Specialities
Teaching and Learning
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Restorative Practices Toolkit
At the Great Schools Partnership, we believe that restorative practices in education (RPE) promotes healthy school cultures by building a sense of belonging, fostering community, and promoting healing. How can we foster belonging and inclusion so that every student feels valued and connected? What does it look and feel like when we value learning and […]
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Why Podcasting Is the AI-Resistant Assessment That Builds Confidence in Middle School Classrooms
In an era where artificial intelligence can generate essays in seconds, educators are increasingly searching for authentic, engaging, and AI-resistant ways to assess student learning. Enter oral assessments—and more specifically, student podcasting—a powerful tool that not only resists the influence of AI but also builds critical communication skills and boosts student confidence. Podcasting gives middle […]
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Guiding Beliefs of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a framework that leverages data and instruction in increasingly targeted and responsive ways to support the development of academic, behavioral, and life skills in every learner. When designed to be proactive and responsive, tiered interventions foster student engagement and belonging with the ultimate goal of providing just outcomes for […]
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Inaugural WAMHI Conference
WAMHI (Wellness and Mental Health Institute) is launching this summer in Boston for independent school educators who are looking to augment their wellness efforts! Together with NAIS, we are creating a space for educators to come together to collaborate, build relationships, and discover wellness strategies to improve their school community. This inaugural event will feature […]
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The Huddle: Elevating Your Major Gift Program
The Huddle: Elevating Your Major Gift Program Thursday, October 17, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm EST Cost: FREE Join Shelby LaMar, Chief Advancement Officer at Lancaster Country Day School (LCDS) in Pennsylvania to learn how to build a thriving major gifts program at your school. Shelby is currently in his sixteenth year at LCDS, where annual […]
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The Huddle: What’s Your Process for Selecting Mission-Aligned Consultants & Vendors?
The Huddle: What’s Your Process for Selecting Mission-Aligned Consultants & Vendors? Wednesday, November 13, 2024 2:00 pm EST FREE The Huddle will be recorded and shared with all registrants. From strategic planning to food service, fundraising counsel to bus service, independent schools engage consultants and vendors annually to support mission delivery. Join Rose Helm, Head […]