As of Nov. 18, Jeff Lancial has been supporting Kansas with FastBridge after joining Renaissance Learning in July. His career includes serving as a teacher, coach and administrator in public schools and leading large-scale, high-stakes, statewide assessment programs. He is committed to continuing the great support educators in Kansas received from his predecessor Sheleena Clark. Contact Jeff at jeff.lancial@renaissance.com. 

Reminder: Many districts have virtual hours to use to schedule a session from the Professional Learning Catalog. See if this applies to you by watching the recording at the 1:37 time stamp. You do not need to hold the session by Dec. 31, but you must schedule it before then so that it does not expire.   

Contact scheduling@renaissance.com for more information and/or schedule sessions here.   

If you are interested in a FastBridge session below, but are unable to join, use the Newsletter Engagement Form to request additional dates and times using option #5.  

Each FastBridge district can also request an administrator workshop on topics such as onboarding, data reviews and more. Schedule your workshop using the form and select option #6.  

Contact Jeff Lancial at jeff.lancial@renaissance.com if your district is interested in hosting a FastBridge regional training and would like to learn more.  

 Upcoming FastBridge virtual trainings:      

• Dec 3: Using the Growth Report in FastBridge for Teachers, 12:30–2 p.m.  Register here.  
• Dec. 4: FastBridge Lightning Round, 2–3 p.m. Register here.  
• Dec. 5: Using the Growth Report in FastBridge for Leaders, 9–10:30 a.m. Register here.  
• Dec. 13:  FastBridge Friday, co-hosted with Orion and ESSDACK, 8:30–9:30 a.m. Register here.  

Upcoming FastBridge in-person trainings:       

• Jan. 6:  FastBridge regional training hosted by Troy USD 429.  Register here.  
• Jan. 24:  FastBridge regional training hosted by Newton USD 373.  Register here.  
• Renaissance FastBridge consultants will be present at the upcoming FastBridge regional trainings provided by Kansas MTSS & Alignment. Register here for the  following three sessions: 
  • Jan. 28: 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Garden City, Lee Richardson Zoo  
  • Jan. 30: 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Wichita, Hyatt Regency    
  • Jan. 31: 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Junction City, Sonesta Essential (Formerly Courtyard by Marriott)   

Visit the Kansas Landing Page or monthly newsletter to explore more resources and learning opportunities for FastBridge and Star.     
     
Contact Jeff Lancial, jeff.lancial@renaissance.com,  with questions or for more information.