Academic Lessons

At this point in the year, many teachers wonder if there is anything they can do to improve student scores.  The answer is simple but… Read More »Test analysis beyond scoring

I admit that when I was a building administrator, and I thought about the end of the school year I concentrated on planning to avoid… Read More »Closing Out The School Year- Opportunities for Academic Leaders

A common question that we receive from principals is, “I have my benchmarking test scores, how to I maximize insights from these tests to boost… Read More »Transitioning into success after winter break

The Formative Period runs from about the third week of school to winter break. In addition to content delivery/learning, the Formative Period emphasizes the development… Read More »The Formative Period Self Assessment

Last week I had a chance to talk with a school principal about his school improvement plan. His leadership team had just read the schools… Read More »Using state test scores to mine data for your SIP

Educational Directions is a consulting company that works with states, school districts, and individual schools to support student growth as learner and student growth as… Read More »Thoughts on the Equity issue and school improvement mandates

A core component of Educational Directions is the “Rhythm of  the Learner Year” – ROLY. This approach emphasizes that proficient performance by all students requires… Read More »The Calibrating Period – The January/February Conundrum