Transformative Leadership in Education: A UMass Global Journey

 Are your students struggling on math SBAC state testing?  You are not alone, students through out the country are struggling.  One of the main reason is their inability to answer the math performance tasks.  Below is my power point presentation that shows a clear way forward to improve students ability to explain their reasoning and justify their answers on these performance  tasks.https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MlYwpwQKhucIhFkj_5uNW7QOzQ1Lh6zD/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117634348042166436077&rtpof=true&sd=true

Leading this initiative has strengthened my understanding of how collaborative inquiry and instructional clarity drive student growth. Facilitating the PLC process taught me the importance of building trust, using data as a shared language, and balancing structure with flexibility. Through the gradual release model and teacher clarity, I expect teachers to reclaim ownership of their practice and students will begin to express deeper reasoning. As an emerging leader, this experience solidified my belief that effective school leadership depends on listening, modeling, and empowering others. By grounding our work in data and equity, Cesar Chavez Elementary is becoming a culture of learning where collaboration leads to measurable improvement—and where every student has the opportunity to make their thinking visible. As Cesar Chavez would say, “Si se puede!”

 Whether you are a parent or an educator, the odds are that you know someone who is in special education.  Whether you want to learn more about the history of special education or you have a question.  Below is my website to help guide you as you seek  guidance.https://sites.google.com/mail.umassglobal.edu/edad612studentsdisabilities/home

 If you are in education, the question is not if but when will you have to deal with an angry parent.  The first step is to do some research into their concern.  The next step is to make them feel welcome and listen attentively. Next you should offer a solution that is a win win for everyone. Below is a video link of how this can be done. https://mycourses.umassglobal.edu/d2l/wcs/mp/mediaplayer.d2l?ou=34103&entryId=8d640f84-85e2-4fb0-8370-97efe30e2127/0f01c47e-cebf-4c86-973b-d7e2145931c0&type=video