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1203, 2024

Catapult Learning and Praxis Partner on Program to Equip New Teachers With Skills in Math Instruction and Core Competencies

By |March 12th, 2024|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

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, [...]

403, 2024

LIPDRC – March 2024 Newsletter

By |March 4th, 2024|Categories: NYS PDRC|

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 [...]

1502, 2024

1-on-1 coaching is the missing piece in student mental health

By |February 15th, 2024|Categories: Catapult In the News|

This article was originally published by District Administration and can be found here: https://districtadministration.com/1-on-1-coaching-is-the-missing-piece-in-student-mental-health/  There is a student mental health crisis in the United States. The U.S. Surgeon General declared the decline of student mental health as the “crisis of our time.” Nearly one-third of U.S. students report having [...]

1502, 2024

Optimizing Student Achievement: Best Practices in Leading Literacy Implementation

By |February 15th, 2024|Categories: Webinar|

Recorded on: March 5, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET Hosted by: Susan Gerenstein, Vice President of Professional Development Kimm Rombardo, Solutions Specialist Unlocking literacy is critical to accessing learning across all subject areas. Vital to successful literacy initiatives are the practices identified in effective literacy implementations. [...]

1402, 2024

California’s Equity Multiplier with Catapult Learning

By |February 14th, 2024|Categories: Webinar|

February 26, 2024 | 12:30 PM PT or February 27, 2024 | 10:00 AM PT Hosted by: Peter Birdsall, President and Legislative Advocate, Education Advocates, LLC Sandra Morales, Partner and Legislative Advocate, Education Advocates, LLC Jennifer Gotkin, Director of Strategic Partnerships for CA, Catapult Learning Kari Swift, Director [...]

1202, 2024

What is math tutoring?

By |February 12th, 2024|Categories: EduBlog, Featured Blog|

Continuing the post-pandemic trend of plummeting test scores, recent data from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests revealed that math scores for American students dropped to an all-time low. Let’s dive into math tutoring, its benefits, what to look for, and how Catapult Learning can help your district’s students improve in math.

3101, 2024

LIPDRC – February 2024 Newsletter

By |January 31st, 2024|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As we embark on the second month of 2024, the Long Island Professional Development Resource Center invites you to continue your journey of personal and professional growth with our theme: "New Year, New You." We trust that you are maintaining [...]

1901, 2024

EmpowerU Honors Exemplary School Partners for Outstanding Impact on Student Mental Health

By |January 19th, 2024|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

MINNEAPOLIS –  EmpowerU, a leading national provider of mental health skills and support for schools, recently recognized five school districts for their longstanding commitment to improving student resilience and mental health. The districts, based in Minnesota where EmpowerU was founded in 2018, each worked with EmpowerU [...]

1201, 2024

Making the Transition from EANS to Other Funding

By |January 12th, 2024|Categories: EduBlog, Featured Blog|

The federal education funding landscape can be difficult terrain for even the most experienced educators to navigate. . In this article, we’ll discuss how schools can make the transition from EANS funding to other funding, such as Title and IDEA, and how Catapult Learning can help make this switch seamless.

301, 2024

LIPDRC – January 2024 Newsletter

By |January 3rd, 2024|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) 2024 is here and the time to begin creating better habits is now! "New Year, New You" is not only our theme for January, but for the whole year and we need your commitment to make it happen. Your Long [...]

712, 2023

LIPDRC – December 2023 Newsletter

By |December 7th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) We're thrilled to commence this winter month with a burst of educational inspiration. From transformative workshops that have fueled your passion for teaching to the exciting events, resources, and invaluable insights we have in store, December promises to be a [...]

512, 2023

Catapult Learning is ALL IN VA

By |December 5th, 2023|Categories: Webinar|

December 13 12:00 - 12:30 PM ET Hosted by: Molly Cavanaugh, Director of Strategic Partnerships Please join us on Wednesday 12/13 from 12-12:30PM for a lunchtime session on how Catapult Learning can support your school division with All IN VA funding. Our High-Dosage Tutoring, Literacy based PD, and [...]

1511, 2023

Virtual ESI for Building Leaders Workshop Series

By |November 15th, 2023|Categories: Webinar|

January 16-18 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET Register for Webinar  Catapult Learning invites you to join us for Virtual ESI for Building Leaders, our three-day virtual workshop series designed specifically for building-level administrators. Led by Michelle Doyle, a leader in educational consulting and equitable services, these three [...]

1411, 2023

Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

By |November 14th, 2023|Categories: EduBlog, Featured Blog|

This may be stating the obvious, but education is most effective when students are consistently in school and learning. Unfortunately, chronic absenteeism from school—which increased dramatically during the pandemic—continues to be a nationwide crisis.

711, 2023

LIPDRC – November 2023 Newsletter

By |November 7th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) November has graced us with its warm hues and the whisper of autumn's transformation, and your Long Island PD Resource Center newsletter is right there with it! We are thrilled to commence this month with a renewed focus on educational [...]

2410, 2023

What Is Blended Learning?

By |October 24th, 2023|Categories: EduBlog|

Education hasn’t looked the same since the pandemic as new approaches and innovations make their way into classrooms around the world. One of those approaches, which remains quite popular and effective today, is blended learning.

1210, 2023

What is Financial Literacy?

By |October 12th, 2023|Categories: EduBlog|

Did you know that more than 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck? When this is the case, how do people set themselves up for long-term financial security?

1210, 2023

What is Tutoring?

By |October 12th, 2023|Categories: EduBlog|

Tutoring is extra academic learning and support that can be delivered by a teacher, other school staff, an experienced peer, or a professional tutor.

510, 2023

LIPDRC – October 2023 Newsletter

By |October 5th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) Welcome, Lifelong Learners, to the October Edition! October has arrived with its vibrant leaves and a symphony of colors, and so has your Long Island PD Resource Center newsletter! We're delighted to kick off this autumn month with a burst [...]

410, 2023

Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD

By |October 4th, 2023|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Balancing teacher workload and maximizing the outcomes of PD--to create immediate impact, lasting skills, educator engagement--requires a thoughtful approach I vividly remember 20 years ago when I first entered the education field as an elementary school teacher. My lifelong career dream became a reality as I proudly entered my [...]

2509, 2023

Holistic PD: Strategies for District Leaders to Equip and Empower Today’s Educators

By |September 25th, 2023|Categories: Webinar|Tags: |

Webinar Catapult Learning Holistic PD: Strategies for District Leaders to Equip and Empower Today’s Educators Presented by District Administration Originally Held: October 17, 2023 | 2pm-3pm ET Watch Webinar Recording Today’s district leaders face a daunting array of challenges, from addressing pandemic learning loss, to complying [...]

2009, 2023

FullBloom Acquires EmpowerU, Deepening Its Commitment to Mental Health Services

By |September 20th, 2023|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Move enhances company mission of supporting students' resilience and mental well-being to unlock learning potential and academic outcomes PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FullBloom, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, behavioral health, and professional development solutions, today announced the acquisition of [...]

709, 2023

Making the Most Out of Your Investment in Educators

By |September 7th, 2023|Categories: EduBlog|

The most recent NAEP scores are not pretty…especially in reading and math, with the latter seeing its largest drop since 19901. But academics is just one issue facing educators today— non-academic barriers to learning are on the rise across all student populations.Many teachers are simply not prepared to handle the [...]

509, 2023

LIPDRC – September 2023 Newsletter

By |September 5th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As the summer days gradually give way to the buzz of a new school year, we are thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to all the dedicated teachers who are returning to our vibrant learning community. The journey ahead promises [...]

1108, 2023

LIPDRC – August 2023 Newsletter

By |August 11th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As we gear up for another exciting new school year, our special edition newsletter for August is dedicated to classroom management and routines—the building blocks for a successful and enriching learning environment. From tried-and-true strategies to innovative approaches, we've curated [...]

408, 2023

Improved Literacy Scores Require Improved Literacy Instruction

By |August 4th, 2023|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District, looking to improve test scores through more holistic and effective PD, engaged Catapult Learning to provide job-embedded literacy coaching workshops on how K-5 teachers can apply the Science of Reading through structured literacy. Here's how: Literacy scores are lower [...]

308, 2023

Catapult Learning Teacher PD Featured on NBC News (Washington, DC)

By |August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Catapult Learning’s professional development partnership with the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District in Maryland was recently featured on WRC NBC 4 Washington’s news. The coverage highlighted the district’s efforts, in collaboration with Catapult Learning PD, to equip their educators with the tools and strategies they need to overcome [...]

1207, 2023

LIPDRC July Newsletter

By |July 12th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) This July it is with great joy and admiration that we gather here to celebrate the conclusion of another remarkable school year. With unwavering dedication and resilience, you have guided your students through challenges, embraced new ways of teaching and [...]

3005, 2023

LIPDRC- June 2023 Newsletter

By |May 30th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As the summer season approaches, we hope this newsletter finds you energized and ready to embark on new learning adventures. At Long Island Professional Development Resource Center, we are committed to providing you with the latest insights, strategies, and resources [...]

105, 2023

LIPDRC- May 2023 Newsletter

By |May 1st, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) It's Teacher Appreciation Month! That means it's time to honor and celebrate the hardworking and dedicated educators who shape the future of our society. We are grateful for the passion and commitment that teachers bring to their classrooms every day, [...]

2504, 2023

Catapult Learning Announces Partnership with Inclusive Practices Leader Dr. Jenna Mancini Rufo

By |April 25th, 2023|Categories: Catapult In the News|

PHILADELPHIA, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of instructional services for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, today announced a partnership with Jenna Mancini Rufo, Ed.D., a renowned education expert in inclusive practices and author of Reimagining Special Education. The partnership is [...]

1104, 2023

3 Keys to Teacher Retention

By |April 11th, 2023|Categories: EduBlog|

We’ve reached an inflection point regarding teacher retention, and education leaders must strategize on how to keep their best educators before it’s too late. Consider these 2022 statistics: 80% of teachers indicate that burnout is a serious problem.1 55% of educators now indicate that they are ready to leave [...]

704, 2023

LIPDRC- April 2023 Newsletter

By |April 7th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Spring is here, and we feel now is a perfect time to reflect. Take this time to reflect on your goals and aspirations as a teacher and to recommit to the pursuit of excellence in the classroom. Let's finish the year strong! In this edition of our Long Island [...]

603, 2023

LIPDRC- March 2023 Newsletter

By |March 6th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Greetings! As we move further into the year, we approach the month of March, which brings with it the promise of new beginnings and fresh opportunities. It’s a time when the world around us begins to awaken from the slumber of winter, and we are reminded of the transformative [...]

1302, 2023

Catapult Learning Selected by Mississippi Department of Education to Provide Statewide Professional Development and Coaching Services

By |February 13th, 2023|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Multi-year contract delivers instructional mathematics training and support to K-12 public schools PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, announced its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide [...]

1002, 2023

Catapult Learning Selected by Mississippi Department of Education to Provide Statewide Professional Development and Coaching Services

By |February 10th, 2023|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Multi-year contract delivers instructional mathematics training and support to K-12 public schools PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in K-12 schools, announced its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to provide [...]

802, 2023

LIPDRC- February 2023 Newsletter

By |February 8th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

February is upon us, and as the winter months continue, it's more important than ever to provide our schools with the resources they need to succeed. The Long Island Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) understands the unique challenges that schools face, and we are dedicated to supporting them in [...]

2001, 2023

Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) chooses Catapult Learning to provide mathematics coaching services to selected schools

By |January 20th, 2023|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will provide 25 or more new instructional math coaches over the next four years to identified K-12 schools. The coaches will deliver professional development and coaching services to teachers and administrators that will improve student outcomes. Today, the Mississippi State [...]

1001, 2023

LIPDRC- January 2023 Newsletter

By |January 10th, 2023|Categories: NYS PDRC|

Welcome back to school and to the new year 2023! January is often the time when we see the most growth in our students because they know what to expect from their teachers, they are back in the habit of working at school and all the instructional pieces start [...]

