Making the Most Out of Your Investment in Educators

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 situations—both academic and non-academic—that arise in classrooms. Behavioral disruptions, mental health challenges, specialized learning needs…these are everyday realities in the general education classroom, and teachers must possess the tools to effectively address these scenarios. Catapult Learning’s integrated professional learning approach offers a holistic development approach that promises an effective solution to [...]

2023-09-13T09:16:42-04:00September 7th, 2023|

LIPDRC – September 2023 Newsletter

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 exciting opportunities for growth, discovery, and creating meaningful connections with our students. To kickstart this academic year on a high note, we are delighted to introduce you to our revamped resources designed to enrich your teaching experience and enhance student engagement. Explore our newly updated resources section, where you'll find downloadable [...]

2023-09-22T13:40:23-04:00September 5th, 2023|

EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Health Support in Arizona

Webinar EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Health Support September 13, 2023 K-8: 9:00 AM PST | High School: 1:00 PM PST Hosted By: Teresa Gregory, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Erika Cedergren, Director of Strategic Partnerships | EmpowerU Join us for a webinar to hear how EmpowerU programs can effectively help your students build resilience and self-regulation skills with a low lift from your school support staff. More than 93% of students who complete EmpowerU make a dramatic shift to improved behaviors, well-being, motivation, and academic success. EmpowerU helps students increase persistence and build resilience [...]

2023-09-29T10:17:50-04:00September 1st, 2023|

LIPDRC – August 2023 Newsletter

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 a wealth of expert insights and practical tips to help you foster a positive and productive classroom culture. Be sure to click on ALL icons below: ELA Shelf, Math Corner, and the Tech Update, as they have been replaced this month in this special edition Discover the latest research-based techniques, time-tested [...]

2023-09-22T12:03:39-04:00August 11th, 2023|

Improved Literacy Scores Require Improved Literacy Instruction

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 than they’ve been in decades. In fact, the National Assessment of Educational Progress long-term trend assessments showed the average reading score for 13-year-olds dropped seven points in the 2022-23 school year compared to a decade ago. Prior to the fall of 2022, the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District in Maryland [...]

2023-09-06T09:32:32-04:00August 4th, 2023|

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

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 the increasing challenges of classroom and behavioral management as well as pandemic-related learning loss within their schools. During this two-day summer workshop in Wheaton, MD, Catapult’s PD experts delivered job-embedded literacy coaching to strengthen the district’s 5,000 K-5 teachers’ understanding of how to apply the science of reading through structured literacy [...]

2023-08-03T12:27:12-04:00August 3rd, 2023|

LIPDRC July Newsletter

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 learning, and created a nurturing environment that fosters growth and success. In this month's newsletter, be sure to check out the ELA Shelf, Math, Corner, and Tech Update where you can find some great educational reads to build on the successes of the past year. Now is the time to take [...]

2023-09-22T13:59:37-04:00July 12th, 2023|

Catapult Learning for Chicago Public Schools

Webinar Catapult Learning “One for All” Professional Learning Services for Chicago Public Schools July 26, 2023 | 9:00 - 9:50 AM CST Hosted By: Meredith Wittich, Director of Strategic Partnerships Join us for coffee and learn more about our “One for All” Professional Learning Services. Catapult Learning is a preferred and approved professional learning vendor in Chicago Public Schools. We bring a research-based, holistic approach that empowers your teams to address all student needs in alignment with the CPS recommitment to academic excellence. In this webinar, we will: Provide a brief overview of Catapult [...]

2023-07-19T16:50:38-04:00July 12th, 2023|

LIPDRC- June 2023 Newsletter

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 to enhance your professional growth and make a lasting impact in your classrooms.   In this edition, we bring you "The Best of the 2022-203 School Year." Be sure to click on the Math Corner, ELA Shelf, and Tech Update links below to see some of the most talked about teacher-approved ideas [...]

2023-09-22T13:56:36-04:00May 30th, 2023|

MTSS to Address Ongoing Achievement Disparities

Webinar MTSS to Address Ongoing Achievement Disparities May 18, 2023 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Watch Recording School and district leaders can build a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address disproportionality. To support your efforts, Catapult Learning cordially invites you to a webinar featuring Dr. Edward Fergus to explore how to mitigate the risk of disproportionality through key aspects of MTSS implementation plans. While this webinar is geared toward districts that have been cited for disproportionality, all districts will benefit from learning how to be proactive and ensure their MTSS is [...]

2023-05-22T12:14:34-04:00May 5th, 2023|
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