NYS STEPS: What Districts Need to Know
New York school districts are exploring how NYS STEPS can reshape educator evaluation and professional growth. Under Education Law §3012-e, the Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional…
How Early Warning Systems Help At-Risk Students
Students rarely begin struggling overnight. A drop in attendance. A change in classroom behavior. Lower assessment scores. Missing assignments. Declining grades. On their own, these changes may not…
Homeschool Progress Monitoring: Why It Matters for Families
One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is the freedom to create an educational experience that fits your child’s unique learning style and your family’s goals. Parents can adjust the pace,…
How the Castle Companion App Came to Life | Castle Learning
For years, Castle Learning has helped educators provide students with meaningful opportunities to practice, review, and strengthen their understanding of important concepts. But learning does not…
Top 5 Features Every K-12 Universal Screener Should Have
Choosing a universal screener can seem pretty straightforward at first. Districts need a way to assess students a few times throughout the year, identify where additional support may be needed, and…
5 Tips for Building a Stronger Educator Evaluation Process
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside district leaders from all types of school systems. While every district has its own priorities and its own way of doing things,…
eDoctrina’s Core Performance Management Software Officially Launches in Baltimore City Schools
Baltimore, MD – October 2024 –eDoctrina is proud to announce the official launch of its Core Performance Management software for Baltimore City Schools. This milestone follows a year-long…
Transforming Professional Learning at PGCPS with eDoctrina
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) partnered with eDoctrina to elevate and transform their professional learning (PL) experience. The goal was to centralize and track professional…
5 Ways Teachers Can Use Assessment Data Before the New School Year
The weeks before students return are some of the most valuable for instructional planning. While classroom walls are being decorated and lesson plans are taking shape, one resource often gets…
Teacher Professional Growth Begins After the Classroom Observation
Every Observation Tells a Story Professional growth for teachers doesn’t begin and end with a classroom observation. It develops through meaningful feedback, thoughtful reflection,…
Looking for mVal? You’re in the Right Place.
If you searched for mVal and landed here, welcome. The staff performance appraisal system that Ontario school boards have long known as mVal is now called eWalk. For over two decades, principals,…
Choosing a Secure SIS: Key Features Every School Should Consider
Selecting a secure Student Information System (SIS) is one of the most important technology decisions a school district can make. A modern SIS does more than manage attendance, grades, and…