111, 2022

Catapult Learning is Named a 2022 Cognia ‘System of Distinction’

By |November 1st, 2022|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Intervention and professional development provider places in the top 10 percent of all Cognia programs assessed globally PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catapult Learning, a nationwide leader in math and literacy intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic [...]

111, 2022

The Only Real Way to Recover from Learning Loss

By |November 1st, 2022|Categories: EduBlog, Press Releases & Announcements|

The devastating learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has been well-documented, and its effects still linger today. A recent survey shows that  59% of families are worried that their children will experience long-term academic struggles because of disruptions to their education (both academic and emotional) during the COVID-19 [...]

410, 2022

Recent NAEP Test Scores Illustrate the Importance of High-Dosage Tutoring

By |October 4th, 2022|Categories: EduBlog, Press Releases & Announcements|

Two decades’ worth of progress…gone. Just like that. Everyone was aware of the learning loss and intellectual damage done by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores offer grim, sobering insight on just how devastating the pandemic was to education—math and reading [...]

2908, 2022

Tips for bridging learning gaps and achieving positive student outcomes

By |August 29th, 2022|Categories: EduBlog|

Actionable strategies and solutions designed to prepare administrators for a successful new school year As the 2022-2023 school year kicks off, the obstacles facing faculty, staff, and students remain significant. In fact, the upcoming school year might be the most challenging yet. Administrators continue facing pandemic-induced hurdles such as [...]

1105, 2022

Catapult Learning Releases 2022 Learning Bags for Supplemental and At-Home K-12 Student Education

By |May 11th, 2022|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Bags provide cost-effective way to keep young minds engaged throughout summer break PHILADELPHIA, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools, today announced the availability of its 2022 Student [...]

1904, 2022

Catapult Learning Selected by Illinois State Board of Education to Deliver High-Impact Tutoring for Recognized Nonpublic K-12 Schools

By |April 19th, 2022|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements, State Partnerships|

Contract ensures at least 5,000 students attending recognized Illinois nonpublic schools during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic years will receive tutoring services CHICAGO, April 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic [...]

2403, 2022

Imparting Responsibility and Accountability among Children

By |March 24th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

The healthy development of children in their early years plays a critical role in providing building blocks for economic productivity, educational achievement, social skills, responsible citizenship, and other elements. In the wake of the rapidly developing technology and the emergence of the internet, it is important to equip the [...]

2701, 2022

How to Address Summer Learning Loss

By |January 27th, 2022|Categories: EduBlog|

Summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, has been a point of discussion and concern in K12 education for decades. While some experts claim that summer learning loss is a myth, assessment data and other evidence show otherwise. COVID-19 school closures and prolonged virtual learning have disrupted learning [...]

2001, 2022

Screen Fatigue: What It Is and How to Alleviate It

By |January 20th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

Screens. They can be our best friends. After all, they’re instant sources of education and entertainment. They help us communicate and learn. They’ve been so vitally important throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as lifelines to friends and families as well as virtual classrooms. But screens can also be our worst [...]

1901, 2022

6 Ways for Students to Deal with School-Related Anxiety

By |January 19th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

Think back to the days when you were a student. More than likely, there were certain subjects or exams that gave you anxiety. The thought of studying or doing homework for that particular subject probably caused stomach cramps, nausea, and even actual fear. You might still feel residual effects [...]

1401, 2022

Social-Emotional Learning: What It Is and Why It’s Important

By |January 14th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is one of those buzzwords you hear quite a bit in the education world today. If you’re not familiar with social-emotional learning, it is essentially curriculum focused on learning about our emotions from a cognitive and emotional level and learning different skills that can be used [...]

1401, 2022

Communication Skills: What They Are, How to Practice Them, and How They Can Change Your Child’s Life

By |January 14th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

One of the most important skills we all should learn is to properly communicate with others. This looks different for everyone, as some individuals have different abilities that may change how they communicate with others. Examples include learning American Sign Language for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, Braille [...]

1401, 2022

How to Help Your Child with Focus & Attention

By |January 14th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

There are many distractions that take away from learning, building relationships with others, and family time. The digital age brought more access to entertainment and ways to connect with the world through fast internet and new technology. It also brought an expectation that things need to happen immediately, thus [...]

1301, 2022

Tips for Preventing COVID-19 Slide

By |January 13th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

Educators and parents alike prepare for the “summer slide”, the net negative phenomena in which students academically regress during summer recess, but in the world of COVID-19 how do we effectively prepare for and combat the “COVID-19 slide”? The COVID-19 slide may similarly impact students by resulting in the [...]

1301, 2022

When to Seek Out a School Counselor

By |January 13th, 2022|Categories: ADNY|

Educators, just like parents, worry about a child’s well-being. Knowing what behaviors to look out for and when to seek out help is important—for a child’s social, emotional, and physical wellness. Due to COVID-19 and the state of our world right now, we have all experienced a range of [...]

2710, 2021

How Schools Can Responsibly Spend EANS Funding

By |October 27th, 2021|Categories: EANS Blog, EduBlog|

EANS funding can be a difference-maker when you allocate those funds toward resources that allow your schools to accelerate their students’ learning, make up lost learning time that resulted from COVID-19, and address social-emotional learning. Before we get into some of the most impactful ways to spend your EANS [...]

2309, 2021

Educator’s Guide to EANS Funding

By |September 23rd, 2021|Categories: EANS Blog, EduBlog|

Whenever federal funding is made available to schools, questions inevitably follow. Our Educator’s Guide to Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) Funding helps clarify the many rules and regulations involved with this type of funding, and provides answers to the questions you may have. As an educator, you’ll need [...]

2309, 2021

FullBloom Appoints Celeste Chatman as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Talent Management

By |September 23rd, 2021|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Proven Leader Will Help Guide Company’s Mission to Create a More Equitable and Inclusive Work Environment PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FullBloom, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, behavioral health, and professional development solutions, today announced the hiring of Celeste Chatman as vice president of [...]

2308, 2021

Catapult Learning Introduces New High-Dosage Tutoring Program To Reinforce Foundational Math And Literacy Skills For K-12 Students

By |August 23rd, 2021|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Back-to-school program accelerates learning and boosts social-emotional support August 23, 2021, PHILADELPHIA – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools, today announced the availability of its new high-dosage tutoring offering, an intensive program [...]

2907, 2021

Catapult Learning To Present Free EANS II Webinar Examining Funding Uses And Eligibility Requirements

By |July 29th, 2021|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Non-public schools and state education agencies will learn how to make best use of new American Rescue Plan funds CAMDEN, N.J., July 28, 2021 – Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools, today [...]

1307, 2021

Catapult Learning Marks 20th Year Offering Missouri Summer Journey Program for K-12 Students

By |July 13th, 2021|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements, State Partnerships|

Free turnkey educational program is designed to enrich children’s knowledge and skills with a hands-on, project-based curriculum that reduces summer learning loss ST. LOUIS, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public [...]

1207, 2021

Students return in droves to Missouri Summer Journey

By |July 12th, 2021|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Catapult Learning's Suzanne DeZego, Vice President - Missouri, was recently quoted in a news article focusing on the return and growth of the Missouri Summer Journey program this year. The turnkey summer program provides complete support for districts, including lesson plans, enrollment toolkits, and professional development materials for teachers. [...]

2004, 2021

Catapult Learning Offers Turnkey Summer Journey Program to Combat Learning Loss for Students

By |April 20th, 2021|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Enjoyable, academically enriched curricula and social-emotional learning tools are designed to keep young minds engaged and equipped to return in the fall CAMDEN, N.J., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public [...]

1101, 2021

Catapult Learning Offers Free Webinars for Education Community on New Opportunities Created by COVID-19 Relief Package

By |January 11th, 2021|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Sessions guide public and nonpublic schools, district and state agencies through the Consolidated Appropriations Act CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools, today announced the [...]

1012, 2020

Instructional Coaching Strategies: 7 Smart Tips for Success

By |December 10th, 2020|Categories: Coaching, EduBlog, Professional Development|

Research consistently shows that teachers, particularly new teachers, who work with instructional coaches are more likely to remain with their schools.1,2 Many schools and districts continue to be challenged with hiring and retaining qualified teachers, making it important to employ strategies to both retain and develop teachers. Coaches are increasingly [...]

2411, 2020

Catapult Learning Announces New Free Diversity and Equity Webinar Series for Educators

By |November 24th, 2020|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Strategies for Identifying & Eliminating Systemic Bias While Celebrating Student Diversity & Promoting Equity CAMDEN, N.J., November 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools, today [...]

2309, 2020

FullBloom Announces the Appointment of Arne Duncan as Chairman of its Board of Directors

By |September 23rd, 2020|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

September 23, 2020, Camden, N.J. – FullBloom, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, behavioral health and professional development solutions, announced the appointment of former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Duncan is a managing partner of the Emerson Collective, a [...]

1509, 2020

[Video] Social Emotional Learning: Incorporating Best Practices During Times of Change

By |September 15th, 2020|Categories: SEL Mindfulness|

Children and families are still experiencing trauma about isolation, health, survival and disparities amid the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic. The recent police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, and numerous others, as well as the associated unrest across the nation and the world, have compounded this [...]

3006, 2020

Officials Wary of Announcing Fall School Agenda

By |June 30th, 2020|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Catapult Learning's Shirley Torho, Manager of Student and Family Support, was recently quoted in an article focusing on the uncertainty regarding the upcoming fall semester at universities. The quote was published by the Washington Informer, a weekly newspaper covering news, issues, and features relating to the African American community [...]

2705, 2020

Catapult Learning Announces New Free Professional Development Webinar Series

By |May 27th, 2020|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Impact from a Distance: Academic, Behavioral and Social Emotional Strategies for Students and Educators during COVID-19 CAMDEN, N.J., May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a provider of intervention programs for students and professional development solutions for teachers in both public and nonpublic K-12 schools, today announced [...]

805, 2020

Impact From A Distance: Webinar Series

By |May 8th, 2020|Categories: Webinar|

Impact From A Distance: Academic, Behavioral and Social Emotional Strategies for Students & Educators during COVID-19 During this unprecedented time, the ability to virtually and remotely deliver meaningful and relevant content is more important than ever. Our Professional Development webinars will present valuable knowledge and information on [...]

1311, 2019

Catapult Learning and the University of Oregon’s Center on Teaching and Learning Awarded Grant to Support Literacy

By |November 13th, 2019|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Organizations’ Institute for Scaling Evidence Based Education Will Implement MTSS Reading Program Trial in 50 Schools November 12, 2019, (Camden, NJ/Eugene, OR) – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of professional development, instructional intervention, special education, and behavioral health solutions, and the Center on Teaching and Learning (CTL), a world-class [...]

111, 2019

Student of the Month: Kaden

By |November 1st, 2019|Categories: Sierra School Thompson|

Kaden has been chosen as student of the month for Sierra School of Thompson. Kaden has shown tremendous growth from the program since his first day of school. Kaden advocates for his needs and is very respectful. Kaden loves to help his Teacher organize the classroom. [...]

111, 2019

Staff of the Month: Jennifer

By |November 1st, 2019|Categories: Sierra School Thompson|

Sierra School of Thompson selected Jennifer Ireland to be staff of the month. Jennifer is always willing to lend a helping hand . She goes above and beyond everyday she walks in our doors. Jennifer attends to the children's needs and is always open for students VTO's. [...]

