
Workshops & Keynotes
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Sample Professional Development Workshops and Keynotes
For Educators and Instructional Leaders
Chutes and Ladders: Myths and Realities of Closing Achievement Gaps
Playing Catch Up: Combating the Achievement Gap in a Post-Pandemic World
Gatekeepers & Bridge Builders: Improving Language Instruction in Schools
For School Boards, System Leaders, and Policy Makers
Now What? From Creating Policy to Changing Practice to Close Achievement Gaps
Five Keys to Improving Student Outcomes: Action Planning
This Group is Different: Strategic Planning for a New Generation of Learners
Beyond Learning Loss: Educating Pandemic Learners in Post-Pandemic Schools
Books and Resources from Dr. Hill
Combating the Achievement Gap: Ending Failure as a Default in Schools (Rowman Littlefield, 2017)
The Principal Center Podcast: The Instructional Leader’s Guide to Closing Achievement Gaps
ASCD Blog: Myths and Realities About Closing Achievement Gaps
Ed Leadership Column: The Power of a Growth Focus
ASCD Podcast: Moving the Needle on Achievement Gaps: Advice for Instructional Leaders

Feedback from Dr. Hill’s Workshops
“Dr. Hill did a great job of sharing the research and providing specific examples to increase literacy achievement. I walked away with some solid ideas to share with my team and a good understanding of where to begin. I appreciate the handouts.”
“Amazing presentation that’s beneficial to all students.”
“Loved it and cannot wait to share with my school.”
— 2024 Conference Attendees