As more and more teaching and learning moves to a virtual setting, the GVSU CSO is recording short webinars for educators to view whenever they prefer. Our Laker Lesson videos tackle the broad topics that we usually cover each year during in-person workshops such as literacy, tech tools, or utilizing digital assessments.

The CSO has partnered with Dr. Venessa Keesler, the president and CEO of Launch Michigan, to develop an ongoing series that highlights research-driven best practices around essential topics in K-12 education. 

Each video has a runtime of about 20 minutes, and can be used to supplement other professional development.

Research in Action Topics:

• Classroom Management
• Chronic Absenteeism
• Cybersecurity
• Disciplinary Literacy
• Engaging and Empowering Parents
• High-Dosage Tutoring
• High-Quality School Counseling
• Instructional Time
• Postsecondary Educational Transitions
• Professional Learning & Instructional Coaching
• School Climate & Staff Satisfaction
• Staffing in Schools

In "NWEA Data for Leaders," the GVSU CSO's Jeff Maxwell shows school leaders how to identify and run the highest leverage NWEA reports over the course of an entire school year that best determine student achievement. He also demonstrates how to use specific data reports to communicate to all stakeholders, inform instructional practices, and coach teachers.

(Note: Updates to these videos will be available in Fall 2024 to reflect recent changes to NWEA reports.)

NWEA Data for Leaders videos

• Running Fall Data Reports
• Running Winter Data Reports
• Running Spring Data Reports

If you have any questions about Laker Lessons or issues with the videos, please email Michael Cousins.