Beyond Average: Leading for Change in Essex County

Jessica Famularo

Teachers filled the auditorium, dancing to the beat of the music in a unique spin on musical chairs that had teachers crowd-sourcing essential questions for serving students with diverse needs. Others gathered in a break out session, the tang of onion and lime wafting into the air as educators mixed up batches of pico de gallo while learning about Universal Design for Learning. Others still shared real stories about family engagement and empathy journeys with their peers. It was a refreshing take on professional development and it was all part of the Essex County Learning Community (ECLC) Summer Institute. ​

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