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Hawaii Department of Education
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Chicago Public Schools
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Bureau of Indian Education
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During my first two years as principal, we had over 300 office referrals and 150 out-of-school suspensions. After fully implementing these strategies โ€” only two office referrals in six weeks.
John Hargrove
John Hargrove, PrincipalClark Street Elementary School, North Carolina
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"After 19 years as an educator, I finally have time to teach with care and compassion. My referrals have been eliminated. Students who could never meet benchmark standards are now making dramatic gains."

โ€” Libba Sager, Teacher ยท Toledo Elementary, Oregon

"This is without a doubt the single best training we have ever offered. Veteran teachers of 20+ years said it was the best in-service they had in their entire tenure."

โ€” Carrylann Goens, Director of Staff Development ยท Campbell County School District

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"During my first two years as principal, we had over 300 office referrals and 150 out-of-school suspensions. After fully implementing these strategies โ€” only two office referrals in six weeks."

John Hargrove, Principal
John Hargrove, PrincipalClark Street Elementary School, NC

"29 of our 35 schools were trained, affecting more than 11,000 children. We experienced a 16% decrease in suspensions and a 9% increase in test scores. None of our schools are on the improvement list."

Billy Davis, Executive Director Elementary Education
Billy Davis, Executive Director Elementary EducationLawton Public Schools, Oklahoma

"Pioneer Continuation High School saw suspensions drop from 39% to 18%, in-house suspensions cut in half, and significant increases in state exit exam passing rates."

Elsbeth Prigmore, Principal
Elsbeth Prigmore, PrincipalPioneer Continuation High School, California

"Referral numbers for class disruption were reduced by 62% at our middle school. Our high school's referrals were lower than the rival school's for the very first time ever."

Carrie Chase, Counselor
Carrie Chase, CounselorLahainaluna High School, Hawaii

"Student referrals in our middle school dropped 30% on average every year for three years straight. Because of these strategies I can say with pride: Every day, I teach."

Keith Johnson, Teacher & Technology Director
Keith Johnson, Teacher & Technology DirectorReading Community Schools, Michigan

"Since my Differentiated Instruction training by the Center for Teacher Effectiveness, I incorporated Randomization, Storytelling, Concentric Circles, and Entry/Exit Tickets. These strategies work powerfully with adult learners too."

Dr. Randy Boardman, Senior Training Advisor
Dr. Randy Boardman, Senior Training AdvisorCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
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