AthenaK12 Educational Consulting

Great energy at #NEASC !

Looking forward to being at the NEASC conference in Boston this week. Hope to see many of our colleagues there - and meet lots of new people as well! Stop by our table during vendor time to say hello. #NEASC2024

MCAS is more than a ballot question. The new STE MCAS is already happening and it requires real shifts in how we approach instruction in the classroom. Join our instructors Katie Clarke and Leslie Knight for a one day workshop dedicated to preparing K-8 teachers to walk away with practical tools and resources to make the necessary instructional shifts, ensuring all students are prepared to succeed on the new assessments. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3Us8Ybs

One more day to register for this month’s webinar. What a great way to launch your learning for November!

We can't wait to finish the week learning from Sarah Sanders. Hope you will join us!

Did you know that department heads—including subject area chairs, coordinators, and coaches—play a pivotal role in enhancing classroom experiences for students? Their deep subject area expertise positions them to provide the instructional leadership that drives effective teaching. But to truly unlock this potential, we must invest in developing their leadership capacity. Our recent research into this topic reveals that without adequate support and training, the promise of these vital roles often goes unfulfilled. Here’s how investing in leadership development can transform your educational environment: 1 - Fostering Organizational Identity: Department heads can cultivate a shared understanding and a strong sense of collegiality among teachers, leading to a more cohesive team. 2 - Enhancing Instructional Quality: With the right skills, leaders can inspire improved teaching practices, elevating the overall quality of education in their departments. 3 - Adapting to Evolving Responsibilities: Today's challenges require department chairs to possess a diverse skill set—one that evolves from the roles of their predecessors. We invite you to explore our Curriculum Leadership Institute, tailored specifically to equip instructional leaders with the tools and training they need to make a real impact on student learning. Together, let’s empower your department heads to become not just effective leaders, but true catalysts for educational excellence! https://bit.ly/48faZgY #LeadershipDevelopment #Education #InstructionalLeadership #CurriculumLeadership #TeacherSupport

They are back! Please join us for our Free Friday Webinars — they are a great way to dive into current issues and grow your wisdom. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3ScQidK Ready to register? Link here: https://bit.ly/4gZyn67

Excited to be part of the Massachusetts Correctional Education Association 62nd Annual Region 1 Conference! It’s our first time here and we couldn’t be more impressed with the educators who work tirelessly to meet the needs of incarcerated adults to ensure they have strong opportunities for future success. It’s a privilege to partner with and provide professional development services to dedicated educational personnel like Bernard Audette, MBA, Ed.D. and Tracey Kenny Borrelli at the MA Department of Correction.

It's not too late to join this year's cohort!

Who doesn't love a DOUBLE HEADER ?? ?? ?! This Friday, June 7th, we have a special treat for you - TWO webinars to wrap up our FREE FRIDAY series for the school year. ?? First, AthenaK12 consultant and author Jeffrey Benson will provide guidance and wisdom around Gaining Staff Buy-In ??. THEN, learn about the impact on your work of statewide changes in Science/Technology Performance Assessment with AthenaK12 DESE ambassadors Katie Clarke and Leslie Knight. Hope you can make it for one or both of these high demand sessions! Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/3ScQidK