111, 2019

Perfect Attendance: Staff

By |November 1st, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

We enjoy celebrating our staff and thus far this school year staff have had perfect attendance! Staff earned a pizza party to celebrate. Shout out to: Mr. Gove, Ms. Martin, Ms. Barela, Ms. S, Ms. Q, Mr. Bielik, and not pictured, Mrs. Tweed, Mrs. Munevar, and Ms. Martin, and [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Shadaesha

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Goodridge Academy|

What has Daesha accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Daesha has continued to grow in the program since arriving for the beginning of the 2019-20 school year. Daesha consistently comes to school on time and prepared. Daesha also takes pride in [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Russell Wade

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Goodridge Academy|

What impact has Russell had on colleagues and students over the past month? Counselor Wade demonstrates what it is to be a true professional. Through his leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Counselor Wade is a pillar of positivity to everyone in the building. Never turning away [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Terra

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Findlay|

What impact has Terra had on colleagues and students over the past month? Terra is an Assistant Teacher in the Middle School/High School B.E.S.T. Classroom. She is a vital part of the classroom's positivity and functionality. She runs groups within the room with direction from the [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Alan

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Lima|

What has Alan accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Alan has been a great role model to his peers within our classroom. He is very helpful to his peers and to the staff. Alan enjoys interacting/joking with his friends at school. [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Caleb

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Bucyrus|

What has Caleb accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Mrs Megan says that Caleb has significantly changed his behaviors around this school year. Caleb participates daily in activities. Mrs Megan also said that Caleb now verbalizes his frustrations and requests [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Megan

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Bucyrus|

What impact has Megan had on colleagues and students over the past month? Megan is a very dependable co-worker to have, she is always willing to help when needed. Megan definitely has an impact on her students because she is very consistent in her classroom [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Zaki

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: PATH Academy|

What has Zaki accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Zaki has been on time for school and in proper uniform. Zaki pushed through several challenges and has even invested his time by giving back. Several moments stand out but, can replace [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Logan

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Nova Center|

What has Logan accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Logan has exemplified a Nova Student for his kindness, dedication to academics, and ability to regulate and stay focused in class. October 26th marked one official year on Gold Level for Logan. [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month. Jalynn

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: High Road Academy: Laurel|

What has Jalynn accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? While Jalynn is new to HRA enrolling on September 3rd, he has quickly demonstrated the qualities and characteristics worthy of the Student of the Month honor. Staff members frequently commend Jalynn’s work [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month. Ms. Jackson

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: High Road Academy: Laurel|

What impact has Ms. Jackson had on colleagues and students over the past month? Ms. Jackson has worked as an Assistant Teacher in our 11th-grade classroom since November 2018. Ms. Jackson has shown tremendous growth and development in her instructional skills. Ms. Jackson shared that she [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Ms. Cunningham

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: FCS PEAK Academy|

What impact has Ms. Cunningham had on colleagues and students over the past month? Ms. Cunningham is very consistent, creative and passionate about teaching the students. Ms. Cunningham is a second year teacher that has shown a great capacity to accept knowledge, instruction, constructive criticism and [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Moet

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: FCS PEAK Academy|

What impact has Moet had on colleagues and students over the past month? Moet is a calming guide in the crazy world of IEPs and 504s. She shares information with all stakeholders and is transparent in the needs of our kids. She always puts them first [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Denetrya

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: FCS PEAK Academy|

What has Ms. Stanley accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Ms Stanley has been an excellent example of PEAK Academy and this program. She completes all of her work on time. Redirects her peers with dignity and respect. Interact with staff [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Kiana

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Capital Academy|

What impact has Kiana had on colleagues and students over the past month? Kianna, “Ms. Ki”, Proctor joined Capital Academy during the 2018-19 school year in the role of Elementary Teaching Assistant. Ms. Ki brought with her a depth of knowledge and experience working with children [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Drakari

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Capital Academy|

What has Drakari accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Since returning this school year Drakari has consistently demonstrated positive behaviors and growth. This month he has earned himself a place in Capital Academy’s Student Government. Drakari is a charismatic student who [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Kirk

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

What impact has Kirk had on colleagues and students over the past month? Kirk immediately gained a positive rapport with some our most challenging students. He is always willing to help in the various classrooms and always has a teamwork attitude. Kirk has a great relationship [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Joseph

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

What has Joseph accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Joseph has worked very hard to earn his way to be a Gold Level student. He regularly volunteers to run daily errands for his teachers, such as; make copies, sweep the classroom, [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Lauren

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

What has Lauren accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Lauren has been named Aurora Day School's Student of the Month. Lauren consistently displays kindness and respect to her peers and staff while juggling a full course load. Lauren has also started [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Ms. Bianes

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Apex|

What impact has Ms. Bianes had on colleagues and students over the past month? Ms. Bianes has been an outstanding member of our team. She is a hardworking individual who always takes on more than what she is expected too. When it comes to our students, [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: Nick

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Apex|

What has Nick accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? The Apex team picked Nick for our student of the month not only because he is awesome, but he excels as a student. Nick has been able to do well in academics [...]

3110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Mr. Cook

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Anthony Wayne Academy|

What impact has Mr. Cook had on colleagues and students over the past month? Mr. Cook has been a positive influence with both staff and students. Leading by example, always present and willing to support those around him. He does thing the right way and works [...]

3110, 2019

Student of the Month: T’Auri

By |October 31st, 2019|Categories: Anthony Wayne Academy|

What has T'Auri accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? T'Auri has become a strong leader and independent success at Anthony Wayne Academy.  She has participated in the school’s student government while up holding her high academic status. T'Auri has support her [...]

2910, 2019

Student of the Month: William

By |October 29th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School of Alhambra|

Our student of the month for October is William! On his first day of school, William attempted to leave the classroom every single opportunity provided. When asked to conduct an academic task, William stepped away from his desk within 5 seconds and made his way towards [...]

2910, 2019

Key Staff: Alex

By |October 29th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School of Alhambra|

Alex is one of our top 1:1 Aides. He’s genuinely caring towards all students. He is reliable as he shows to work promptly and consistently everyday. Alex remains calm during crisis situations. He has a consistent pleasant and empathetic demeanor. Alex is detailed, thorough, highly organized, efficient, [...]

2510, 2019

Staff of the Month: Alexis

By |October 25th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Main Street|

Sierra School has selected Alexis Dees to be staff of the month. Alexis it’s always willing to lend a helping hand she goes above and beyond for the kids at Sierra school and she’s always spreading joy and kindness. And that is why we have selected her [...]

2310, 2019

Staff Spotlight: Ms. Barbara

By |October 23rd, 2019|Categories: Springall Academy|

This month’s staff spotlight is highly appreciated by all! Ms. Barbara started in January of 2013 as our Administrative Assistant. She undoubtedly goes above and beyond every day. Her daily job duties are done with efficiency and efficacy. She keeps our school organized and on point. She [...]

1710, 2019

Great Shake Out

By |October 17th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Sierra participated in the annual Great Shake Out on October 17th at 10:17am. This is an event was started in California, however it is practiced all over the world to help prepare for an Earthquake where students practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold on." Thank you to all of our [...]

1110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Abby

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Lima|

What impact has Abby had on colleagues and students over the past month? Abby has been an essential asset to our team over the past month. She has taken on several new roles and responsibilities this school year. Abby is an integral part of our incentive [...]

1110, 2019

Student of the Month: Gavin

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Lima|

What has Gavin done over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Over the past month we have been searching for a student who has shown significant growth and represented the schools core values well. I'd like to introduce to you Gavin Hamlin. He [...]

1110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Adiva

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: High Road School of Philadelphia|

What impact has Adiva had on colleagues and students over the past month? Ms. Bady makes everyone feel welcomed, while safeguarding the privacy and security of the students and our building. Ms. Bady is consistently one of the first to arrive and last to leave. She has [...]

1110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Aimee

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Fairfield, CT|

What impact has Aimee had on colleagues and students over the past month? We are very pleased to announce High Road School of Fairfield County staff of the month is Mrs. Russo! Mrs. Russo has worked for High Road since 2013! She is our transition coordinator [...]

1110, 2019

Student of the Month: Jordan

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Findlay|

Jordan is currently on Blue Day 28 about to receive Gold status. He is prompt, on time, and genuinely a good person. Jordan is always willing to help someone in need if he is able to. An active participant in class, Jordan keeps everyone thinking by asking the [...]

1110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Tashiemia

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: BEST Academy|

What impact has Tashiemia had on colleagues and students over the past month? Tashiemia demonstrates punctuality and professionalism daily. She takes excellent data collection on Catalyst and demonstrates strength in conscientiously implementing programs. Tashiemia implements targets as written by the teacher and gives thoughtful feedback on [...]

1110, 2019

Student of the Month: Jay

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: BEST Academy|

It has been such an honor to be part of Jay’s education. To watch him grow to the point where he can focus on tasks and start to truly explore his academics has been a great joy. What has Jay done over the [...]

1110, 2019

Football In Full Swing

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Football is in full swing this fall here at Sierra Academy! The varsity team is 2:1 this season with a team full of amazing talent. The students are showing tremendous growth in leadership skills, time-management, handling success and failure, perseverance and keeping healthy! Come join us for our next [...]

1110, 2019

Oma’s Pumpkin Patch

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

On October 1st, three classes started off the fall season with an exciting trip to Oma's Pumpkin Patch! Upon arriving, the classes learned that Oma's Pumpkin Patch was named after the owners grandma, who is Dutch! The students then took a hay ride past the sunflower field [...]

1110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Adi

By |October 11th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Congratulations to our staff of the month for September, Ms. Adi Martin. Ms. Martin teaches our high school diploma bound classroom. After 1 year as an assistant, Ms. Martin stepped into the role as classroom teacher and has done exceptionally well. Not only has Ms. Martin jumped [...]

1010, 2019

Career Fair at Ripken Stadium

By |October 10th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Harford County, MD|

High Road School of Harford County students attended a career fair on October 10, 2019 at the Ripken Stadium. This provided students the opportunity to find jobs and internships, network, and put their communication skills at work. Each student who attended was fully engaged in the event, asked employers [...]

910, 2019

Making Progress

By |October 9th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Caroline County|

Anthony M. has been in the High Road program for three years and has made amazing improvement since he began. He has consistently increased his time in the general education classroom which is our goal as a High Road team. Currently, Anthony simply checks in with High [...]

410, 2019

Celebrating Our Staff

By |October 4th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

We enjoy celebrating our staff and thus far this school year 12 staff have had perfect attendance! Staff earned a pizza party to celebrate. Shout out to​ Mr. Gove, Mr. B, Ms. Martin, Ms. Barela, Ms. S, Ms. Renze, Ms. Q, Mr. Bielik, Mr. Brooks, and not pictured, Mrs. [...]

410, 2019

It’s Hockey Time

By |October 4th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Caroline County|

Students at High Road School at Lockerman Middle school have been practicing their dribbling, passing and puck skills during their P.E. class. By the end of the quarter student will be able to develop and apply principles of attack versus defense in small sided games of hockey. [...]

410, 2019

September Student of the Month

By |October 4th, 2019|Categories: High Road Program: Frankford|

Our High Road Program at Frankford student of the month for September is Saniya. Saniya was nominated by the staff due to her hard work and achievements this month. Staff members report that Saniya not only has a positive attitude but has the best attendance of the [...]

410, 2019

September Staff of the Month

By |October 4th, 2019|Categories: High Road Program: Frankford|

Our High Road Program at Frankford staff of the month for September is Mr. Matt Brunetto! Mr. Matt has been a teacher at our school since September 2018. Staff members nominated Mr. Matt due to his attention to detail, his preparation of lessons, and his passion for [...]

110, 2019

Staff of the Month: Joanna

By |October 1st, 2019|Categories: High Road Program: Ferguson|

Joanna Doberstein has been awarded the staff of the month for September. Joanna is the teacher in the B.E.S.T. classroom. Entering just her second year as the teacher in that classroom, Joanna has done an amazing job creating a positive classroom culture. Working with our ASD population, [...]

110, 2019

Student of the Month: Sumarie

By |October 1st, 2019|Categories: High Road Program: Ferguson|

The student of the month for September was awarded to Sumarie Velez. Sue is a senior this year and just started her third year at the High Road Program at Ferguson. The overwhelming consensus among the staff who voted was that Sue has dramatically increased her level [...]

