Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.Jan 17, 20173 minA simple idea, elegant executionToday I would like to share an idea I learned from E.J. Rossi. Mr. Rossi is the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.Jan 11, 20173 minWhy Students Achievement is Not Soaring: A Shocking SecretFor more than a decade TESS Consultants have been training teachers in how to most effectively and efficiently teach students. ...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.Dec 6, 20162 min"But, where should we start?"Recently I had an opportunity to attend a training on new tools that have been developed that will provide additional data to schools...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.Oct 25, 20162 minWho said this was a good idea?I was raised Catholic. There are some indelible memories of attending mass every Sunday and “church school” every Wednesday. In case you...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.DSep 9, 20162 minThe order makes a difference, for words and for school improvement“The dog bit the boy. The boy bit the dog. Same words. Different order. Different meaning. Different impact. Especially for the dog!”...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.May 26, 20162 minThe boy who cried wolf, learned his lesson, then became a school administratorOnce upon a time, it was decided that schools were supposed to look at data, to determine which students were not performing well. The...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.DMay 17, 20161 minAre the keys to success really a secret?Mike Schmoker’s new book, Leading with Focus: Elevating the Essentials for School and District Improvement was recently released. If you...
Gene Tavernetti, Ed.D.Feb 23, 20161 minChopping trees requires actual choppingPondering Abraham Lincoln’s quote, “If I have 6 six hours to chop down a tree, I will spend the first 4 hours sharpening my axe.” What...
Gene TavernettiApr 8, 20153 minTOTS: Has Your District Been Infected?Is your staff suffering from Trainer of Trainers Syndrome (TOTS)? What is TOTS: The disappointment/discouragement felt by administration...
tovarjanaeSep 7, 20141 minAdequate Teacher TrainingAn article published in Education Week, August 14, 2014, reports teachers feel inadequately prepared for Common Core, even after...
