Building Stronger Connections With Students Through Personalized Learning Plans

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Innovation, Lesson Planning, Mastery Learning, Personalized Learning, Student Engagement

If there is one thing in education that gets touted as a cure all for everything its “student relationships” and connections. While I will absolutely say these are critical to educational success in any school, district, or classroom, finding the right way to achieve this connection can be challenging. Not only are we facing a population of learners that is … Read More

3 Ways to Know if Your PD is Working

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Innovation, Leadership, Personalized Learning, Professional Development

Professional Development (PD) is everywhere. Workshops. Webinars. Book studies. PLCs. You’ve probably been through it all. But here’s the question that nobody seems to ask out loud: “Is any of this actually working?” Schools spend hours (and let’s be honest, a lot of money) on PD every year. But if it’s not leading to better outcomes for teachers or students…what’s … Read More

Exploring The Grid Method: A Step-by-Step guide to Mastery Learning

Chad OstrowskiBlog

You spend hours planning, you deliver the lesson with passion, and still, some students just don’t get it. Meanwhile, others are ready to sprint ahead. It feels like you’re juggling fire while riding a unicycle, right? We’ve all been there, trust me. That’s where mastery learning and The Grid Method come in. Mastery learning can change your classroom from a “one-size-fits-all” … Read More

The 5 Things Every Professional Development Should Include

Chad OstrowskiBlog, Classroom Management, Differentiation, Innovation, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Professional Development, Student Engagement

Planning PD for your staff can be stressful. You want to make sure that the time and resources are well spent, your teachers are getting actionable value from it, and that you’re getting what you asked for from your PD provider. Working with schools and districts across the country has allowed our team to create and develop high-quality professional development … Read More