What We Learned — A Recap of SES16
Our first ever conference has come and gone – and it was a fantastic experience! We met many inspirational teachers and school leaders from all over New England. Our presenters worked hard, and had so much to share! We were honored to have them come speak, and to host all of the educators who [...]
The Key to Differentiation in Competency Based Education: A Flexible Block Schedule
If you’re in the education sphere, you've likely heard of competency based education. It’s been growing in popularity across the country, and rapidly becoming the focus of not only higher educational curriculum, but secondary schools as well. Competency based education focuses, not simply on grades, but outcomes based on actual knowledge. In addition, differentiation, or [...]
Choosing A Path: Students Get Advice From Tech Professionals
Do you remember your junior and senior year in High School? It may have been fun, but it may have been pretty stressful, too. With the excitement that comes from starting a new chapter in your life is the fear of starting a new chapter in your life. At some point, every student realizes [...]
Student Scheduling Software and Beyond: How to Meet the Challenges of RTI at the Secondary Level
Schools all over the country are seeing the need to step up their game and provide students with a more personalized learning experience. In most cases, this calls for a change in the school schedule. Many schools have opted to make their schedule more flexible. Whether your school has implemented a Response to Intervention [...]
Making a Flexible Schedule a Reality
So, is your current high school schedule a little bit like a Twinkie? Its weird analogy, so check out this post if you're wondering. That post discusses how in many schools, traditional scheduling methods are getting in the way of meeting student needs more effectively. But let’s look on the bright side. Many schools [...]
What Impact Does Advisory Have on Teacher’s Time? – Pt II
What Are the “Costs” of Intervention Blocks? In our last post, What Impact do Intervention Blocks Have on Teachers’ Time Pt. 1, we looked at how adding an Intervention Block to a teacher’s schedule is not at all like adding an additional class. But of course, there is additional work associated with adding anything to [...]