@CLIStacey

Curriculum Leadership Institute
President/ Consultant of @CLI_Leaders

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Sometimes the fastest way to improve is to take a closer look at what is already in place. Use these questions with your leadership team to identify what is working, what feels inconsistent, and what needs attention next.

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Welcome, Kankakee School District 111! CLI is excited to partner with this team of leaders as they establish a cohesive system for curriculum, assessment, and instruction in Kankakee, IL.

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35 years ago, CLI began with a simple belief: Curriculum should be built with educators, not handed to them.
✔️Local voices matter.
✔️Systems matter.
✔️Clarity matters.
That belief still guides our work today.
https://t.co/EnSrpzpIx5
#EdLeadership #K12Curriculum #TeacherLeaders

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We are so grateful for this milestone!

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Celebrating 35 years of CLI 🎉

These are the faces behind it all, 35 years ago!

While so much has grown, our purpose remains the same: partnering with districts, working alongside teachers, and bringing it all to life.

This is where it started.

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This was the setting for the most inspiration conference I have ever attended! We are returning home today from the School Research Nexus Conference, but look forward to the next gathering!

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CLI has arrived at @SurfSandLaguna for the @SRNexusTweets Elite Symposium, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of this leadership community.
Looking forward to thoughtful conversations, strong questions, and time spent learning alongside district leaders.

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Leaving Wichita for #schoolresearchnexus!

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Thanks, @mctownsley and @Chad_mLang, for sharing your experience and expertise through relatable examples. Your work and wisdom are always inspiring!

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Sustainable grading reform takes time.

https://t.co/9MtUZV4qVw

Districts that sustain change don’t treat grading reform as “one more initiative.” They embed it within aligned systems.

Learn how CLI can help: https://t.co/bSKHbNkBRZ

@mctownsley @Chad_mLang @RecalibrateEdu1

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Curriculum isn’t built through adoption. It’s built through alignment.

CLI helps districts:
→ define essential learning
→ align instruction and assessment
→ use resources intentionally

Join @DarrinMPeppard and @EmilyMakelky in the conversation: https://t.co/sGKVCtK7rB

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One of the biggest factors in whether grading reform succeeds is communication. Join @mctownsley and @Chad_mLang @RecalibrateEdu1 as they share insights from two decades of grading reform and how districts communicate change to stakeholders. https://t.co/BkAdnpCv1C

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CLI is often asked this question. Thank you for sharing!

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Do high school students experiencing standards-based grading receive a fair shot at college/university admissions?

🔗 https://t.co/gy0iSe6PXB

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Here is another chance to listen to episode 1 before episode 2 comes out tomorrow.

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In Episode 1 of Modern Grading Reform, @Chad_mLang @RecalibrateEdu1 and @mctownsley explore the limitations of traditional grading and how districts can begin to address them.
https://t.co/9hhfzbIqAB

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Emily is on the way to @NCMiddle NCMLE to talk about building middle schools that are aligned on purpose for middle-grade student success. If you’re attending, come find her! Let’s talk about strengthening middle grades with clarity and coherence.
#MovingTheMiddleForward

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Hey Middle Grade Leaders! We have a quick question.
If your 6–8 curriculum is “under construction,” what part needs reinforcement?

We’re looking forward to conversations at @NCMiddle NCMLE about building middle schools that challenge and support, not just maintain.

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CLI is excited to support The Grading Exchange: 20 Years in the Trenches, a podcast mini-series on @ForwardEdNet featuring @mctownsley and @Chad_mLang @RecalibrateEdu1. The first episode launches Tuesday, March 17th at https://t.co/wHpREiQNfI

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Leoti-Wichita County math teachers are putting the final touches on their local curriculum. The read-through gives the committee one more chance to critique the draft before it goes to the Curriculum Coordinating Council for approval.

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Adopting a resource does not mean the same thing as having a curriculum. On the Leaning into Leadership podcast, @DarrinMPeppard and Emily Makelky explain why district leaders must prioritize clarity and alignment to build truly coherent systems. https://t.co/7TnqH8bGh7

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Our Vice President, Emily, just finished recording a new episode of Leaning Into Leadership with @DarrinMPeppard

We love opportunities to talk with leaders about clarity, alignment, and supporting educators.

Stay tuned for the episode!

#EdLeadership #RoadToAwesome

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Inconsistent expectations are one of the quietest risks in a district.

Two schools.
Same standards.
Different experiences.

If a student moved schools tomorrow, would the expectations feel the same? What makes cross-building alignment hardest in your district?

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I met with @ThayerCentral's amazing Curriculum Director today for a CLI coaching session. Tricia does an incredible job staying organized, supporting school improvement efforts, and using best practices in CIA activities. I look forward to our next visit!