LeAnn Nickelsen

Combining educational neuroscience, formative assessment, and differentiated instruction strategies to improve student achievement, Nickelsen and Dickson create a four-step instructional cycle that educators can easily implement.

Accelerate learning with high-impact strategies. Beginning and veteran teachers alike will find insights and practices they can use immediately. No matter what content area you teach, this book will help you develop the strategic reader in every student.

Strengthen your approach to assessment and grading to ensure every student, regardless of background, is college and career ready.

This institute features trusted educational authors and experts as they explore the many ways social-emotional skills strengthen student success and lead to safer, more positive schools and communities. You will discover that SEL does not detract from required academic learning but rather is a crucial part of it. Keynotes and breakout sessions will delve into the myriad choices available to teachers to seamlessly integrate opportunities for social-emotional skill development.