Upcoming/Recent Events

  • December 10, 2025
    A Plan for Supporting the Professional Growth of Teachers
    VATLL Annual Conference
    Williamsburg, VA
  • January 28, 2026
    Assessment Journeys
    VaLIN Professional Development Webinar
  • March 18, 2026
    Supporting the Professional Growth of Teachers
    VaLIN Professional Development Webinar
  • April 15, 2026
    Freshman Transition
    VaLIN Professional Development Webinar
  • April 20, 2026
    The Belonging Blueprint
    Key Ministry DATC 2026
    McLean, VA
  • ​​June 6, 2026
    Shepherds College Graduation
    Union Grove, Wisconsin
  • June 18, 2026
    Going Beyond the Content
    Identity Impact Webinar
  • June 24-25, 2026
    The Ninth Grade Initiative Workshop
    Jefferson High School
    ​Sioux Falls, SD

Additional Resources

  • The Ninth Grade Initiative
    Helping schools across the country develop holistic plans to ensure Ninth Grade success and the professional growth of educators.
  • Go Beyond the Content
    Resources - videos, music, books, and strategies - to help educators motivate students, build inspirational schools, and serve as compasses in the lives of young people.
  • The Assessment Network
    All the tools you need to start and lead an effective Assessment Journey in your school.  Hundreds of educators from around the world come together to share Assessment FOR Learning and Standards Based Learning strategies to increase student learning.

9th Grade Opportunity

Are you looking to build a comprehensive Freshman Transition Program that will Transform Your School from the Bottom Up? Then look no further than The Ninth Grade Opportunity.
Written by veteran educators, Scott Habeeb, Alan Seibert, and Ray Moore, this quick read will help you turn your "9th grade problem" into an opportunity for success!