3009, 2019

Staff Spotlight: Taylor

By |September 30th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School San Joaquin|

Taylor has shown leadership skills among staff, and has proven to be an effective team member by taking initiative and helping out wherever he is needed. His classroom is pretty on point, too. He's got great command over and facilitation of the rotations and level systems. [...]

3009, 2019

Student of the Month: Chayton

By |September 30th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School San Joaquin|

Chayton has displayed excellent academic performance and behavioral management in the classroom for the first month of school. He always participates during instruction and consistently raises his hand when wanting to comment. He also is a motivator for his classmates​ and leads by example by making [...]

2709, 2019

Staff / Student of the Month

By |September 27th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Providence|

What impact has Matthew had on colleagues and students over the past month? Matthew has been extremely helpful in helping all students and staff with daily activities for the Month of September. Matthew gets the daily breakfast for each student within our school. He is also [...]

2709, 2019

Staff of the Month: Brett Leonard

By |September 27th, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Findlay|

What impact has Brett had on colleagues and students over the past month?She demonstrates a positive attitude while interacting with other staff and all of the students in the school. Why did other staff members select Brett as Staff of the Month?She's always willing to assist and help [...]

2609, 2019

Working Hard, Playing Hard

By |September 26th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Eastern Extension|

Last week students had the opportunity to earn a trip to the water park. All students who worked hard throughout the week completing all their I-Ready testing and having excellent behavior got to spend the day cooling off, making friends and enjoying a BBQ at the local [...]

2609, 2019

Student of the Month: Marcus

By |September 26th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Sonoma County|

Meet our Student of the Month - Marcus! Marcus is a 10th grade student who started a part-time transition to his school of residence at the beginning of the current school year. Marcus attends Sierra School for the first four periods of the day before moving [...]

2609, 2019

Sierra Strong

By |September 26th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Sierra Strong is a morning exercise program focusing on getting ready for the school day by participating in energizing activities that will help to maintain focus, and attention to the ​task. Participating in Sierra Strong helps us to have a strong body and strong mind. Below is the [...]

2609, 2019

Welcome to Hogwarts

By |September 26th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Southern Delaware|

Welcome to Hogwarts! Our middle school classroom begun reading The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling in early September. The class has really enjoyed the book, so much so that they transformed their classroom into Hogwarts! The students were very excited to showcase their room on back to school night! [...]

2309, 2019

Student of the Month: Spencer

By |September 23rd, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Weld County|

What has Spencer done over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Spencer B. has been at Sierra School of Weld County for nearly three years and is only 2 months away from graduating. Spencer shows up everyday with a positive yet humorous attitude and [...]

2309, 2019

Staff and Student of the Month

By |September 23rd, 2019|Categories: Apex|

Ms. Rian Bear-Flores and Dallas Christensen For the month of September Ms. Rian Bear-Flores and Dallas Christensen were selected as staff and student of the month. Ms. Rian's charisma, hard work and dedication with the students led her to be selected as staff of [...]

2309, 2019

Staff of the Month: Tori

By |September 23rd, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Bucyrus|

Tori Emery – Teacher Assistant, Elementary BEST What impact has Tori had on colleagues and students over the past month? Tori goes above and beyond in the classroom and has been very helpful with the new staff in helping them with the students. Tori [...]

2009, 2019

Staff of the Month: Kimberly

By |September 20th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Anne Arundel County|

What impact has Kimberly had on colleagues and students over the past month?So far this year Kim has been integral in implementing behavior interventions to assist staff with achieving both academic and behavioral goals. Kim has been a support to teachers in their classroom by providing behavior [...]

2009, 2019

Staff of the Month: Robert Young

By |September 20th, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

What impact has Robert had on colleagues and students over the past month? Robert has an unwavering dedication to students, staff, parents and program! In addition to being the Transitions Coordinator, he is also a Certified Trainer for NPCI, Assistant Supervisor and IT in training! Why [...]

2009, 2019

Student of the Month: Jariel

By |September 20th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Anne Arundel County|

What has Jariel done over the past month to achieve Student of the Month?So far this school year, Jariel has obtained our highest behavioral level. Jariel has perfect attendance. His success and work ethic has earned him an LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) placement starting at the end [...]

1909, 2019

Student of the Month: Aaron

By |September 19th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School of Alhambra|

Aaron has made significant behavioral progress. His behaviors up till the end of summer consisted of crying shortly after lunch through dismissal daily. He would run out of the classroom at any given opportunity and head towards the exit of the building.  His crying has stopped completely. [...]

1909, 2019

Super Hero of the Week

By |September 19th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School of Alhambra|

Derris Hurth was nominated as, “The Super Hero of the Week” by his class. Not only is he a friend to his peers, Derris helps his peers both academically and with offering advice. Derris has demonstrated the “power” to arrive daily and to transition from rotation to [...]

1909, 2019

Monday Money Madness

By |September 19th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

We will be continuing this year in our efforts toward financial literacy. We have partnered again with Junior Achievement Finance Park and will be attending an all school trip in May to complete their simulation for the 2nd year in a row. Weekly we will be engaging in [...]

1909, 2019

Meet our Social Worker

By |September 19th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Southern Delaware|

Alisha McCanney LCSW – School Social Worker   Alisha began her career with High Road School in 2015. Previously she worked with Wraparound Delaware supporting youth in mental health court, truancy court, and low level supervision. Visit our website to learn more about [...]

1909, 2019

Autism Cruise from a Staff’s Perspective

By |September 19th, 2019|Categories: BEST Academy|

One of our amazing staff members, Michael Shashaty, had the pleasure of traveling on the Autism Cruise over the summer. Prior to this summer, I had never been on a plane. Before that, I had visited only a handful of states. Traveling was not something I [...]

1309, 2019

Student of the Month: Valeria

By |September 13th, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Valeria is in High School 1. Since she has started the school year she has not missed any days, She has hit the ground running this year with her class work. She has participated in reading in front of the class out loud to all of [...]

1309, 2019

Meet the Team: Jean Rogers

By |September 13th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Sonoma County|

Meet our Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Jean Rogers! Mrs. Rogers has been working at Sierra School since March of 2017. She started out as an Assistant Teacher before moving into​ her current role in August of the same year. The list of tasks and projects that Mrs. [...]

1209, 2019

Staff Spotlight – Lucy Maloney

By |September 12th, 2019|Categories: Springall Academy|

Ms. Lucy Maloney started at Springall in Spring of 2018 as a San Diego State Volunteer (SDSU). She worked in our middle school classroom volunteering for a class she was taking at SDSU to complete her undergraduate degree. She was then hired on as a full-time employee in [...]

1209, 2019

Staff of the Month: Marlene Sanchez

By |September 12th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School of Alhambra|

My staff of the month is Marlene Sanchez. Marlene exceeds expectations in all areas. She is punctual and has sustained an excellent attendance record since her first day of employment. She maintains accurate records of all students assigned to her. She takes initiative by offering assistance to teachers [...]

1209, 2019

Meet our Social Worker

By |September 12th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: New Castle, DE|

Jeff Pincin, School Social Worker Jeff Pincin has been at High Road School of Delaware since summer 2018. Prior to joining the High Road School of Delaware team, Jeff Pincin worked as a mobile therapist with kids in foster care and at-risk families. Jeff Pincin earned his Bachelor's [...]

1209, 2019

Meet our Associate Director

By |September 12th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: New Castle, DE|

Richelle LaFage-Sutton, Associate Director of Education Richelle Sutton joined Specialized Education Services, Inc. in August, 2014 and is currently the Associate Director of Education with High Road School of Delaware. She has served in numerous roles during her tenure with High Road School; including assistant teacher, medical technician, [...]

1209, 2019

Student of the Month: Michael

By |September 12th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Antioch|

Michael is a middle school student on our Sierra – Fremont campus. Not only does he excel on our Sierra Fremont campus, but he does exceptional with transitioning to the mainstream middle school campus. He is a huge help around the campus and is always willing [...]

709, 2019

The Lion King Tryouts

By |September 7th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

On September 5, theater and choir try outs were held for our Winter performance of The Lion King. Students practiced their audition line "The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars." During theater and choir, students will work on memorization, speech, and acting. This [...]

709, 2019

Welcome Mr. Dillon!

By |September 7th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Sierra Academy would like to welcome Mr. Shane Dillon as a first year teacher! He has started the school year with enthusiasm, passion, and commitment. He redid his classroom over summer break and the students walked in excited and motivated to learn. Mr. Dillon has volunteered to get involved [...]

609, 2019

Back-to-School Tips for K-12 Educators

By |September 6th, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! Whether you're finishing your preparation for students to return or already a few weeks into instruction, right now is an exciting and busy time. We support over 300,000 students through 500 district partners across the country each year, and we've compiled a set [...]

509, 2019

Getting Crafty at Diablo Vista

By |September 5th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School: Antioch|

Sierra School (Diablo Vista) is getting crafty! After learning what mosaics were our students were able to try to make some of their own. Students took their time to create intricate designs and asked staff for help when needed. They are all extremely proud of their creations [...]

509, 2019

Department of Defense Education Activity Selects Catapult Learning to Deliver Special Education Services

By |September 5th, 2019|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Professional Development Program for Special Education Teachers Will Focus on Best Practices for Teaching K-12 Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. September 15, 2019 – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, behavioral health and professional development solutions, today announced the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity [...]

309, 2019

Meet Our Team

By |September 3rd, 2019|Categories: Sierra Lawrence, Sierra Livermore|

Simran Bhangu "Sierra School reminds me everyday why I love working with children. Even within a stressful environment I have a team who motivated me and is always there to help! I am able to go to anyone and receive help without hesitation. I love making a difference [...]

309, 2019

Back-to-School Tips for Principals (Part 2)

By |September 3rd, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

The new school year is well underway – and hopefully off to a great start. As the principal of your school, the tone you set in these early days serves as the foundation for the months to come. You have likely already established habits that promote an open and [...]

309, 2019

Back-to-School Tips for Superintendents (Part 2)

By |September 3rd, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

The new school year is well underway. As superintendent of your district, your leadership sets the tone for how the months to come will unfold. You likely have already visited your schools and made contact with all of your principals and teachers. They know you are there to help, [...]

2908, 2019

Student of the Month: Aiden

By |August 29th, 2019|Categories: Sierra School Phoenix|

Aiden is a kind and outgoing young man who loves to greet his peers and staff with a big high five each day. Aiden shines during his class’ weekly off campus outing to the Ability 360 Sports and Fitness Center, where he models excellent behavior, always [...]

2908, 2019

Student of the Month: Julian

By |August 29th, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Julian was given student of the month for his helpfulness. He is willing to assist staff in various errands and jobs. Julian has assisted in collecting and taking out the trash. He also assisted at the food truck  and helping Mr. Lopez unload Fun Friday snacks. [...]

2808, 2019

Therapy Services & Zones of Regulation

By |August 28th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Students will be participating in the “Zones of Regulation” curriculum. This curriculum includes lessons and activities designed by Leah Kuypers to help our students gain skills in the area of self regulation. This is used in addition to our “point sheet” behavioral management program that is used school [...]

2308, 2019

Local school that serves students with special needs to open

By |August 23rd, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News, High Road School: Windham County|

High Road School of Windham County aims to serve local school districts who have exhausted all local options in attempting to serve the needs of students with various special needs. The school could serve students with a wide range of conditions—from emotional disturbance and ADHD to those on the [...]

2108, 2019

New Classroom Sneak Peek

By |August 21st, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

We are excited to kick off the 2019-2020 school year at Sierra Academy of San Diego. Staff have been working hard on getting classrooms ready for students to come back on Tuesday, August 28th>! We look forward to seeing the students, working with families, and our exciting events this [...]

2008, 2019

Staff of the Month: Mindy Link

By |August 20th, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

What impact has Mindy had on colleagues and students over the past month? Mindy is receiving this award for her initiative and talent in supervising the on-campus job, Coffee Cart. Mindy has been innovative in working with the students to create stellar coffee services for all [...]

