Live Sessions

Overview

Live sessions are offered to enhance your DESSA implementation. Looking for on-demand courses to train your staff on the DESSA? Click on the Training tab in the Aperture System. Please visit our article, “DESSA System Training: Self-Paced Courses and On-Demand Video Library” to learn more.

Use the links below to register for a live session.

Monthly Office Hours

DESSA Office Hours are offered monthly to Program Administrators and Site Leaders. Each session includes a 15-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of general Q&A time with staff from our Professional Learning and Success Teams. Registration is required. If you have any questions that are front of mind, please include them in your registration using the links below.

• August 22 - Planning Your DESSA Implementation for the New Year
• September 17 - Preparing Educators for Rating
• October 22 - Custom Group Filters and Strategy Modeling
• November 21 - DESSA Second Step® Assessments
• December 10 - Facilitating DESSA Data Reviews

Communities of Practice

DESSA Communities of Practice sessions gather district Program Administrators and Site Leaders for a one-hour virtual session fostering collaboration and the exchange of best practices and experiences related to the DESSA System and its implementation. Throughout the session, you take the lead in discussions by exchanging ideas, addressing challenges, and developing solutions. Registration is required. Come prepared to share!

Both sessions are similar in discussion topic and format. Register for the day/time that works best for you:

• November 13 at 9:00 AM PT
• November 14 at 10:00 AM ET