Actionable Learning
Align district systems and scheduling practices to ensure every student has meaningful access to intense coursework.
Empower your organization with Abl’s professional learning, where actionable insights meet practical strategies.
High School Courses Matter
How to Increase Academic Intensity for All Students
In this session we will explore why academic background is more crucial than ever for accessing postsecondary education and clear steps for evaluating educational opportunity in your district.
The best predictor of a person’s success after graduation is the intensity of their high school coursework.
But today – as a result of unaligned district systems – over half of our students nationwide are sitting in the wrong classrooms, missing the opportunity to meaningfully challenge themselves with intense coursework. They are going to graduate – but they won’t be ready for what comes next.
Hear from Abl’s Chief Academic Officer in Residence, Steven Gering, on the importance of course intensity.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Aligning Vision with Dollars
Improving Student Outcomes with Strategic Resources
In this session, we will explore how strategically distributing and using resources – time, staff, and courses – can transform educational experiences and improve academic outcomes while boosting the return on your investment.
In an era of shifting enrollment and funding cliffs, it’s more important than ever to be strategic about how districts allocate resources — staff, time, and courses — and how schools utilize them.
Failure to optimize these foundational resources can have unintended consequences for students, limiting their access to advanced coursework and preventing them from receiving the personalized instruction they need.
Hear from the Director of Teaching and Learning at Kelso School District on how a shift in scheduling practices resulted in more efficient use of staff resources.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Breaking Down Barriers
Clear Steps to Start Strategic Scheduling Today
In this interactive session we will explore the fundamental differences between traditional and strategic scheduling and identify shifts that can be implemented starting the first day of school.
It is unlikely school leaders will make progress on their CCR goals if they are not annually using data to set goals, track progress, actively reflect on student outcomes, and adjust implementation efforts along the way.
Transitioning from a traditional scheduling model to a year-round strategic scheduling practice requires new thinking, cultural change, stakeholder engagement, robust conversations, and transformative leadership and learning.
Hear how San Diego approached this work as they transitioned from a traditional scheduling model to a strategic, district-wide scheduling initiative.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
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Learn from Experts
STEVEN GERING
Chief Academic Officer in Residence, Abl
Dr. Gering is a veteran educator, and former Chief Academic Officer for Spokane Public Schools. During his service in school districts, he was an award-winning principal, received the Golden Apple Award in Washington State, and presented at local and national conferences across the country. After starting his career as a teacher and coach in Texas, he attended graduate school at Harvard and earned his doctorate from the University of Washington. He is currently a member of the School Success Team at Abl, where he helps district leaders to understand and consider how district decision-making impacts student experiences— and educational equity.
GUILLAUME GENDRE
Thought Leader, Abl
Guillaume Gendre has an extensive career in education, spanning roles from a K-12 principal and teacher to an assessment specialist and chief business officer. Known for his work in school turnaround projects and as a leader in education innovation with Abl, he has been recognized by New Leaders for New Schools and is connected to Harvard University’s Urban School Leader Institute and the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. Gendre has contributed significantly to program design and assessment at the Oregon Department of Education, developed STEM centers, and founded the World Language Institute in Portland.
Let’s Talk
Schedule a meeting with the Abl team to design a professional
learning experience for your organization.
Actionable Learning
Empower your organization with Abl’s professional learning, where actionable insights meet practical strategies.
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High School Courses Matter
How to Increase Academic Intensity for All Students
In this session we will explore why academic background is more crucial than ever for accessing postsecondary education and clear steps for evaluating educational opportunity in your district.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Aligning Vision with Dollars
Improving Student Outcomes with Strategic Resources
In this session, we will explore how strategically distributing and using resources – time, staff, and courses – can transform educational experiences and improve academic outcomes while boosting the return on your investment.
In an era of shifting enrollment and funding cliffs, it’s more important than ever to be strategic about how districts allocate resources — staff, time, and courses — and how schools utilize them.
Failure to optimize these foundational resources can have unintended consequences for students, limiting their access to advanced coursework and preventing them from receiving the personalized instruction they need.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Hear from the Director of Teaching and Learning at Kelso School District on how a shift in scheduling practices resulted in more efficient use of staff resources.
Breaking Down Barriers
Clear Steps to Start Strategic Scheduling Today
In this interactive session we will explore the fundamental differences between traditional and strategic scheduling and identify shifts that can be implemented starting the first day of school.
