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Why Every Strategic Journey Begins with a Self-Assessment

When I coached high school cross-country, we didn’t start the season with sprints, 10-mile runs, or dreams of championship trophies. In fact, we didn’t even set goals for our ...

Katie Novak · July 24, 2025

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Professional Learning

What Every Pre-Service Teacher Should Know About UDL

Dear Pre-Service Teachers, Professors, and People Who Love Future Educators,

Dr. Angela Burke · June 26, 2025

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district leaders developing a professional development that works

Professional Learning

Why Professional Development Needs a Plan That Works

In education, we understand the power of a well-designed plan. Whether it’s backward designing a lesson, mapping out a sequence of units, or scheduling interventions, a clear ...

Katie Novak · April 30, 2025

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Professional Learning

Does Professional Development for Teachers Work?

Tips and strategies that ensure that professional learning positively impacts student achievement. Sometimes, when I begin a professional development session, I ask educators to ...

Katie Novak · December 5, 2024

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teacher buy in on inclusive practices and udl

Professional Learning

4 Ways to Increase Teacher Buy-In Towards Inclusive Practices & UDL

If you’ve ever watched Frozen, you’ll remember how Anna tries to get Elsa to open up the gates to Arendelle. She didn’t barge in demanding change, but instead, she tried to ...

Katie Novak · October 29, 2024

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Supporting Inclusive Schools with Title 2A funds

Professional Learning

Using Title IIA Funds to Support Inclusive Practice Work

When I was little, I used to get $50 from my Gram and Papa for my birthday. I spent a lot of time thinking about all the ways I could spend it, given my parents' parameters (no ...

Katie Novak · July 30, 2024

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Professional Learning

What is MTSS? An Overview for School Leaders

Imagine you have a sundae bar with all the delicious toppings you can think of: ice cream, whipped cream, hot fudge, caramel, sprinkles, and candy toppings - the works!!. For me - ...

Katie Novak · July 17, 2024

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someone dreading going to professional development sessions

Professional Learning

Ditch the PD Dread: How to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning

Here’s the deal, if you are dreading planning professional development (PD) for your staff because you “know” they’ll complain no matter what you do, I am sorry to be the one to ...

Mirko Chardin · July 1, 2024

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The Education Table Blog

Why UDL Professional Development Fails to Stick

Million Dollar Question: What Does UDL Look Like?

Purposefully Planning PD: Tips from Both Sides of the Life

Why Does UDL Matter in Elementary Mathematics?

Why Every Strategic Journey Begins with a Self-Assessment

What Every Pre-Service Teacher Should Know About UDL

Why Professional Development Needs a Plan That Works

Does Professional Development for Teachers Work?

4 Ways to Increase Teacher Buy-In Towards Inclusive Practices & UDL

Using Title IIA Funds to Support Inclusive Practice Work

What is MTSS? An Overview for School Leaders

Ditch the PD Dread: How to Create a Culture of Continuous Learning

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