Creating Equitable Opportunities for Student Success in School Improvement

Thursday February 20, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Room 16AB

Leaders from Spokane Public Schools will share how Whitman Elementary School and Chase Middle School strategically harnessed high-leverage instructional practices to benefit all students, including disadvantaged, English Language Learners (ELL), and Special Education subgroups. Key strategies include high-quality core instruction, data-driven dialogue, Universal Design for Learning, Professional Learning Communities for collaborative efforts among educators, and prioritizing inclusion support through common schedules and co-teaching. Leadership teams drew inspiration from John Hattie’s research, emphasizing collective efficacy through strong PLCs. Chase Middle School serves as a Washington state demonstration site for inclusionary practices, while Whitman Elementary is poised to onboard with the University of Washington in 2024-25. This success story underscores how dedicated leadership positively impacts student growth and achievement, fostering equity and improvement.

Presenters
type:
In-person Workshop
theme:
Leadership
audience:
All audiences
tags:
School Improvement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion