When Teachers Thrive, Students Thrive: Creating the Professional Learning System that Makes the Difference.

Introduction to a three-part blog series By: Lee Kappes, Ed.D, Managing Director at the Danielson Group We know educators strive for excellence in their practice and work tirelessly to create […]
How to teach “for” students, not “at” them

By Brian Johnson, Director of Learning Design & Development and Maria Akinyele, Assistant Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Danielson Group Our very own Director of Learning Design & […]
Equity = Teaching All Students Important Content

By Lee Kappes, Ed.D., Managing Director and Maria Akinyele, Assistant Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Danielson Group How often are students in your school community engaging with high-quality […]
The Gift That Keeps On Giving: Knowing And Valuing Students

Component 1b of the Framework for Teaching: Knowing And Valuing Students By Maria Akinyele, Assistant Director of Strategy and Innovation at the Danielson Group Greetings to you this holiday season. […]
The Danielson Group’s Fall Institute

Reflections From Our Team “The most rewarding feeling is when educators feel seen and heard in our workshops. Our continuous push to expand our definition of equity and social and […]
What Educators Need To Succeed

Why flexibility, autonomy, and the right support are the keys to a successful school year. By Jim Furman Over the past twenty years, our world has adapted to the presence […]
A Fresh Perspective: What Two DG Educators Want People To Know About The Updated FFT

By Shirley Hall and Lee Kappes After spending the last few months introducing people to the updated Framework for Teaching (FFT) and highlighting changes to language and content, we have […]
Greater Context Adds Value and Clarity to Teaching

By The Danielson Group Team In 1996, when Charlotte Danielson first published the Framework for Teaching, Bill Clinton was re-elected President of the United States; the average gas price was $1.71 […]
How One District Leveraged the DG Resources To Reimagine Observation and Professional Learning

An Assistant Superintendent’s Take on Why the FFT Matters More than Ever By Dr. Matthew Friedman The Danielson Group is partnering with the South Orange & Maplewood School District in New Jersey to implement […]