Author Jeanne Spiller Leads New Glarus Staff Training

New Glarus educators spent Oct. 2 focusing on how general and special education staff can work more closely together, as author Jeanne Spiller brought a message centered on shared responsibility, collaboration and student learning.

Author Jeanne Spiller Leads New Glarus Staff Training
Author Jeanne Spiller leads a professional development session for New Glarus School District staff Oct. 2, with a presentation focused on collaboration, planning and responding to student learning needs.

New Glarus School District staff spent Oct. 2 in a professional development session with author Jeanne Spiller, focusing on stronger collaboration among educators and ways to improve outcomes for students.

Spiller, co-author of Yes We Can! and All Means All, worked with staff on practices centered on shared responsibility for student learning. Her visit emphasized how educators can work together to identify learning needs and respond with effective instructional strategies.

A major focus was the role of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), particularly collaboration between general education and special education staff. Spiller emphasized identifying students’ learning needs together, developing effective instructional strategies and making sure students can access the support they need to succeed.

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