1308, 2019

Catapult Learning’s Little Leaves opens third behavioral health center

By |August 13th, 2019|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

White Marsh, MD Location Provides New Resource for Families Seeking High-Quality Applied Behavioral Analysis Treatment.August 13, 2019, White Marsh, Md./Camden, NJ – Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a division of Catapult Learning and a leading provider of center-based behavioral health services for children, today announced the opening of its new center [...]

1208, 2019

Back-to-School Tips for Principals (Part 1)

By |August 12th, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

It’s August at last and that means students across the country are back in the classroom. It’s a time when students anticipate new clothes, school supplies, lessons and experiences. Your faculty and staff spent a portion of their summer preparing for a great 2019-20 school year. As principal, you [...]

1208, 2019

Back-to-School Tips for Superintendents (Part 1)

By |August 12th, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

School is in session across the country and that means communities are coming together for the 2019-2020 academic year. Your principals, teachers and staff have already welcomed students back into the classroom. Students are reconnecting with one another and anticipating many new and exciting lessons and experiences. As superintendent, [...]

1605, 2019

SJSD Sets Sights on Summer School

By |May 16th, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News|

As the final day of classes approaches, those in the St. Joseph School District are gearing up for a new summer school program. Summer Journeys through the company Catapult Learning LLC is different from the district’s in-house programs of the past, focusing on STEM-based projects and classes like robotics [...]

1605, 2019

Family Fun Day

By |May 16th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Bloomington|

High Road School of Bloomington is hosting a family fun day on Friday, May 24th. Parents, siblings, and extended family are welcome to come to the school from 12:00 to 2:10 to eat lunch and participate in the planned activities. Come join us and celebrate summer! [...]

205, 2019

Catapult Learning Offers Resources to Combat Summer Learning Loss

By |May 2nd, 2019|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Learning Bags and Summer School Programs Keep Young Minds Engaged CAMDEN, N.J., May 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions, today announced the availability of its 2019 Student Learning Bag & Lending Library Catalog, offering a cost-effective way to supply [...]

2504, 2019

Career Day

By |April 25th, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego, Springall Academy|

On April 10, 2019, Sierra Academy and Springall Academy teamed up to host the annual Career Day Fair event for our students. We had 13 vendors with different jobs come out to allow students the opportunity to learn about the people in our community. These vendors included a Padres [...]

2404, 2019

Op-Ed: Learn About Individuals With Autism

By |April 24th, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News, Sierra School: Main Street|

Thomas Roberts, Program Director of the Sierra School at Main Street, recently wrote an opinion piece in the The Daily Camera entitled "Learn About Individuals With Autism." "April marks Autism Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise understanding, beyond the statistics, about people who are differently abled. It is about [...]

2404, 2019

Autism Isn’t a Defining Characteristic for Those on The Spectrum

By |April 24th, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News, Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Brandi Eagling, Program Director of the Sierra Academy of San Diego, recently wrote a opinion piece in the Times of San Diego entitled "Autism Isn’t a Defining Characteristic for Those on The Spectrum." In the piece, Brandi explains how people sometimes do not see all the ways our students [...]

2204, 2019

When your child’s education calls for a holistic approach

By |April 22nd, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

All students have dynamic needs, but when traditional education isn’t working for your child, it may be time to consider alternatives. Often educators look to add academic or behavioral interventions but fail to program strategies that support students’ holistic needs. When educators take a holistic approach that [...]

1604, 2019

Meet the Team: Amy Beirne

By |April 16th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Bloomington|

Amy Beirne, Certified Special Education Teacher I did a lot of volunteer work in college working with kids: after school programs, partners in reading through the local library, child advocate, and volunteer work at the juvenile detention center. I absolutely loved working [...]

904, 2019

March Students of the Month

By |April 9th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Wright City|

Students from Academic I and II were awarded Student of the Month for March. These students demonstrated academic improvements, increased positive behaviors, maintained positive relationships with their classmates and school staff, and exemplified character traits of honesty and trustworthiness. Visit our website [...]

304, 2019

Read-a-thon

By |April 3rd, 2019|Categories: Sierra Academy: San Diego|

Sierra's Read-a-thon in March was a great success with our students reading nearly 10,000 minutes or 167 hours outside of school!  Many students earned reading certificates and homework passes.  The following fourteen students read enough minutes to earn a pizza party:  Josiah, Sonny, Annalise, Meayva, Andre, Simon, Saul, Andres, Bryce, [...]

304, 2019

A new partnership that will change the way teachers across the country teach reading

By |April 3rd, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News|

A new collaboration between The University of Oregon and Catapult Learning is laying the foundation for improving curriculum and teaching approaches in schools across the country. With proven results, the program is gaining so much interest that there is already a backlog in training requests. “ A new partnership [...]

2603, 2019

Student Highlight – Brandon

By |March 26th, 2019|Categories: Kent Alternative Program|

Senior Brandon has been working diligently on his course work and his hard work has paid off. Brandon completed an APEX course on college and Career Prep and is one more credit closer to graduation! In College and Career Preparation students obtain a deeper understanding of what it [...]

2403, 2019

Year-End Solutions to Support Students and Build Instructor Capacity

By |March 24th, 2019|Categories: EduBlog|

Year-End Solutions to Support Students and Build Instructor Capacity According to recent ESSA guidelines, “funds must be obligated for the fiscal year in which they were allocated.” At Catapult Learning, we’re here to help ensure you get the most from your funding. Allocate your school’s year-end funds on turnkey solutions [...]

1503, 2019

Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Leadership Conference

By |March 15th, 2019|Categories: Events|

Catapult Learning attended the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP) Leadership Conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri from March 2-5, 2019. The Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals is a statewide organization in Missouri that exists to serve the needs of elementary and middle school principals, [...]

1503, 2019

Journey to Gold: Jared L

By |March 15th, 2019|Categories: High Road Academy: Laurel|

Jared L., 11th Grade Jared L., an 11th grader at High Road Academy, recently reached the Gold Level in the program's school-wide behavior management system. The Gold Level acknowledges when a student has reached a superb level of character and provides a model for other students to [...]

1303, 2019

Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE) Conference

By |March 13th, 2019|Categories: Events|

On February 18th Catapult Learning exhibited at the Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE) Conference. The theme of this conference was “Great Ideas.” Hundreds of special education professionals and industry partners gather to exchange time, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. Over three days of learning, we were [...]

2802, 2019

What is Occupational Therapy?

By |February 28th, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Findlay|

What is Occupational Therapy? In the school system, Occupational Therapy Practitioners focus on improving students overall academic improvement by integrating new techniques and giving more support outside of the classroom to improve fine motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, attention, coordination, visual perception and ADLs (activities of daily living) [...]

2802, 2019

Black History Month

By |February 28th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: St. Mary's County|

For Black History month, the students did research on the famous person they were assigned. Each student had to look up important information about their person, including when and where they were born, important facts about their accomplishments, and their legacy. The children really enjoyed doing this project, [...]

2802, 2019

February Student of the Month

By |February 28th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Wright City|

February's Student of the Month made an impressive rise through the Level system, worked hard on task completion, showed increased willingness to be flexible, did his best to process directions and stay on task, and averaged an impressive 95% of his daily behavior points and 100% of his [...]

2502, 2019

Bridgeport Barber Hopes to Inspire Youth to Pursue His Craft

By |February 25th, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News, High Road School: Wallingford, CT (High School)|

Jason Donalson is a barber at the Cuttin Edge Barber Shop in Bridgeport. He has been working with at-risk youth for years, some with learning disabilities, autism and physical limitations. On Wednesday morning students from the High Road School in Wallingford stopped by for a free haircut, while learning [...]

2002, 2019

Meet the Team: Katy Miller

By |February 20th, 2019|Categories: Springall Academy|

Katy Miller, Education Specialist I started working with special education students when I was in high school. I have always been drawn to this population of students and enjoy the challenges and be a part of successes. I decided to continue pursuing [...]

1102, 2019

Conquering Tech Ed!

By |February 11th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Worcester County|

Michael is an eighth grader who has grown immensely in his years with us at High Road. He began taking Technology Education at Snow Hill Middle School this year, learning how to build and make simple machines work. The class was given the assignment to create a project [...]

502, 2019

February Elementary Student of the Month

By |February 5th, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Dayne Harder has been working hard on both his behavioral and academic goals in the classroom. Dayne has been completing reading and math rotations with his teachers and working hard to achieve his points every day. Dayne always comes into class with a smile on his face and [...]

3101, 2019

ESEA Conference

By |January 31st, 2019|Categories: Events|

Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for students, will be exhibiting at the 2019 National ESEA Conference (formerly, the National Title I Conference). The event, happening through February 2nd in Missouri, is one of the [...]

3101, 2019

Educator Spotlight – January

By |January 31st, 2019|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the January 2019 Educator Spotlight Honorees! The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog that highlights the teachers, assistants, specialist, coaches, and professionals across the Catapult Learning community who make a positive impact on our students and schools throughout the country. They are our [...]

3101, 2019

Meet the Team: Melissa Dirzius

By |January 31st, 2019|Categories: BEST Academy|

Melissa Dirzius, Special Education Teacher & Art Teacher I began volunteering with special needs students in my High School Child Development Center.  I had considered several other fields as I continued my education — psychology, Social Work, BCBA but found they [...]

2801, 2019

Meet the Team: Brandon Galvan

By |January 28th, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Brandon Galvan, 1:1 Teacher's Aide Thank you to Aurora Day School Student Journalist Megan for conducting the following interview with Brandon. Mr. Brandon enjoys working with kids and hearing their stories. He enjoys the calm and enjoyable environment. He is a [...]

2601, 2019

IT Talent

By |January 26th, 2019|Categories: High Road Academy: Prince George’s County|

Briana C., is a very bright, and inspiring, twelfth grade student who attends the High Road Academy of Lanham, MD. Briana is currently enrolled in the Computer Repair class, at Prince George’s Community College. Briana, is one of those students who catches on very quickly, when it [...]

2501, 2019

University of Oregon Ed. Research Lab Partners With Catapult Learning

By |January 25th, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News, The Institute|

In EdWeek Market Brief, CEO of Catapult Learning Jeff Cohen as well as Hank Fien, the director of the University of Oregon's Center on Teaching and Learning recently discussed the newly formed Institute for Scaling Evidence-Based Education. Initially, the partnership will focus on ramping up the reach of the [...]

2201, 2019

Gabriel’s Angels offers a safe space for at-risk students to learn

By |January 22nd, 2019|Categories: Aurora Day School, Catapult In the News|

The Arizona Republic visited Aurora Day School to highlight the great work our students and Gabriel's Angels are doing. Gabriel's Angels is a nonprofit which provides animal-assisted activities which involve dogs and other animals in recreational and educational programs. Over the course of 18 weeks, students spend 15-20 minutes [...]

2001, 2019

MLK Jr. Day of Service Event

By |January 20th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: New Castle, DE|

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the achievements of one of the most influential of African American civil rights leaders during the 1960s. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated the use of nonviolence to end racial segregation. The day is celebrated with parades and speeches by civil rights and [...]

1801, 2019

Ask The Expert- Speech and Language Therapist

By |January 18th, 2019|Categories: Center for Autism: Findlay|

Ask The Expert: Speech and Language Therapist, Kaitlyn Harrold What is speech-language therapy? In the school setting, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) design therapy programs in order to meet the individual needs of students to increase functional and effective communication skills. Activities are created to teach new concepts, improve [...]

1801, 2019

STCC gives High Road School of Hartford students glimpse of future careers

By |January 18th, 2019|Categories: Catapult In the News, High Road School: Hartford CT (High School)|

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield Technical Community College provided career training to students from High Road School of Hartford. STCC's Workforce Development Center made it possible for students from the High Road School to get a sample of EMT training on Tuesday. Students also attended a modern advanced manufacturing machine shop [...]

