Teach & Thrive: 8 Competencies for Immediate Classroom Impact

Catapult Learning is proud to partner with Praxis, the world’s largest, private educational and workforce research and measurement organization. By drawing on insights gleaned from ETS Praxis® elementary-mathematics test data, coupled with research around critical, high-leverage teaching practices, Catapult Learning is excited to host a webinar focused on the top 8 teaching competencies educators are struggling with and how to address them within your school system. In this session, you will learn: •The top 8 core competencies that impact teaching and learning in today’s classroom and how to address them within your school system •Strategies to increase math instructional excellence [...]

2024-05-06T13:28:27-04:00May 6th, 2024|
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LIPDRC – May 2024 Newsletter

Happy Teacher Appreciation Month from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) Let's take this opportunity to celebrate and honor the remarkable educators who shape the future of our society through their hard work and dedication. We're immensely thankful for the passion and commitment that you bring to your classroom each day, particularly in the face of the unprecedented challenges of recent years. This month, we have something truly special in store for you! Introducing our Teacher Appreciation Engagement Series. Throughout the month, we will be releasing a series of short videos, one each week, packed with tips on [...]

2024-05-02T13:44:56-04:00May 2nd, 2024|
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Authoritarian Parenting Can Make It Harder for a Child to Succeed—Here’s Why

A study says parents are trying to take control of their child's academic pursuits. Experts explain why that can cause issues.It’s been a rough go for children academically over the last few years—from pandemic switches to virtual learning and the continued fallout. A survey of more than 3,000 parents by Test Prep Insight indicates parents are trying to take control of the situation by becoming stricter about academic success.1The survey shows 49% of parents say they are giving their children shorter leashes because of anxiety about their children’s future abilities to navigate a job market. About 20% parents reported being focused on educational [...]

2024-04-16T16:23:03-04:00April 16th, 2024|
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Women Leading Education

To support the wellness of women in school leadership, Catapult Learning is proud to offer central office administrators and building leaders a complimentary 90-minute, in-person professional development workshop of your choice*, including an option from EmpowerU, our newest mental health service! Please fill out the form below to bring a PD for up to 35 administrators to your district. You may choose one of these three topics:  1. Supporting Educator Self-Care and Wellness In today's demanding educational landscape, prioritizing educator self-care and wellness is paramount. In this 90-minute professional learning opportunity, educators will delve into the crucial realm of [...]

2024-05-02T09:25:16-04:00April 12th, 2024|
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LIPDRC – April 2024 Newsletter

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As we step into the month of April, the Long Island Professional Development Resource Center invites you to continue your journey of renewal and growth. Our theme for this month, "Rising Stronger," urges you to persevere in your pursuit of personal and professional development. Your unwavering dedication to your students propels our collective journey forward, and we are confident in your ability to turn aspirations into impactful actions! In this month's edition: Dive into our workshop resources for the latest insights and valuable takeaways. Stay engaged as we continuously refresh [...]

2024-04-05T15:21:52-04:00April 4th, 2024|
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Want to improve test scores? Remove these non-academic barriers

An alarming undercurrent to current academic declines is a rising tide of maladaptive behaviors across all student populations. We’ve all seen the statistics. Reading and math scores are down in the latest NAEP numbers. The average scores for 9-year-old students in 2022 declined five points in reading and seven points in mathematics compared to 2020. The decline in math was the largest drop since 1990. History scores are also dropping, and alarmingly so: In 2022, the average U.S. history score in eighth grade decreased by five points compared to 2018 and by nine points compared to 2014. The average score in 2022 [...]

2024-04-01T15:45:03-04:00April 1st, 2024|
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What is teacher wellness?

Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teaching? You're not alone! Many educators experience stress and burnout. Learn more about the effective strategies to improve teacher wellness.

2024-04-01T10:25:54-04:00April 1st, 2024|
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Catapult Learning and Praxis Partner on Program to Equip New Teachers With Skills in Math Instruction and Core Competencies

Easy-to-implement ‘New Teacher Math & Essentials’ professional development program empowers educators with essential skills and strategies to drive student achievement PHILADELPHIA, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of professional development solutions for educators in K-12 schools and intervention programs for students, today announced a partnership with ETS, the world’s largest, private educational and workforce research and measurement organization. Drawing on insights gleaned from ETS Praxis® elementary-mathematics test data, Catapult Learning will offer a New Teacher Math & Essentials program, designed to directly address key areas of need for new and aspiring educators, enabling them to strengthen [...]

2024-03-12T14:43:14-04:00March 12th, 2024|
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LIPDRC – March 2024 Newsletter

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As we stride into the lively month of March, the Long Island Professional Development Resource Center extends an invitation to sustain the momentum of growth and progress. Our overarching theme, "Marching Forward," encourages you to persist in your commitment to personal and professional development. Your dedication to students remains paramount, and we count on your unwavering enthusiasm to transform renewed motivation into meaningful actions! In this month's edition: Recap of Our Workshops:  “This has completed changed my approach to teaching literacy. The evidence-based strategies and insights provided have profoundly [...]

2024-03-07T16:12:46-05:00March 4th, 2024|
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