Continued Professional Development for Learning CPDfL: Making an Impact

by Sarah Plews, Senior Leader for Professional Development and Learning  CLIP – Oporto International School and member of the Faria PD Team The most important activity that leaders can undertake to make the biggest impact on student outcomes is supporting teacher...

Obsessed with Fantasy Football

Written By Scott Habeeb, Salem High School I have to confess something: I care way too much about Fantasy Football. Throughout the fall, I’m constantly checking my Yahoo Fantasy app, plotting my next waiver wire strategy, or looking online for updates about player...

Aligned Curriculum and Assessment Support Student Success

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Alignment One of the most productive meetings we had was coming to consensus on a common working language. We were not going to be able to develop a common vision and philosophy about curriculum and curriculum development until...

Using Model Curriculum as a Tool to Improve District Curriculum

Use Model Curriculum as a Tool to Improve District Curriculum What is a Model Curriculum? Multiple units of instruction – and each unit of instruction suggests a guiding question, a unit overview, the estimated number of instructional days necessary to complete the...

Adopt and Adapt EngageNY Modules in Your Atlas System

If you are interested in having the EngageNY Modules and adapting them in your school’s Atlas system, we have some thoughts for you! There are several reasons why schools may seek to adapt the EngageNY modules. Schools adapt the modules to mold them to best support...