Catalyst for Educational Change

Real school improvement is not built on theory alone. It takes aligned leadership, focused systems, and adults working together with clarity and purpose.

In this final article of the series, we highlight stories from districts and schools where meaningful change moved from planning into practice and where stronger outcomes followed.

Read more on CEC's Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/cecweb/p/stories-from-the-field?r=6b170v&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What does real school improvement look like before the results show up in the data? In our May series, we explore how lasting change begins with aligned leaders, clear priorities, and adults working differently together. This issue looks at how schools can move beyond isolated initiatives and build the systems, routines, and capacity needed for meaningful improvement over time.

Read more on CEC's Substack: https://cecweb.substack.com/

We’re excited to announce that the CEC team will be presenting at the 2026 Oklahoma School Innovation Summit (OSIS)!

Taking place June 3–4, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma, OSIS is a premier professional learning event that brings together educators from across the state to share innovative, real-world practices that are making an impact in schools today. The summit is uniquely designed to highlight practitioner-led breakout sessions, ensuring attendees gain practical strategies they can immediately apply in their classrooms and systems.

As part of this year’s agenda, Elisa Brente, Ed.S, CAPP, PCC Brente and Dr. Tiffany Layton, will be leading a session focused on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Their session will center on how schools can strengthen their systems through data-driven decision-making, evidence-based practices, and aligned supports across tiers to improve outcomes for all students.

Attendees can expect practical tools, actionable strategies, and real-world insights to support effective MTSS implementation.

If you’re planning to attend OSIS, we’d love for you to join us!

Visit the conference website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/oklahoma-school-innovation
Check out the agenda here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wUkpxJoaDHQYLtVYFBsXw2QrIqS2H60U/view