It is unlikely school leaders will make progress on their CCR goals if they are not annually using data to set goals, track progress, actively reflect on student outcomes, and adjust implementation efforts along the way.
Transitioning from a traditional scheduling model to a year-round strategic scheduling practice requires new thinking, cultural change, stakeholder engagement, robust conversations, and transformative leadership and learning.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Hear how San Diego approached this work as they transitioned from a traditional scheduling model to a strategic, district-wide scheduling initiative.
Learn from Experts
STEVEN GERING
Chief Academic Officer in Residence, Abl
Dr. Gering is a veteran educator, and former Chief Academic Officer for Spokane Public Schools. During his service in school districts, he was an award-winning principal, received the Golden Apple Award in Washington State, and presented at local and national conferences across the country. After starting his career as a teacher and coach in Texas, he attended graduate school at Harvard and earned his doctorate from the University of Washington. He is currently a member of the School Success Team at Abl, where he helps district leaders to understand and consider how district decision-making impacts student experiences— and educational equity.
GUILLAUME GENDRE
Thought Leader, Abl
Guillaume Gendre has an extensive career in education, spanning roles from a K-12 principal and teacher to an assessment specialist and chief business officer. Known for his work in school turnaround projects and as a leader in education innovation with Abl, he has been recognized by New Leaders for New Schools and is connected to Harvard University’s Urban School Leader Institute and the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. Gendre has contributed significantly to program design and assessment at the Oregon Department of Education, developed STEM centers, and founded the World Language Institute in Portland.
Let’s Talk
Schedule a meeting with the Abl team to design a professional
learning experience for your organization.
Actionable Learning
Empower your organization with Abl’s professional learning, where actionable insights meet practical strategies.
/butt
High School Courses Matter
How to Increase Academic Intensity for All Students
In this session we will explore why academic background is more crucial than ever for accessing postsecondary education and clear steps for evaluating educational opportunity in your district.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Aligning Vision with Dollars
Improving Student Outcomes with Strategic Resources
In this session, we will explore how strategically distributing and using resources – time, staff, and courses – can transform educational experiences and improve academic outcomes while boosting the return on your investment.
In an era of shifting enrollment and funding cliffs, it’s more important than ever to be strategic about how districts allocate resources — staff, time, and courses — and how schools utilize them.
Failure to optimize these foundational resources can have unintended consequences for students, limiting their access to advanced coursework and preventing them from receiving the personalized instruction they need.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Hear from the Director of Teaching and Learning at Kelso School District on how a shift in scheduling practices resulted in more efficient use of staff resources.
Breaking Down Barriers
Clear Steps to Start Strategic Scheduling Today
In this interactive session we will explore the fundamental differences between traditional and strategic scheduling and identify shifts that can be implemented starting the first day of school.
It is unlikely school leaders will make progress on their CCR goals if they are not annually using data to set goals, track progress, actively reflect on student outcomes, and adjust implementation efforts along the way.
Transitioning from a traditional scheduling model to a year-round strategic scheduling practice requires new thinking, cultural change, stakeholder engagement, robust conversations, and transformative leadership and learning.
Length: 3 Hours
Format: Virtual or In-Person
Hear how San Diego approached this work as they transitioned from a traditional scheduling model to a strategic, district-wide scheduling initiative.
Learn from Experts
STEVEN GERING
Chief Academic Officer in Residence, Abl
Dr. Gering is a veteran educator, and former Chief Academic Officer for Spokane Public Schools. During his service in school districts, he was an award-winning principal, received the Golden Apple Award in Washington State, and presented at local and national conferences across the country. After starting his career as a teacher and coach in Texas, he attended graduate school at Harvard and earned his doctorate from the University of Washington. He is currently a member of the School Success Team at Abl, where he helps district leaders to understand and consider how district decision-making impacts student experiences— and educational equity.
GUILLAUME GENDRE
Thought Leader, Abl
Guillaume Gendre has an extensive career in education, spanning roles from a K-12 principal and teacher to an assessment specialist and chief business officer. Known for his work in school turnaround projects and as a leader in education innovation with Abl, he has been recognized by New Leaders for New Schools and is connected to Harvard University’s Urban School Leader Institute and the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. Gendre has contributed significantly to program design and assessment at the Oregon Department of Education, developed STEM centers, and founded the World Language Institute in Portland.
Let’s Talk
Schedule a meeting with the Abl team to design a professional
learning experience for your organization.