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The more talent a school has, the more students will learn. Creating Talent Density, a new book by Bill Sommers, includes 25 strategies to assess the talent, willingness and abilities of school team members to become exceptional educators. To learn more about this guide and how to order a copy, […]
Learning Omnivores presents Sally Helgesen, who has been named by Forbes as the premier expert in Women’s leadership. In a special virtual workshop on October 20, women leaders and aspiring leaders in the field of education are invited to join us for four-hour workshop with Helgesen. Helgesen draws on her […]
Bill Somers will present “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” on July 20, 2021, at Region 13’s Instructional Coaching Conference. Bill’s presentation will discuss the factors that lead to staff change: focusing on clear goals and follow-up conversation. Key is increasing the talent density of your school or […]
