Case Study

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District

Dr. Glenda Horner

Director for Professional Learning, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

“Our ultimate goal is program improvement. We are here to solve problems and serve people.” By understanding when, how and where new-teacher mentors are spending their time, this Texas school district is creating an environment for both retention and growth.

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Calibrating Walkthroughs and Observations

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Walking the PD Tightrope

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K-12 Federal Funding Update: ESSER provides funds to combat learning loss

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K-12 Catalyst: The Future of Professional Growth

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