1101, 2019

GOODworks Graduation

By |January 11th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: New Castle, DE|

Searah & Logan Pictured with Goodwill Instructor Teresa White and Vice-President Trudy Spence-Parker. Logan & Searah completed the 12 week GOODworks job training program. Logan had the opportunity to speak at the GOODworks graduation. He did a phenomenal job!

801, 2019

Lena’s Success!

By |January 8th, 2019|Categories: High Road School: Dorchester County|

Lena, a 5th Grader at Choptank Elementary in Cambridge, Maryland recently set a goal to attend math instruction with her general education. She attended math for 30 days in order to earn a special prize that she personally selected. This incentive pushed Lena not only to go to [...]

801, 2019

Catapult Learning and the University of Oregon’s Center on Teaching and Learning Partner to Create The Institute For Scaling Evidence Based Education

By |January 8th, 2019|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Institute to Focus Initially on Early Literacy Intervention [PR Web] January 8, 2019 (Camden, NJ/Eugene, OR) – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention, professional development programs, special education and behavioral health services, and the Center on Teaching and Learning (CTL), a world-class research center of the University of [...]

812, 2018

B.E.S.T. Academy uses robot to help students with autism

By |December 8th, 2018|Categories: BEST Academy, Catapult In the News|

WFSB Eyewitness 3 visited the B.E.S.T. Academy in Wallingford, CT to learn more about Milo, a robot designed to assist students with autism. Milo is being utilized at B.E.S.T. Academy to help students with greetings, staying calm, and how to speak to other people.“The students engaged are making rapid progress, [...]

512, 2018

One Shining Star – Emonte

By |December 5th, 2018|Categories: High Road School: Talbot County|

Emonte is a 3rd grader at EES who has celebrated many successes this year. At the start of the year he became a role model for new students entering our classroom. Emonte maintained 25 consecutive school days on our highest level of the behavioral management system which enabled [...]

3011, 2018

High School Student of the Month

By |November 30th, 2018|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Megan is November's High School Student of the Month. Megan is hard working, she turns in all of her academic assignments on time. Megan is very patient with her younger freshman peers in the high school 3 classroom. Megan is a senior working towards graduating this year. Megan [...]

2911, 2018

High Road Academy Impacts The Lives Of Special Education Students

By |November 29th, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News, High Road Academy: Laurel|

Tim Martin and Jordan Pugh, directors at High Road Academy in Laurel, Maryland spoke with the Prince George Sentinel about their school, how the first began their careers in special education, and their passion for serving students who haven't found success in the typical classroom. “ For our students who have [...]

2811, 2018

Meet Our New Middle School Teacher

By |November 28th, 2018|Categories: High Road School: Bloomington|

Happy Holidays! My name is Kristine Stonikas and I am the new teacher for the Academic Middle School at High Road School of Bloomington. I recently graduated with my Master's degree (2018) in Special Education from Grand Canyon University, and also have my bachelor's in English studies (with [...]

2811, 2018

Catapult Learning Announces Acquisition of Special Education Programs in Arizona and Colorado

By |November 28th, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Catapult Learning Continues Rapid Expansion in Special Education [PR Web] November 28, 2018 (Camden, NJ) – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of special education and instructional intervention solutions, today announced the acquisition of LifeShare USA’s Educational Resources division, a state-approved provider of private special education programming. The transaction expands Catapult’s [...]

2211, 2018

Teacher Spotlight

By |November 22nd, 2018|Categories: BEST Academy|

This month, we would like to put the staff spotlight on Ms. Ashley Kimbell! Ms. Kimbell joined the B.E.S.T. Academy in 2016 as a special education teacher. She received her Master's degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2017. This is Ms. Kimbell's first teaching position and she [...]

1311, 2018

Catapult Learning Expands Autism Services Through Acquisition of Capital Education Group

By |November 13th, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Company Combines Educational Programming with In-Home and Clinic-Based Therapy to Accelerate and Improve Outcomes for Children [PR Web] November 14, 2018 (Camden, NJ) – Catapult Learning, the nation’s largest provider of special education and instructional intervention solutions, today announced it acquired Capital Education Group (CEG), a leading provider of [...]

1311, 2018

Middle School News

By |November 13th, 2018|Categories: Aurora Day School|

In art we have been getting our festive groove on! We have worked with different textures and materials to complete candy corn, pumpkin silhouettes, and fall decorations for the fall festival. Middle school has been busy working in our rotational models and completing time on-task each week. We [...]

811, 2018

3 Tips for Effective STEM Instruction

By |November 8th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|

STEM is an engaging, hands-on learning experience driven by inquiry-based learning. Students develop their skills in collaboration, problem solving, and critical thinking to tackle challenges and objectives. With growing career opportunities in STEM-related fields, and the applicability of those 21st Century skills across academic and career disciplines, there is [...]

711, 2018

Sensory-Friendly Movie Night Hosted for Special Education Students

By |November 7th, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News, High Road School: Wright City|

Catapult Learning's High Road School of Wright City hosted a free Halloween-themed Movie Night featuring a sensory-friendly showing of “Hotel Transylvania" attended by 25 people, including students and family members. “During sensory-friendly movies, the lights are left on a little higher. This keeps the contrast of the bright colors [...]

511, 2018

How to Foster a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

By |November 5th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|

Teaching isn’t simply about getting students ready for tests. As educators, we know our work goes way beyond that to prepare them for a successful life. In every classroom, teachers have the power and platform to become positive influences, even role models and mentors – especially for students who [...]

111, 2018

Group Counseling Corner

By |November 1st, 2018|Categories: High Road School: New Castle, DE|

Our group counseling sessions have been revolving around communication for the past couple of weeks. Topics have included formal communication, phone communication, communicating our feelings, and even communicating during stressful situations like a job interview! The students have done very well. They enjoy role playing these situations and are [...]

3110, 2018

October Student of the Month – High School

By |October 31st, 2018|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Shelly was chosen as October's Student of the Month because of her unwavering commitment to her success in school. Shelly's attendance has improved significantly, and she routinely completes her in-class assignments without prompting, even going above and beyond by completing extra problem sets or helping her peers. Shelly, [...]

2410, 2018

Robinson Nature Center

By |October 24th, 2018|Categories: High Road Academy: Laurel|

Recently, the students in 5th, 6th and 7th grades had the opportunity to visit the Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, MD. This nature education facility is situated on 18 acres of land adjacent to the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area. Students listened to nature professionals speak about the area [...]

2410, 2018

Strategies for Developing Core Values at Your School

By |October 24th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|

Every school has its own culture that expresses shared values and expectations for students, faculty and staff. As the principal, you to set a positive example for others as they contribute to a productive learning and teaching environment. Core values help communicate your school’s story – its mission, standards [...]

2310, 2018

The Prince George’s Post Featured High Road Academy Co-Directors

By |October 23rd, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News, High Road Academy: Laurel|

In recognition of October being  Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, co-directors of High Road Academy, Laurel contributed to the Prince George's Post article "A Little Awareness - and Support - Goes a Long Way." Tim Martin and Jordan Pugh share, "As co-directors of the High Road Academy in Laurel, a school that serves [...]

2310, 2018

Educator Spotlight – September

By |October 23rd, 2018|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their Catapult colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our very own shining stars! For 2018-19, we are letting [...]

1910, 2018

“Parents, help is here” – Warren County Record

By |October 19th, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Aaron O'Neal, the Program Director High Road School of Wright City, shares advice for parents of K-12 students who are struggling with behavior management. In the article "Parents, help is here" posted by the Warren County Record O'Neal provides steps to address emotional and behavioral issues which could be caused by [...]

1110, 2018

Students of the Month – October 2018

By |October 11th, 2018|Categories: FCS PEAK Academy|

We are proud to feature of students of the month for October 2018! This month, Middle Schooler, Kiana Charles has risen to the rank of Student of the Month. Kiana has made strides in receiving awards for academics and attendance. Her positive attitude is contagious to [...]

710, 2018

Introducing our New Associate Director

By |October 7th, 2018|Categories: Center for Autism: Findlay|

At our Findlay location, Ms. Karrah Windau has been named our new Associate Director! She has spent the last five years working in the Occupational Therapy Department as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She has five years of experience working with the students at the school, as well [...]

310, 2018

Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom (Monthly Steps)

By |October 3rd, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|

In May 2018 I wrote about Culturally Responsive Teaching. To be a culturally responsive teachers we ourselves must be culturally competent. According to The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “cultural competence means to be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs and practices—and cultural and linguistic needs—of diverse population groups. Developing cultural competence is also an [...]

2909, 2018

Student of the Week- Sep. 28

By |September 29th, 2018|Categories: High Road School: Caroline County|

In the High Road School classroom at Lockerman Middle School, a “Student of the Week” is recognized and announced at the end of each school week. The “Student of the Week” is honored with earning a certificate, a “Free Rotation Pass”, and their name remains displayed the following [...]

1209, 2018

Catapult Learning Announces Acquisition of Special Education School in Southern California

By |September 12th, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Company Continues Growth of Special Education Offerings Around the Country (PRWEB) September 12, 2018, Camden, NJ – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of special education and instructional intervention solutions, today announced the acquisition of the Leeway School for Educational Therapy in Alhambra, California. The Leeway School will join Catapult Learning’s [...]

1209, 2018

Catapult Learning Launched a Back to School Sweepstakes to Recognize and Appreciate Teachers

By |September 12th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|

In September, Catapult Learning held the inaugural Back to School Sweepstakes. We asked teachers and supervisors from across the organization to tell us why they were excited to start the 2018 – 19 school year. The responses were overwhelming. Some teachers shared the thoughtful and creative prep work they [...]

709, 2018

Scientific Method & Fiesta Friday

By |September 7th, 2018|Categories: Capital Academy|

As part of his Scientific Method lesson, Mr. Hedash held a "Fiesta Friday" which required students to apply their knowledge of writing lab reports and processes of creating an experiment. Students used scale measuring instruments and conversion factors to determine exactly how many pounds of meat was required [...]

709, 2018

Tower Challenge

By |September 7th, 2018|Categories: Sierra School of Alhambra|

Team building is an important aspect of our school and classrooms. The Tower Challenge shows both teachers and students the importance of building a strong, healthy team. The Tower Challenge involves several teams (of 3-4 students) competing to assemble the tallest freestanding structure in a given time period with [...]

3108, 2018

August 2018 Students of the Month

By |August 31st, 2018|Categories: Aurora Day School|

Jada Jada has demonstrated exemplary behavior both in and out of the classroom.  She has served as a volunteer for several projects; attendance clerk, mentoring a non-verbal peer, St. Mary's Food Bank, horse therapy and multiple other activities.  She is an excellent participant in classroom rotations and shows [...]

2208, 2018

Catapult Learning Pilots STEM Program for Public and Private K-12 Schools in Houston Area

By |August 22nd, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News, Press Releases & Announcements|

(PRWEB) August 22, 2018 Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions, today announced the successful completion of a pilot program of its new STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) offering in public and private schools throughout the Houston area. Catapult Learning works with [...]

1806, 2018

McDonald County Summer Journey Featured on Local Missouri News

By |June 18th, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News|

McDonald County School District’s Summer Journey program, which runs from May 30 through June 29, was featured on a recent newscast on KFJX Fox 14 News. The network highlighted the Catapult Learning program’s success in McDonald County, which has 56% of its students in attendance for the 2018 Summer Journey program. The [...]

1206, 2018

Educator Spotlight – June 2018

By |June 12th, 2018|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

We are pleased to feature our first-ever Team of the Month edition of Educator Spotlight! Over the years, we have received several requests to nominate a team of teachers for the Educator Spotlight honor. Team is defined as a group of educators who work together daily to support learning, student [...]

805, 2018

In-Service Days Complement Professional Development Activities

By |May 8th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog, Professional Development, School Leaders|

A rich knowledge base exists on the benefits of thoughtful, multi-year professional development activities for schools, districts, and dioceses, inspired in large part by federally funded research on school improvement, organizational change, and adult learning styles. Effective educational leaders are familiar with insights gleaned from this knowledge base, and typically [...]

