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    Putting Feedback to Work with Joellen Killion and Comal ISD

    By Julia Ramsey

    Professional learning expert Joellen Killion and Hanna Schramm of Comal ISD talk through how districts can use lightweight PD feedback data to optimize professional learning programs and ensure instructional adoption.
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    Designing and Monitoring Effective Summer PD with McREL International and Lubbock ISD

    By Julia Ramsey

    Learn how one district is using data to hone their summer PD’s focus around meeting individual needs and driving towards change in practice, backed by research from McREL International.
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    Coaching During COVID

    By Julia Ramsey

    Education research luminary Jim Knight and St. Vrain Valley Schools Assistant Superintendent Diane Lauer talk instructional coaching, emotional supports, data collection for professional learning, and much more.
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    Rethinking Teacher Evaluation

    By Julia Ramsey

    Camdenton R-III School District shares how they moved beyond a compliance-driven culture of teacher evaluation to one that is a natural extension of professional learning.
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    KickUp Partner Spotlight: Clayton School District

    By Julia Ramsey

    Janet Crews, Coordinator of Professional Development at Clayton School District, talks with KickUp about PD alignment, the power of data, and making a difference for teachers.
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    KickUp Partner Spotlight: Rock Hill Schools

    By Julia Ramsey

    Dr. Joya Holmes, Executive Director of Professional Learning at Rock Hill Schools, talks about how RHD transformed their PD programming and connected teacher practice to student achievement through data.
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    Implementing and Monitoring Programs: Mid-Year Checks for End-of-Year Success

    By Julia Ramsey

    Join Central Rivers Area Education Agency and Youngstown City School District to go over how two real-life practitioners planned and implemented their PD programs — and the evidence they're using to chart the next steps.
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    Data Rich, Insight Rich with Maury County Public Schools and Windsor Public Schools

    By Julia Ramsey

    Two district leaders discuss the six common problems that show up in their work, and specific strategies they've used to solve them.
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    PD Feedback Data for Continuous Improvement

    By Julia Ramsey

    A conversation between two busy, high-volume Texas districts on gathering and effectively using PD feedback for continuous improvement and impact assessment.