The most successful coaching programs often share characteristics like consistent feedback practices, right-sized coaching cycles, and essential coaching data, just to name a few. But keeping these components in harmony with one another is a feat for any district to accomplish. Level Data sat down with a Chief of Schools and a school principal from two Georgia districts to learn how they approached the monumental task of crafting coaching programs with transparency, consistency, and most importantly, impact. Though their programs may differ, both leaders named actionable strategies that any district administrator, school leader, or coach can embrace to maximize their returns on this major investment. Keep reading to discover ways to ensure every educator receives high-quality, individualized support to cultivate student growth.

Creating inclusive classrooms takes teamwork, clear communication, and a shared understanding of student support. Yet too often, general and special education teams operate in parallel rather than in partnership. This webinar provides practical guidance to help bridge that gap without increasing your workload. Join Jaymi Brumfield, Special Education Administrator from Ohio, and Stacy Hunt, an experienced educator and former SPED teacher, as they share tried-and-true strategies, classroom examples, and a flexible framework for providing accommodations and modifications across all grade levels. Join us to learn: The difference between accommodations vs. modifications (and why it matters) One district’s practical framework for clarifying support expectations across student needs Classroom-ready examples across elementary, middle, and high school settings How inclusive planning prevents behavior challenges and increases success How to ensure documentation is accessible, accurate, and ready for accountability Whether you're a general teacher seeking clarity or a Special Education interventionist wanting stronger collaboration, this conversation is for you.

In the wake of tough news about literacy, Farmington Municipal Schools (FMS) has much to celebrate. In addition to a steadily increasing graduation rate since 2010, FMS saw a 10% gain in student state reading scores in both grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 in the last two years alone. These trends aren’t a lucky streak. In 2020, New Mexico’s Department of Education launched its Structured Literacy New Mexico initiative to boost reading achievement. Since then, FMS has worked diligently to research, understand, and ultimately adopt structured literacy within its own schools. A major part of this undertaking included aligning three critical factors that affect student achievement: curricula, instruction, and assessment. Level Data recently sat down with Jennifer Bowles, Director of Early Education, and Nicole Lambson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to reflect together about planning, implementing, and monitoring FMS’s new structured literacy program. Keep reading to learn how they led their district through major change with tangible results.