3004, 2018

Local Connecticut BOE member with Autism Speaks to Students at High Road Academy

By |April 30th, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News|Tags: , |

Enfield, Connecticut Board of Education member Sarah Hernandez, who has Autism, visited High Road Academy in Wallingford last week. Hernandez spoke with students, answered their questions, and toured the school with Education Director Sue Gilleaudeau.  Three local media outlets highlighted the visit in print and online features. Read the articles [...]

3004, 2018

Local Connecticut BOE member with Autism Speaks to Students at High Road Academy

By |April 30th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|

[vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom="no" pb_border_bottom="no" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Enfield, Connecticut Board of Education member Sarah Hernandez, who has Autism, visited High Road Academy in Wallingford last week. Hernandez spoke with students, answered their questions, and toured the school with Education Director Sue Gilleaudeau.  Three local media outlets highlighted the visit in print [...]

3004, 2018

Catapult Learning School Director Op-Ed on Autism and Inclusion Featured in Local Colorado Paper

By |April 30th, 2018|Categories: Catapult In the News|

An op-ed written by Sarah Strothkamp, Executive Director of Sierra School of Weld County, was featured in The Greeley Tribune, a print and online newspaper that serves Greeley and Weld Counties in Colorado. In the op-ed, It’s Time to Reflect on Inclusion, Strothkamp discusses the importance—and value—of inclusion both for  [...]

304, 2018

Catapult Learning to Exhibit at the 2018 National Catholic Educational Association Convention and Expo in Booth #423

By |April 3rd, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Leading Instructional Intervention Provider to Showcase Recently Launched STEM Program Based on the Engineering Design Process; Company Educational Experts to Host Sessions April 3, 2018, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for [...]

1303, 2018

Catapult Learning Launches New Turnkey STEM Program Inspired by the Engineering Design Process

By |March 13th, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

March 13, 2018, Camden, NJ – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions, today announced the launch of its new supplemental STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program. Catapult Learning works with hundreds of district partners across the country and has seen first-hand how schools [...]

1902, 2018

Catapult Learning Supports Steps for Students 5K Run for Catholic Education

By |February 19th, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Race Sponsorship Benefits Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston February 17, 2018, Camden, NJ - Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for students, today announced its sponsorship of the 13th annual Steps 4 Students 5K [...]

802, 2018

Catapult Learning Exhibits at the 2018 National Title I Conference

By |February 8th, 2018|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Leading Instructional Intervention Provider to Showcase Programs Among More Than 3,000 Educators February 8, 2018, Camden, NJ - Catapult Learning, a leading provider of instructional intervention and professional development solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for students, today announced its participation in the 2018 National Title I Conference [...]

2501, 2018

How Strong Instructional Leaders Can Bring Out the Best in Educators

By |January 25th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|

Great leaders and managers recognize the importance of maximizing their resources, including recruiting and retaining the right people for their organizations. In the book, First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently, authors Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman state, “Select a person, set expectations, motivate the [...]

1001, 2018

Investing in Self-Reflection: A Resolution for the New Year

By |January 10th, 2018|Categories: EduBlog|Tags: , , |

“Happy New Year!” This time of year, and specifically those words, often lead one through a customary self-reflection of the previous year—personally and professionally—with recollections of the good, the bad, and the indifferent in hopes of setting new goals. January 1st brings optimism for a new beginning, the perspective of [...]

2112, 2017

Educator Spotlight – December 2017

By |December 21st, 2017|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the December 2017 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our [...]

1812, 2017

Teacher Spotlight – Samantha Popel

By |December 18th, 2017|Categories: High Road School: Fairfield, CT|

“Samantha has started the Reading Buddies Program for our school with our high school students and elementary students. Within this program her high school students are paired up with a student from our elementary classroom. The high school students will read to their assigned elementary student and they [...]

1812, 2017

High Road School of Wallingford’s PJ Day Featured in Local News

By |December 18th, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|Tags: , , , |

Several students at High Road School of Wallingford got to wear their pajamas to school on Friday, December 15. The annual event, known as PJ Day, is a fundraiser for the Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Students who give donations get to participate [...]

1311, 2017

New High Road School Campus Featured in Local Maryland News

By |November 13th, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|Tags: |

The grand opening of High Road School's new location in Prince George’s County, Maryland, was recently featured in several local news outlets. Prince George's Community TV/CTV76 visited the school and interviewed Michelle Anderson, the school’s Education Director, for the story. Click here to watch the broadcast clip. The Beltsville News features the [...]

711, 2017

Catapult Learning Marks Grand Opening of New Location for Two Schools in Prince George’s County

By |November 7th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|Tags: , |

Special and Alternative Education Provider Opens Campus to Better Serve Students Catapult Learning, a leading provider of special and alternative education solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for students, today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the High Road School and High Road [...]

2310, 2017

Catapult Learning Awarded Contract for Title IV Program to Serve Private Nonpublic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

By |October 23rd, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Title IV Program Joins the Company’s Title I and II Program Partnerships with HISD October 23, 2017, Camden, NJ –Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced that the company has been awarded a contract by the Houston Independent School District to provide Title IV, Part A services to private, nonpublic schools within [...]

2010, 2017

Sierra Academy Featured on ABC15

By |October 20th, 2017|Categories: Sierra Academy of Scottsdale|

Following our grand reopening in early October 2017, we were happy to be featured in a news segment on ABC15. The news featured highlights our school’s focus on helping students with autism and other learning disabilities gain social and life skills, in addition to academics, to prepare them for the [...]

1210, 2017

Catapult Learning Receives Accreditation from AdvancED for Commitment to Continuous Improvement

By |October 12th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Special and Alternative Education Provider Excels in Voluntary External Review Camden, NJ – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of special and alternative education, intervention programs, and professional development solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for students, today announced it was granted Education Service Agency Accreditation by AdvancED, [...]

1110, 2017

Sierra Academy of Scottsdale Featured on ABC15 News

By |October 11th, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Sierra Academy of Scottsdale, which celebrated its grand reopening in early October, was featured in a recent news segment on ABC15 in Arizona. The news featured highlights the school’s focus on helping students with autism and other learning disabilities gain social and life skills, in addition to academics, to prepare [...]

310, 2017

Educator Spotlight – September 2017

By |October 3rd, 2017|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the September 2017 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are [...]

2909, 2017

District Sees Improved Test Scores & Budget Surplus with Summer Journey

By |September 29th, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|

In its inaugural year with Summer Journey, Union R-XI School District has seen positive results, from enrollment to test scores to budget surplus, according to several recent articles posted on emissourian.com. The school district saw  over a 100% increase in it enrollment over its 2016 summer program. More than 1,100 [...]

1209, 2017

Catapult Learning Expands Presence in Arizona with Acquisition of Desert Heights Academy

By |September 12th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Special Education Provider Now Serves Over 330 Students at Three Schools in the State September 12, 2017, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, a leading provider of special and alternative education, intervention programs, and professional development solutions that generate academic gains and better life outcomes for students, today announced the [...]

2208, 2017

Catapult Learning Strengthens Finance Team With Addition of Joseph Driscoll

By |August 22nd, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Finance Expert Brings More Than 20 Years of Fiscal Management and Oversight Experience to Company August 22, 2017, Camden, NJ –Catapult Learning, a leading provider of outstanding education solutions that generate demonstrable academic achievement and better life outcomes for students, today announced the appointment of Joseph Driscoll to vice president, [...]

1007, 2017

Catapult Learning Strengthens Sales Leadership with Addition of Chris Shenk

By |July 10th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

New executive brings over two decades of business development experience to Catapult Learning. July 10, 2017, Camden, NJ – Catapult Learning announced today that Chris Shenk has joined the company as Vice President of Sales for the company’s Education Solutions group. In this role, Shenk will lead the national sales [...]

2706, 2017

Successful Summer Journey Program Featured in Local Missouri Newspaper

By |June 27th, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Maryville R-II School District’s Summer Journey program was featured in a recent article in the Maryville Daily Forum, a local newspaper in Maryville, Missouri. The school district, which has run its own summer program in past years, adopted Catapult Learning’s Summer Journey for its 2017 summer school program. The result [...]

2206, 2017

Catapult Learning Awarded Title Services Contract for Seton Catholic Schools Network

By |June 22nd, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|Tags: , |

The three-year contract will provide Title I, II, and III services to 13 Milwaukee-area Catholic elementary schools. June 22, 2017, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced that the company has been awarded a three-year contract to provide Title services to the Seton Catholic Schools Network in Milwaukee, [...]

2006, 2017

Summer Journey Attendance Doubles for Missouri’s Union R-XI School District

By |June 20th, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Union R-XI School District is one of 35 Missouri school districts participating in Summer Journey, Catapult Learning’s summer program that enrolls nearly 25,000 Missouri students each year. The Union School District, which has offered a summer program in the past but adopted Summer Journey for 2017, was recently featured in [...]

205, 2017

Summer Journey’s STEM Curriculum Featured in Local Missouri Newspaper

By |May 2nd, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Catapult Learning's Summer Journey program was recently featured in an article on The Lincoln County Journal's website. The article, "Winfield Summer School to focus on STEM Learning,"  highlights the school district's focus on STEM learning, beginning with Summer Journey's STEM-focused courses with plans to expand STEM learning to the district's [...]

1204, 2017

Reverend Ronald Nuzzi, Ph.D., Named Executive Director of Equitable Access and Excellence at Catapult Learning

By |April 12th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

In his dual-capacity role, Reverend Nuzzi will focus on securing equitable services for students and developing programs that impact academic excellence nationally. April 11, 2017, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. announced the hiring of the Reverend Ronald Nuzzi, Ph.D., as Executive Director of Equitable Access and Excellence. Nuzzi [...]

504, 2017

Catapult Learning Principal Seminar Featured Acclaimed Speaker Richard Lavoie

By |April 5th, 2017|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Catapult Learning Principal Seminar Featured Acclaimed Speaker Richard Lavoie April 5, 2017, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning recently welcomed Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed., to speak to a group of more than 200 Lakewood, New Jersey principals and administrators. The event was held on Thursday, March 30, at Lake Terrace Hall in [...]

301, 2017

High Road Students Overcome Anxiety, Enjoy Holiday Party

By |January 3rd, 2017|Categories: Catapult In the News|

BLOOMINGTON — During a season of rambunctious holiday parties and lively school concerts, children with emotional and intellectual disabilities can miss out on the fun. Parents of students at High Road School — a private educational facility for children with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral issues — asked if administrators [...]

1711, 2016

ASHA Career Fair

By |November 17th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Catapult Learning will be exhibiting at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Career Fair from November 17-19 at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. At ASHA's career fair, this is the place where job seekers are able to connect with Catapult Learning and other employers. Each employer gets to meet one-on-one with job seekers [...]

911, 2016

Catapult Learning Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Steve Quattrociocchi

By |November 9th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Newly Named Education Solutions Group President Brings Three Decades of Education and Technology Leadership to Catapult Learning November 07, 2016 12:32 PM Eastern Standard Time CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catapult Learning, Inc., today announced the hiring of Steve Quattrociocchi as President of the Education Solutions Group. In his new role, Quattrociocchi will [...]

2810, 2016

R-XIV Uses New Tool to Gauge Learning

By |October 28th, 2016|Categories: Catapult In the News|

The Lonedell R-XIV School District has implemented a new assessment tool that will help students, teachers, administrators and parents gauge student understanding of specific content taught. Superintendent Jenny Ulrich said the district has recently purchased an online testing tool called Evaluate by Catapult Learning. “Our district uses formative, summative and [...]

808, 2016

The Special Education Teacher Identity Crisis: Prescriptive or Pragmatic? Part II

By |August 8th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

In The Special Education Teacher Identity Crisis: Prescriptive or Pragmatic? Part I, I discussed the special education teacher “identity crisis” as it relates to taking a more diagnostic/prescriptive role to planning instruction versus a more pragmatic role. I also described my observations of two special education teachers at [...]

