ILS initially focuses on
charting a customized roadmap to address and improve your campuses unique
challenges. We then deliver relative strategies and methods found in high-performing schools to your teachers through effective training presentations,
workshops, and modeling with scheduled follow-up for reinforcement. Finally, the
adoption rate and effectiveness are reviewed and assessed, resulting in a
comprehensive “full circle” approach.
This 4 part comprehensive approach
includes:
CONSULTING- Using expert advice
and/or facilitation to understand, identify, and strengthen staff development
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Take time to completely understand
your challenges and goals
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Assist in identifying core success
platforms
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Leverage Best-Practices and
resources from across the Nation
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Appoint the leading subject-matter
expert
PLANNING - Creating the blueprint
for ensuring the achievements of the school’s goals
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Custom-designed to meet the needs
of your school & district
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Focus on the development of a
comprehensive staff development plan to include:
- Assessment and data collection
- Team building
- Development of core components (vision, mission, values, goals,
objectives, action plans, implementation plan,
evaluation, communication plan…)
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Integrate YOUR standards aligned
with NCLB and include a focus on the 5 key
components of effective reading instruction:
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Phonemic Awareness
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Phonics
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Vocabulary
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Fluency
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Comprehension
TRAINING - Building the knowledge
and skills to ensure high levels of
performance by students and staff
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Address individual school &
district needs to fit your curriculum and assessments
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Cover a variety of topics with an
emphasis on powerful teacher and student learning
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Use nationally-recognized
consultants and expert practitioners
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Provide engaging learning
experiences based on research and best practices
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Deliver effective workshops in
1/2, full, or multi-day sessions
ASSESSING - Assessing the impact of
current staff development efforts and determine future needs
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Examine the alignment of state,
district, and locally-adopted goals with plans to advance in adult and
student learning
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Use a team of recognized experts
in the field of staff development
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Determine the “adoption rate”, the
percentage of educators actually implementing these learned best
practices into their classroom
