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Title III and Title V grants can give colleges and universities the resources they need to elevate their student support services. But how do you navigate the complicated grant proposal process? And once you win the grant, how do you make sure you’re implementing an evidence-based, sustainable approach to student success — carrying on the impact for years to come? Join a panel-style webinar with institutional staff to get these tips and much more. Register today: https://bit.ly/3uUy6xV #Sponsored by InsideTrack #FederalFunding #StudentSuccess

Do you work for higher ed and looking to maximize federal grant funding to fulfill in-house coaching programs? There's a webinar for that! Please join us next month for a super insightful conversation with InsideTrack and our partners as they speak to how they utilized their federal funding to effect real change and create positive outcomes at their institutions. It should be a great conversation!

Had an amazing time co-hosting a webinar with Dr. Patricia Riley earlier this week where we covered some great topics. One of the most intriguing topics was the Transfer with Success Act in Maryland, which highlighted the importance of a syllabus management tool. Check out the short video attached, where Dr. Riley gives a quick overview. I would love to hear from others in higher ed on how they ensure transfer articulation success, especially in community colleges. Share your thoughts! #highereducation #transferarticulation #communitycolleges #syllabusmanagement

Grateful for the opportunity to present at this past week’s Ruffalo Noel Levitz conference alongside my RNL friends Sherri Erkel, Ph.D., Brandi Phillips, and Stephanie Miller on the topic of enhancing student success with holistic advising. If you follow the evidence trail, then you understand how holistic advising can enhance student outcomes. More broadly, an intentional focus on advising redesign can serve as a strategic lever for improved organizational and mission effectiveness. I was impressed by the many attendees who shared a general understanding of the historical roots of whole student support, leading back to the many access and financial aid programs borne from legislation in the mid to late 60s. (Great attendance, even better engagement!) With an increasing focus from expanded access to students’ completion, we would do well to draw from these historically successful approaches to student learning, development and success. When combined with and informed by the intentional use of data (ie, to identify which students need support and when), new tools and differentiated models of support, we can increase the impact of whole student support, bring efforts to scale, and help more students achieve their educational goals.    I was also happy to share how The State University of New York's current system-wide effort to bring its CUNY ASAP replication initiative to scale, of which SUNY Westchester Community College’s enhanced advising program, Viking ROADs, is an illustrative example of what's possible. Where to start? Begin with an informed understanding of your current students and gain a clear understanding of their goals. In other words, begin by truly centering your students’ success.  #StudentSuccess #AcademicAdvising #StudyTheData

🚨 Exciting Episode Alert! 🚨 Tonight on BustEDpencils, we're turning up the volume with Jonathan Gyurko, PhD, the driving force behind ACUE (Association of College and University Educators). If you’re passionate about revolutionizing education and ensuring every student succeeds, this is an episode you can’t miss! ACUE is on a mission to transform higher education through the power of effective teaching. With over 40,000 instructors already energized by ACUE’s game-changing courses, the impact is undeniable: higher student persistence, improved retention, and a significant boost in overall success rates. Join us as Jonathan shares: - His inspiring journey and the vision behind ACUE. - How ACUE’s Effective Teaching Practice Framework tackles the toughest challenges in higher education. - Real success stories from institutions and educators making a difference. - The key elements of effective teaching that can elevate student engagement and learning. - How YOU can get involved and become part of this groundbreaking movement. Get ready to be inspired and empowered. Tune in and join the conversation. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e7ErmWf4 Call: 855-752-4842 #BustEDpencils #EducationRevolution #EffectiveTeaching #StudentSuccess #ACUE #JonathanGyurko #HigherEducation #TeachingExcellence #JoinTheMovement

Yesterday I was a guest in a webinar 'The New Educational Landscape' hosted by the School Partnerships Alliance (S.P.A.) in which a number of respected luminaries from the education sector (and me) talked about the potential for partnerships between schools across the world of education, and other organisations, to improve outcomes for children. At these type of events there is always an understanding that independent and maintained schools are different, an outside observer might uncharitably suggest that there is an element of "them and us", but what becomes clear when you start talking is that there is common conviction that everyone working in education is fundamentally working for a common goal. Progress. A better world for our children. Whilst there are differences amongst us, as the late MP Jo Cox said during her maiden speech "we are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us." Isn't exploring those things that we have in common and turning them into something productive what partnerships is, ultimately, all about? One of the largest challenges in delivering partnerships is being able to quantify whether they are worthwhile. In a world of ticking boxes we are always urged to measure outcomes, and simply put, when a partnership is just one aspect of a child's life quantifying success is often impossible. But sometimes success isn't about a grade or a check box. It's about a feeling or a memory that can swerve outcomes, even if sometimes in only a small way. It's about the qualitative, and not always the quantitative. I'm sure there is another truism at work here too. It doesn't matter whether you work in the independent or state education sector you understand that experiences often matter as much as the measurable. We have that in common. Collectively what we must do is get better at explaining that to a wider audience. And that very much includes policy and decision makers.

ICYMI: How can we use the lessons learned from our charter sector to embrace accountability as a necessary point in our journey towards stronger student outcomes? Read more from our piece in CharterFolk: https://lnkd.in/gQYdru9v

Induction and retention are more important than ever. Can’t wait to join NTC for this webinar to learn more.

Reimagining Title II: Building Sustainable Educator Pipelines with ACE A recent EdWeek Market Brief article highlights the untapped potential of Title II funding in supporting our nation's educators. With nearly $2 billion annually available for teacher development and class-size reduction, districts have a significant opportunity to invest in their most valuable asset: their people. However, many districts need to fully leverage these funds to build sustainable, academically, and financially competitive educator pipelines. It's time to reimagine how we use Title II dollars. At the American College of Education (ACE), we believe in fostering collaborative environments that promote growth and expansion, ensuring that your team continues to thrive. We recognize the importance of investing in credit-bearing professional development of educators, as those who feel supported and empowered are more likely to stay engaged for the longer term. Our comprehensive approach includes: 🔹 Targeted pathways that help paraprofessionals gain the competencies to fill critical shortages. 🔹 Specialized skills training with the latest literacy, mathematics, STEM, Content Area Instruction, and cultural competence practices. 🔹 Leadership development programs that prepare talented teachers who aspire to step into being coaches, aspire to be site leaders, or lean into central office administration roles. 🔹 Affordable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral-level degree programs that allow educators to refine their expertise while optimizing existing professional development budgets. By partnering with ACE, districts can ensure they are making smart, sustainable investments in their people that pay dividends for years to come. Read the full EdWeek Market Brief article here: https://lnkd.in/g_BgZq5r To learn more about how ACE's Education Solutions division can help you reimagine your Title II funding strategy, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsCFqPWW #TitleII #EducatorPipeline #AdministratorPipeline #InvestInPeople #ReimagineEducation #EdChat #Education #ACE

#NJBIZConversations ▶️ While New Jerseyans are rightfully proud of their state’s education system – which is regularly cited as an asset in attracting businesses and economic development – good schools should not be taken for granted. In this episode, Tahina Perez, executive director of Teach For America New Jersey, discusses how the organization works to improve educational equity, the central importance of communities to successful schools and what businesses can and should do to help maintain a quality system. Watch or listen here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gnnWh5bX