208, 2016

Catapult Learning Awarded Department of Defense Contract for Systemwide K−12 Literacy Professional Learning

By |August 2nd, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Contract will support teachers in 168 schools on 60+ U.S. military bases throughout the Americas, Europe, and the Pacific. August 2, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced that the company has been awarded a contract for a base year and 4 option years by the Department [...]

607, 2016

Catapult Learning Announces Acquisition of Ohio-Based Autism Schools

By |July 6th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The acquisition represents the second in 2016 for the company’s Schools Division. July 6, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. has acquired the Center for Autism and Dyslexia (CFAD), a specialized school program with locations in Findlay and Lima, Ohio, serving approximately 140 students diagnosed with autism, dyslexia, [...]

507, 2016

Top 10 EduBlogs of 2015−16

By |July 5th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

As we look back at the blogs posted by our EduExperts over the last eleven months,  we notice several topics popular with our blogs readers throughout the 2015−16 school year. These topics range from the Every Student Succeeds Acts (ESSA) to differentiated instruction to special education and more. Following is a list of [...]

3006, 2016

Catapult Academy of Hillsborough County Honors 36 Graduates in Class of 2016

By |June 30th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|Tags: , , |

The two-year-old district-approved program now serves nearly 450 students on three Tampa campuses. June 30, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning announced the graduation of 36 students from the Hillsborough County School District–approved Catapult Academy program in Tampa, Florida. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, June 10, at [...]

3006, 2016

Catapult Academy of Duval County Honors 109 Graduates in Class of 2016

By |June 30th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The 2016 cohort is the largest graduating class for the three-year-old dropout recovery program. June 30, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning announced the graduation of 109 students from the Duval County Public Schools-approved Catapult Academy program in Jacksonville, Florida. The graduation ceremony was held on Monday, June 13, [...]

2906, 2016

Creating Authentic Learning Experiences in Your Local Community

By |June 29th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

Preparing students for the real world is central to current education pedagogy. To do this, educators create problem- and project-based learning assignments, encourage students to work collaboratively, develop engaging lessons, and produce a myriad of learning opportunities and assessments.  Whether we are talking about project-based learning, inquiry learning, [...]

2106, 2016

Catapult Learning Selected to Provide Tutorial Instructional Services to Volusia County

By |June 21st, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The company will serve eligible K−12 students in Volusia County non-public schools. June 21, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced that the company has been selected as a service provider by the School Board of Volusia County to provide tutorial services to eligible K−12 students in [...]

106, 2016

Catapult Academy of Marion County Honors 26 Graduates in Class of 2016

By |June 1st, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The district-approved dropout recovery program has graduated over 110 students since 2014. June 1, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning announced the graduation of 26 students from the Marion County School District-approved Catapult Academy program in Ocala, Florida. The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2016 was held on [...]

106, 2016

Catapult Academy of Dougherty County Honors 39 Graduates in Its Class of 2016

By |June 1st, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The school district-approved dropout recovery program has graduated more than 100 students over the past three years. June 1, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning announced the graduation of 39 students from the Dougherty County School District-approved Catapult Academy program in Albany, Georgia. The graduation ceremony for the Class [...]

3105, 2016

Educator Spotlight – May 2016

By |May 31st, 2016|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the May 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our [...]

2505, 2016

Catapult Academy of Muscogee County Honors 67 Graduates in Its Class of 2016

By |May 25th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|Tags: , , |

The district-approved program has graduated 127 students since its implementation in fall 2014.                                                      May 25, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning announced the [...]

1705, 2016

Using Visual Supports for Students with Developmental Disabilities

By |May 17th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

It is true, no two learners are alike. Some learn better through reading; others through listening or doing. For students with developmental disabilities, who have difficulty communicating with others and especially difficulty understanding what people in their environment are communicating to them, it is important to present information [...]

905, 2016

Engaging Special Needs Students with Experience-Based Learning

By |May 9th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

Students with special needs have unique strengths, motivators, preferences, and interests in a learning environment. By identifying and addressing these elements, educators can encourage a higher level of engagement. In experience-based learning, facilitators take a step-back approach—allowing for natural discovery of consequences and problem-solving-based learning The result of [...]

2904, 2016

Educator Spotlight – April 2016

By |April 29th, 2016|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the April 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our [...]

2604, 2016

Facing Hard Facts and Tough Decisions

By |April 26th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

As I looked at the calendar and considered what I wanted to write about in this blog, I started to reflect on my last few months of work-related travel and my conversations with school leaders throughout the country. I also thought about the countless conversations about education that [...]

1804, 2016

Catapult Learning’s Education Leadership Survey Results Featured in eSchool News

By |April 18th, 2016|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Catapult Learning’s Annual Education Leadership Survey was recently featured in an article in eSchool News, a monthly print and digital newspaper that covers all aspects of education technology. The overall results of the survey, which included questions that ranged across the education spectrum, reflected school leaders’ focus on meeting individual student [...]

804, 2016

Catapult Learning Named SIIA Education CODiE Award Finalist for Best Student Assessment Solution

By |April 8th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|Tags: |

Evaluate™, Catapult Learning’s next-generation assessment solution, earns prestigious education industry recognition. Camden, New Jersey, April 8, 2016  – Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced that the company’s Evaluate™ formative assessment system was named a finalist for the 2016 SIIA CODiE Awards in the category of Best Student Assessment Solution. The SIIA [...]

504, 2016

Five Ways to Motivate the Reluctant Learner

By |April 5th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

Educators can readily identify the student who seems to lack motivation. While he or she is generally not a behavior problem in the classroom, the unmotivated student can cause a teacher many sleepless nights. There are a variety of labels used to describe a student who just doesn’t [...]

404, 2016

Catapult Learning Announces Acquisition of Arizona-Based Special Education School

By |April 4th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The new program reflects the company’s focus on and commitment to expanding its special education programs. April 4, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Aurora Day School, a specialized school program in Peoria, AZ, that serves students with a variety of special needs. [...]

3103, 2016

Educator Spotlight – March 2016

By |March 31st, 2016|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the March 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our [...]

3003, 2016

Catapult Learning Releases Results of Education Leadership Survey

By |March 30th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

Survey respondents cited meeting individual student needs and building educator capacity as their primary focus. March 30, 2016, Camden, NJ – Catapult Learning, Inc. today released the results of its Annual Education Leadership Survey. The overall results of the inaugural survey reflect educational leaders’ focus on meeting individual student needs [...]

2903, 2016

Catapult Learning Celebrates 40 Years of Dedication to Student Achievement Gains

By |March 29th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The company has grown to serve 300,000 students and 25,000 teachers each year. March 29, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc., the largest provider of K−12 contracted instructional services in the U.S., is celebrating 40 years of improving academic outcomes and life opportunities for students in public, private, [...]

2203, 2016

Catapult Learning’s Evaluate™ Named Finalist for 2016 EdTech Digest Awards

By |March 22nd, 2016|Categories: Catapult In the News, Press Releases & Announcements|

The next-generation assessment tool is one of ten finalists in the assessment solution category. March 20, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. announced today that the company’s Evaluate™ benchmark assessment system has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 EdTech Digest Awards. The next-generation assessment system, which [...]

303, 2016

Catapult Learning’s Literacy First™ Featured on State Chamber of Oklahoma’s Member Spotlight

By |March 3rd, 2016|Categories: Catapult In the News|Tags: |

Catapult Learning’s Literacy First™, a professional development and job-embedded coaching program, is featured on the Member Spotlight page of the State Chamber of Oklahoma’s website. Literacy First is a research-based framework of best practices and strategies designed to build teacher capacity to create a literacy-rich environment that motivates and engages [...]

103, 2016

Catapult’s Dr. Eurmon Hervey Co-Hosts Clemson TV’s “Solutions to the Dropout Crisis”

By |March 1st, 2016|Categories: Catapult In the News|Tags: , |

Eurmon Hervey, Vice President of District and Community Partnerships for Catapult Academy, recently co-hosted an episode of Solutions to the Dropout Crisis, a professional development broadcast produced by Clemson University Broadcast Productions for the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N). Dr. Hervey, a former chair and long-standing board member of the [...]

2902, 2016

Educator Spotlight – February 2016

By |February 29th, 2016|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the February 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are our [...]

2202, 2016

Academic Intervention: What Does It Really Mean?

By |February 22nd, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

Outside the classroom, the word “intervention” has pretty clear associations. Think of the literal meaning of the word—a coming between—and how it manifests itself in our culture. We all know of instances where people have had to place themselves in someone else’s pathway and make them travel in [...]

1602, 2016

Catapult Learning Announces Expansion of Corporate Headquarters

By |February 16th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|

The company’s significant growth since 2010 has increased the need for the additional office space.  February 12, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning today announced the expansion of its corporate headquarters in Camden’s Ferry Terminal Building. The company, which moved from Philadelphia to its present location on the Camden [...]

202, 2016

Teacher Education, Part II: What Makes an Effective Teacher Education Program

By |February 2nd, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

“Evidence shows that effective teachers are the most important in-school contributors to student learning.” —from “Best Practices for Evaluating Teacher Ed. Programs” How do we prepare effective teachers? What are the components of an effective teacher preparation program? To begin researching the answer, I wrote the blog “Teacher [...]

2701, 2016

Educator Spotlight – January 2016

By |January 27th, 2016|Categories: Educator Spotlight|

Announcing the January 2016 Educator Spotlight honorees! Congratulations to our educators. The Educator Spotlight is a monthly feature on our Catapult Corner Blog. The educators that are highlighted are nominated by their colleagues in recognition of the positive impact they have on children and schools throughout the country. They are [...]

1901, 2016

Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap: How School Leaders Can Transfer Knowledge into Action to Impact Student and Teacher Learning

By |January 19th, 2016|Categories: EduBlog|

“Action expresses priorities.”   —Gandhi “Action is the foundational key to all success.”   —Pablo Picasso A new year has begun, and along with it come the resolutions–to eat better, exercise more, read more, stay in touch with friends, travel; the list goes on. The beginning of a new year [...]

1201, 2016

Andrea Vargas Named President, Schools Division of Catapult Learning, Inc.

By |January 12th, 2016|Categories: Press Releases & Announcements|Tags: , |

The former CFO will manage the expansion of the company’s alternative education, dropout recovery, and special education schools and programs. January 12, 2016, Camden, New Jersey – Catapult Learning, Inc. today announced the promotion of Andrea Vargas to President of the company’s Schools Division, effective immediately. Ms. Vargas most recently [...]

1112, 2015

Catapult Learning General Counsel Liza Wolf Named One of Philadelphia’s Top Corporate Counsel

By |December 11th, 2015|Categories: Catapult In the News|Tags: , |

Liza Wolf, Catapult Learning’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, was named one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2015 Top Corporate Counsel. Liza, who joined Catapult Learning in August 2013, was one of 16 attorneys honored at a reception held on Thursday, December 10, at the Union League in Philadelphia. Honorees [...]

610, 2015

National Dropout Prevention Network and Catapult Learning, Inc. Form Alliance

By |October 6th, 2015|Categories: Catapult In the News, Press Releases & Announcements|

Clemson, SC, October 6, 2015 – The National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) and Catapult Learning, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of K−12 contracted instructional services, have formed an alliance to address dropout prevention and recovery strategies. The announcement was made today by Dr. Sandy Addis, Director of the National Dropout Prevention [...]

3107, 2015

Catapult Learning Featured in Ed Week

By |July 31st, 2015|Categories: Catapult In the News|

Providers of Special Education, Dropout Prevention Services Merge - Education Week Article by Christina Samuels, July 28,2015 Catapult Learning, a provider of Title I and dropout prevention services, and Specialized Educational Services Inc., which operates alternative schools, have merged to form a company that will serve 300,000 students through a [...]

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