TESS and LEADS support a continuous cycle of learning for educators and leaders throughout the observation and feedback process. This session will share updates of the Educator Effectiveness System regarding pre/post observations questions and a refined feedback protocol developed during the Calibration pilot and summer learning series
Failure is not inevitable. This high-impact, one-hour session provides school and district leaders with research-backed actions for sustainable transformation. This presentation focuses on the "radical improvement" required to shift school environment, instruction, and results. By the end of this session, attendees will be able to view their school or district through the following lenses: *Establish Urgent Leadership: Signal the need for immediate, dramatic change while building a team dedicated to turnaround goals. *Leverage Data for Action: Utilize real-time, student-level data to adjust instructional strategies and reduce absenteeism. *Rebuild Environment and Trust: Implement transparent communication strategies to unite staff, parents, and the community. *Optimize Resources: Align budgetary and human resources with "mission-critical" interventions rather than widespread, superficial reforms.
Experience the 'teacher life' before the first day of school. This session explores the impact of year-long residencies on candidate confidence and classroom effectiveness. A discussion of implementing successful residency programs that benefit both the aspiring educator and the students they serve, ensuring a smoother transition from pre-service candidate to professional practitioner. Early results from the implementation of the year-long residency will be presented.
Director of Educator Preparation and Licensure, Educator Effectiveness and Licensure
Matthew Sutherlin brings over twenty-two years of experience in education, having served in both K–12 and higher education across four states. His career includes classroom teaching as well as leadership roles in higher education, where he has held positions such as Director, Department... Read More →
