Creative Leadership Solutions

We are a leading provider of research and evidence-based professional development and coaching for K-12 education.

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

Learn more about us!
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[Allyson Apsey @AllysonApsey]

So excited to connect with educators in Spotsylvania, VA today!!

I get to share #LessTalkMoreAction and #FearlessInstruction, two of my favorite topics.

@CreativeLdrSol @burgessdave @dbc_inc

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

This Research Wednesday shows how assumptions about student ability shape the level of work students experience—and what shifts in classrooms when expectations rise.

https://t.co/G2Z3RzJded

Beginning in June, Research Wednesday will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.

[FearlessSchools @FearlessSchools]

A brand new episode with the infamous Ken O’Connor on all things grading, feedback, and sports. @DruTomlin4Edu @burgessdave @AllysonApsey

https://t.co/vdGexaQeJd

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

Close This Year with Clarity

Our June newsletter shares practical strategies you can use immediately to capture student voice, recognize success, and turn reflection into stronger results next year.

Read the Newsletter - https://t.co/IfSfezByDq

[Ann McCarty Perez @mccartyann]

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@DruTomlin4Edu @dbc_inc @AllysonApsey @CreativeLdrSol

[FearlessSchools @FearlessSchools]

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[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

PLCs do not fail because the research is flawed — they fail when implementation lacks trust, clarity, and adaptive leadership.

Read the Research - https://t.co/AXUJjkK8Cf

In June, we will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.

[Ann McCarty Perez @mccartyann]

This article hit hard - he are thoughts from me and @DruTomlin4Edu @FearlessSchools @burgessdave
When AI Feels More Welcoming Than School: "Listen More. Judge Less."
https://t.co/VmgY0Nrclj

[Dr. Melissa Stephanski @melsteph0801]

Yes, yes, & YES!

If we want to keep the best parts & eliminate the “less than,” we must REFLECT.

Some things can be salvaged. Everything should be REFINED.

Because doing the same thing and expecting different results… well, you know how that ends.

@AllysonApsey @mccartyann

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

As summer nears, strong collaborative teams will:

✅ Reflect on 25–26
✅ Refine for 26–27

This may be the most strategic PLC work of the year.

Don’t just cross the 25-26 finish line…Create a powerful start for 26-27.

@AllysonApsey @mccartyann
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[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

When AI Feels More Welcoming Than School - Listen more. Judge less.

If students feel more welcomed by AI than by school, that is where our work begins.

Belonging is built one interaction at a time.

https://t.co/PgZXXvnHum

In June, we will take a “summer break” and shift to twice-monthly updates.

[Dr. Melissa Stephanski @melsteph0801]

As a school principal & CAO, I couldn’t afford to get all of my staff to conferences, together. THIS is an answer to that challenge…at YOUR site…everyone involved…common language…collective efficacy. This is great for a region of schools too! Yes!
@AllysonApsey @mccartyann

[FearlessSchools @FearlessSchools]

Another episode sure to have you on your toes! Listen in to how Rachael George went from fire fighting to school leadership and everything in between. @DruTomlin4Edu @AllysonApsey @burgessdave @CreativeLdrSol @mccartyann
https://t.co/RQQMNWXdOo

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

Better results don’t come from repeating the same playbook. Hope is not a strategy.

A tailored onsite national conference can unite your team around shared learning and a common language for growth.

Find relevant topics at: https://t.co/bzqOrEBBov

@AllysonApsey @mccartyann

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

Devices became symbols of equity. But access was never the same as impact.

The real question isn’t how much tech students use—it’s how much thinking they do.

This research challenges what schools have assumed for years.

Read the Research - https://t.co/crH1Xf2vL8

[Dr. Melissa Stephanski @melsteph0801]

Yes 🙌🏻! It’s KEY season for educational leaders to reflect on success & setback in ALL areas.

Things didn’t go as desired?? Let’s do something about it. Let’s stop “hoping” it gets better.

CLS is YOUR partner to deliver results. 💗Love this work!
@AllysonApsey @mccartyann

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

Reflection is more than just analyzing year-end data; it is about defining the true daily experience we want for our students & staff.

Now is the critical time to identify gaps in your current culture & impact the future.

https://t.co/bzqOrEBBov

@AllysonApsey @mccartyann

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

Leadership Challenge:
Look at your intervention numbers. If more than 15-20% of your Ss require Tier 2/3 support, it's time to stop looking at the intervention schedule & start looking at the Tier 1 playbook.

https://t.co/bzqOrEBBov @AllysonApsey @mccartyann @melsteph0801

[Dr. Melissa Stephanski @melsteph0801]

This seems like a simple concept but so often we miss its power.

When we are crystal clear and Ss know what success looks like, we don’t waste critical time with guess work.

Time is a finite resource , let’s be strategic in its use.
@mccartyann @AllysonApsey @CreativeLdrSol

[Creative Leadership Solutions @CreativeLdrSol]

What happens when AI meets high-impact teaching practices?

Real-time feedback, sharper decisions, and stronger collaboration.

This is how schools turn insight into action.

Read the latest Research Wednesday and see what works - https://t.co/YvvKDXnnMz