Orienteering Some of you may not know this about me, but many of the core memories from my pre- and teen years relate to my time as a Boy Scout. I attended weekly meetings with my troop; we had campouts throughout the year; each summer, we went to a scout camp; and every other year, there was a high adventure trip. Eventually, I worked my way up the ranks from Scout to Eagle, the highest rank available in scouting.

Just like orienteering, guiding student writers requires knowing both the destination and the starting point. In our latest PD, we’re mapping out writing progressions to ensure growth. Check out how we navigate this challenge! #WritingProgressions #StudentGrowth #FESTigers #edchat #edusky #FESWrites

The LEGO Conundrum Last week, we began a new round of professional development. One of our School Improvement Goals is to increase the number of students proficient in evidence and elaboration in their writing. In our most recent round of ILEARN testing (the test used in our state to check student proficiency in math and ELA in grades 3-8), only slightly more than 17% showed proficiency in this area.

Building strong writers is like building a LEGO—skip a step, and the whole structure struggles. Every grade matters! How do you ensure your students get all the pieces they need? #WritingSuccess #FESWrites #FESTigers #edchat #edusky #learning #EdLeadership #school #inspiringschools