During this workshop, the research and action steps will be presented for several of the factors proven to increase student achievement including:
    1) Guaranteed and viable curriculum;
    2) Challenging goals and effective feedback;
    3) Helping students effectively interact with new content; and
    4) Nine research-based instructional strategies proven to increase achievement.
Participants will be able to apply the research recommendations for instructional strategies and academic vocabulary to increase student achievement.

Mark P. Foseid, a private consultant working with schools and districts throughout the country, is a consultant for Marzano & Associates with more than 30 years of experience in K-12 education. His experiences include teaching at upper elementary and middle levels in all core subject areas and in administration as Dean of Students, Assistant Principal, and Elementary Principal. His work centers on the study of learning, with practical applications of the research and strategies supporting student achievement in standards-based systems.

Mark received his B.S. degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters degree in Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Colorado. He has industry laboratory research experience and has been recognized by both the Cherry Creek School District and the Colorado Department of Education for excellence in teaching

Mark has worked as a trainer for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and has a ten year association with Dr. Marzano. He has successfully implemented much of Dr. Marzano’s work into both his teaching and at the building organizational level. Recently he co-authored Handbook for Classroom Management that Works with Dr. Marzano. He has consulted educators in Dimensions of Learning, Classroom Instruction That Works, Classroom Management That Works, What Works in Schools, The Art and Science of Teaching, standards-based curriculum design, leadership, and organizational development.