Algorithm Bias in AI-Based Learning

Chris Walker June 28, 2018 Educational Technology, Machine Learning, Resources

Science Project Ideas for Teachers: Star Clock

Jennifer Chalupnik April 17, 2018 Instruction, Resources

Star Climate Ratings for Georgia Schools: How to Make Your School a 5-Star School

Ed Sweet February 13, 2018 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

9 Informal Assessments to Help You Pinpoint What Your Learners Need

Martin Yan February 8, 2018 Assessments, Resources, School Improvement

Teacher Resiliency: Keeping Teachers Motivated, Supported & Fired-Up

Kelly Knoche January 16, 2018 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Developing Hope & Resilience for Disengaged Students

Chris Balow, Ph.D. December 1, 2017 Early Warning, Leadership, Resources, White Paper

How to Build a Successful Master Schedule

James Fleming October 26, 2017 Resources, School Improvement

Equity: A Practical Guide for Educators

Dr. Gail L. Thompson October 12, 2017 Equity, Leadership, Resources

Meeting the Needs of Our English Language Learners

Dr. Abram Jimenez September 14, 2017 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Getting Grading Right: How to Grade for Learning

Dr. Douglas Reeves September 7, 2017 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Identifying the Problem of Percentile Ranks

Chris Balow, Ph.D. August 10, 2017 Assessments, Data, Resources, School Improvement

Why Are Teachers Quitting? Finding Ways to Deal with Recruitment & Retention

Dr. Abram Jimenez July 27, 2017 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Addressing the Focus, Data & Usability of a Modern SIS

Dr. Abram Jimenez July 20, 2017 Resources, School Improvement, White Paper

Steps for Teachers & Site Leaders to Apply Differentiated Instruction

Dr. Abram Jimenez July 13, 2017 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement, White Paper

Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPI): The Need for Data Disaggregation

Stacy Mauro July 6, 2017 Data, Equity, Resources

Measuring Student Learning with Student Growth Percentiles & Student Growth Targets

Dr. Abram Jimenez June 27, 2017 Assessments, Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Developing a Student Achievement System? Here’s How.

Doug Wells June 22, 2017 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Implementation, Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

The “Effect Size” in Educational Research: What is it & How to Use it?

Chris Balow, Ph.D. June 15, 2017 Assessments, Data, Resources

Six Steps for School Leaders to Use Data Effectively

Chris Balow, Ph.D. June 8, 2017 Data, Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

How to Prevent Student Learning Loss During the Summer

Dr. Abram Jimenez June 2, 2017 Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Setting Up a Data-Driven Culture

Mark Adato May 25, 2017 Assessments, Data, Leadership, Resources, School Improvement

Building a Blueprint Around Formative Assessment

Chris Balow, Ph.D. April 20, 2017 Assessments, Resources, School Improvement, White Paper

How to Prepare for Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

Martin Yan April 13, 2017 Assessments, Leadership, Resources

A Quick Communication Guide for the NEW California School Dashboard

Debra Russell March 30, 2017 Leadership, Resources

Lessons from a Mother & Her Sons About Learning Disabilities

Francine Rhoton March 28, 2017 Resources, Special Education

How to Use Scheduling to Support Students with Special Needs

James Fleming March 23, 2017 Resources, School Improvement, Special Education

Ditch “The Book” & Use Restorative Principles for Interventions

Kenny Hsu March 9, 2017 Early Warning, Equity, Leadership, Resources, School Improvement, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

5 Critical Steps to Doing Formative Assessments

Chris Balow, Ph.D. March 2, 2017 Assessments, Data, Resources, School Improvement

How to Track Progress & Growth with an Accountability Dashboard

Katie Sellstrom February 16, 2017 Assessments, Educational Technology, Implementation, Resources, School Improvement, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Why You Need to “Think Different” About Your SIS

Dr. Abram Jimenez February 9, 2017 Resources, School Improvement, White Paper

Becoming Fearless, Serious & Strategic About Equity in Schools

Dr. Gail L. Thompson January 26, 2017 Equity, Leadership, Resources

4 Essential Tips to Navigating Change in a District

Mike Oswalt, M.Ed January 12, 2017 Leadership, Resources

Teacher Burnout vs. Data System

Jenny Rankin, Ph.D. December 9, 2016 Educational Technology, Resources, School Improvement

Leadership Matters: Inspiring a Team Mindset

Mike Oswalt, M.Ed December 1, 2016 Leadership, Resources

Getting Back to the Basics [Infographic]

Martin Yan November 29, 2016 Data, Resources

Six Student Data Privacy Practices for Success

Mike Oswalt, M.Ed November 14, 2016 Data, Illuminate Announcements, Resources

5 Fall Tasks to Improve Scheduling Success in Spring

James Fleming November 10, 2016 Assessments, Data, Resources

A scale graphic is used to depict a balanced assessment system

Beginners Guide: A Balanced Assessment System

Dr. Amy Jackson November 3, 2016 Assessments, Resources

Start Gathering Social & Emotional Data Now—Here’s How

Chris Balow, Ph.D. October 27, 2016 Assessments, Data, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Teaching Social Emotional Learning Skills Can Reduce the Achievement Gap

Chris Balow, Ph.D. August 25, 2016 Data, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Questioning Your Way into a New School Year

Valerie Coffey August 18, 2016 Data, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

7 Can’t Miss Blogs to Jumpstart the School Year

Mike Oswalt, M.Ed August 11, 2016 Assessments, Case Study, Data, Educational Technology, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Understanding Why Social Emotional Learning in Schools Is Important

Dr. Abram Jimenez August 4, 2016 Assessments, Implementation, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Understanding Why Social Emotional Learning is Important for Schools

Dr. Abram Jimenez August 4, 2016 Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

How Student-Led Conferences Are Impacting Our Schools

Martin Yan July 14, 2016 Educational Technology, Resources

Take Action: 3 Steps Educators Can Take to Prevent Bullying

Chris Balow, Ph.D. May 25, 2016 Data, Resources

The Importance of a Growth Mindset in Turnaround Teachers

Dr. Gail L. Thompson April 10, 2016 Data, Educational Technology, Resources

Switching Student Information Systems: Does It Have to Hurt So Much? Five Components for a Successful Implementation

Mark Walls April 4, 2016 Case Study, Data, Educational Technology, Implementation, Resources

The Power of Mindset: Introducing Growth Mindset Into the Classroom

Mark Adato February 22, 2016 Educational Technology, Resources

Top 5 Inspirational Teaching Videos

Illuminate Education January 20, 2016 Resources

9 Steps to an Effective Common Assessment Framework

Illuminate Education December 1, 2015 Resources

We love it when our customers Illuminate!

Illuminate Education September 11, 2015 Resources