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Teachscape. In the News.
From trade journals to local newspapers, Teachscape-the company, its employees, and its customers-are always in the news. Read the latest press about Teachscape.
Members of the press are encouraged to contact Cheryl Williams, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, at cheryl.williams@teachscape.com.
May 31, 2008 - New Partnerships Announced
Ohio Department of Education
Five year contract; 2008-2013
The Ohio High Yield Strategies contract is a continuation of our 2007-2008 work providing capacity-building training with state leadership around the effective use of Marzano’s nine high yield instructional strategies. The goal is to provide access, support, and strategies to educators in Ohio using these online modules.
The Arkansas Department of Education
Seven year contract; 2008-2015
The Arkansas Algebra II project is to provide training and support to Algebra II educators from 2008 thru 2015, aligned to the Arkansas Algebra II Curriculum Framework and the core content of the American Diploma Project Algebra II End-of-Course Exam. The implementation involves access to Teachscape Algebra II content and targeted production work to enhance the modules with Arkansas customized video and interactives over the life of the contract.
District of Columbia Public Schools
(Five year RFP: 2007-2012).
To provide school effectiveness services for both Title I and Title II in DC non-public schools, including the Archdiocese of Washington. Professional development programs will target and support effective leadership and instructional practices that result in improved student achievement.
Washington State Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
To support a state pilot for improving academic achievement in under-performing school districts, including direct support to schools, classroom walkthrough tools and training, and support for partner tools on the Teachscape website. Included in the engagement is a weeklong executive leadership institute at Stanford University for participating school districts and supporting partners.
April 14, 2008 - Teachscape Named "Site of the Week"
by District Administration Magazine
The editors of District Administration magazine, a publication for district superintendents and other K12 education leaders, has selected the Teachscape Web site as this week's featured "Dr. Hotlist Site of the Week."
Gil Dyrli, Editor-in-Chief, District Administration
April 2008 - Walk-Throughs for School Improvement
Genesee (MI) Intermediate School District, a Teachscape customer, is featured in their efforts to improve student achievement by focusing on instructional observation data. A copy of the article is available here.
February 13, 2008 - Rogers staff use observation to improve teaching and learning
The Rogers Hometown News reports how local teachers are using Teachscape's Classroom Walkthrough to support their strategic plan to "monitor the alignment of the curriculum, instruction, and assessment."
February 8, 2008 - Teachscape Closes US$3.0 Million Financing From MMV Financial Inc.
Press release announces successful financing action.
January 2008 - Teachscape Expands Professional Development for Instructional Leaders
This article in THE Journal highlights the Teachscape's recent release of the Adolescent Literacy Program of Study and the Instructional Decision-Making and Planning Institute.
June 25, 2007 - Teachscape Unveils New Tech-Enabled Professional Learning Series
Press Release from National Educational Computing Conference
October 4, 2007 - Support, Data Seen Key to Pre-K Teacher Effectiveness
Edweek reports on the effectiveness of CIRCLE and Teachscape in boosting school readiness for pre-school students. Click here for a reprint.
June 18, 2003 - Today's professional development - for today's teachers.
This article highlights Teachscape resources being used for teacher professional learning in New York City public schools. Published in New York Teacher; The Official Publication of the United Federation of Teachers; City Edition, Vol XLIV, No. 22, June 18, 2003.
May 2003 - Professional Development in the Virtual Age.
This article was published in NEA Today: In Focus by June VanderVeen.