Customized Professional Development
Increasing student achievement by improving teacher effectiveness
No matter the type or method of professional development provided, we at Side-by-Side Educational Consulting do not lose sight of the fact that our professional development must always have a laser-light focus on one thing—improving teacher effectiveness that results in increased student learning.
We recognize that schools serve diverse populations and each school/district has its own needs and challenges, and work to ensure that all professional development is customized to the specific needs of our clients
Our consultants view research as authoritative and valid evidence of what works, and utilize job-embedded coaching methods to successfully bridge the research-to practice gap in the classroom
Training in the use, administration, and analysis of results in specific assessments such as Teaching Strategies Gold, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP), Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills (DIBELS 6th Ed. and Next), AimsWeb for literacy and math, Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) in reading and math, Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (DECA), Ages and Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional (ASQ: SE), various program specific assessments, and many more.
We recognize formative assessment as one of the most effective educational interventions (Black and Wiliam, 1998; Marzano, 2011; Hattie, 2016), view it as a crucial part of driving change in instruction to improve learning for all students, and are able to assist educators in the construction of powerful formative assessments within any curriculum
We provide introductory and advanced training in the effective use and implementation of Tier 1 core and Tier 2 and 3 intervention programs
In the realm of early childhood (birth-age 8), resources and training connect to effective research-based instructional practices within all developmental areas, including approaches to learning and cognition, early math and scientific development, health and physical well-being, and social and emotional development
We provide training on building comprehensive assessment systems that include screening, progress monitoring, diagnostic, and outcomes assessments that ensure learning for all students
Our professional development services are centered around practices which positively impact teacher practice and student outcomes. Our proven step-by-step approach for professional development involves teaching, coaching, and assisting school and district staff as they implement the systems and strategic processes that increase student achievement and improve teacher and leader effectiveness, as illustrated below:
Specifically, the targeted professional development described in step two of our above approach focuses on the following: (a) increasing teacher knowledge of critical content, (b) improving the delivery of that content to students, and (c) increasing academic learning time through clear classroom routines and student engagement techniques. We are able to use this approach as we guide school leadership teams to develop instructional frameworks that reduce the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students in all disaggregated groups.
More Side-by-Side Services
We are committed to helping educational administrators and teachers fulfill their goals of student achievement.
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Customized Professional Development
Increasing student achievement by improving teacher effectiveness
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On-Site Technical Assistance
Individualized training and support for schools and districts
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Shared Leadership Structures
Improving student outcomes through shared efforts and responsibility
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Instructional Coaching
Research-to-practice techniques for real-world classroom implementation
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Administrative Support
Opening doors for educational administrators to increase student achievement
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Data-Based Decision Making
Research-driven approach to improving student achievement
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Development Services
Working with teachers and administrators to provide training, teaching materials and best practices
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