Rankin County School District: A Model for Sustainable Professional Learning
Rankin County, MS has been busy! College and Career Readiness is in high gear throughout the district. The Rankin County School District, under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Sue Townsend, in...
View ArticleLDC Product News & Updates for May
This month’s product newsletter is dedicated to LDC products in action and there is no better place to aim this spotlight than Mississippi. Led by Superintendent Dr. Sue Townsend, Rankin County School...
View ArticleUpdate: New 2017–18 Curriculum Alignment Rubric
We are pleased to announce the release of the 2017–18 LDC/SCALE Curriculum Ali
View ArticleSeeing the Intersections: The National Board and LDC
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) have teamed up to build a new course for all LDC CoreTools users to “Differentiate for All Students.”...
View ArticleSummer PD Opportunity from National Paideia Center
The National Paideia Center is offering several professional development institutes this summer that are directly related to LDC work.
View ArticleMeet the 2017 LDC Lead & Learn Fellows!
It’s that time of year again! We are thrilled to introduce the 2017 LDC Lead & Learn Fellows, who will serve as LDC ambassadors at the SREB College- and Career-Readiness Standards Networking...
View ArticleLDC in Action: June Community Spotlight
LDC is a community of practice that includes educators from across the country working in collaboration to improve the quality of student learning.
View ArticleJune LDC i3 Highlights
Note: During the summer months, the i3 success story blog and newsletter will be on hold until school begins again. Have a great summer and see you in the fall!
View ArticleLDC's Blended Foundations: Blended Learning in Action
LDC Leaders are emerging from across the country through Blended Foundations! This virtual course—designed to foster skills typically associated with leaders and coaches—provides a complete guide for...
View ArticleLDC in Action: July Community Spotlight
LDC is a community of practice that includes educators from across the country working in collaboration to improve the quality of student learning. Check out what's going on this July!
View ArticleExpert Interview Series: Chad Vignola of LDC About Helping Teachers Teach...
This post by Christa Sterling was originally published on the CCSU Continuing
View ArticleLDC Product News & Updates: July Edition
This month the LDC community of practice came together in a unique and wonderful way! SREB's College- and Career-Readiness Networking Conference in Nashville provided an opportunity for schools,...
View ArticleCapturing the Moments
Note: We are pleased to welcome guest blogger and 2017 LDC Lead & Learn Fellow Jennifer Barry from PS 48 William Wordsworth in New York. In this article, one in a series of blogs by Lead &...
View ArticleLDC Community Spotlight: A Year in Review
The LDC Community Spotlight is turning 1 this month! To commemorate this occasion, we've compiled our top stories from the last year. Also, stay tuned for a whole new newsletter next month—the...
View ArticleGuest Blog: A Lead & Learn Fellows' Perspective
Note: We are pleased to welcome guest blogger and 2017 LDC Lead & Learn Fellow Katie McNelly from Van Siclen Community School in New York. In this article, one in a series of blogs by Lead &...
View ArticleLDC Vocabulary Decoded: Most Frequently Used Terms Explained
Like many organizations, LDC has a lexicon filled with unique vocabulary. Take a look at this list to dig into some terms that might be more-than-meets-the-eye!
View ArticleAre We Really Ready for the 21st Century?
As a parent, I struggle mightily trying to figure out what to teach my children. On the one hand, I really need them to follow certain rules—I need them to cross at crosswalks, to not drink and drive,...
View ArticleA Guaranteed, Equitable, Viable Curriculum—A Scope and Sequence Map
Note: We are pleased to welcome guest bloggers and 2017 LDC Lead & Learn Fellows Michael Corneau, Principal, and Angela Schoon, Teacher Leader, from R.L. Stevenson Elementary School in Merritt...
View ArticleExciting Enhancements to LDC Learning Reports
Recently we introduced enhancements that you will notice the next time you view an LDC Learning Report for any licensed group that you manage.These improvements were made in response to feedback from...
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