This strategy takes a bit more
preparation and
effort, but if you can contact the trade show's management
team in advance and pitch yourself a spot on a discussion panel, you'll
be on your way to positioning yourself as a thought leader in your industry.
Administrators can further support teachers»
effort to close the gap by providing common
preparation time for teacher
teams or subject - area specialists, ensuring that professional development
is aligned with the goal of improving student success, and providing time at staff meetings for a focused look at results of recent assessments (perhaps by subject area as a starting point).