Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion with Superintendent Mark Sullivan of Birmingham City Schools (BCS) in Alabama as we explore an inspiring success story: how BCS students achieved exceptional gains in 3rd-grade literacy and 4th-grade numeracy through the implementation of DMGroup’s Breakthrough Results (BTR) program.

We will discuss: 

• Addressing achievement gaps at Birmingham City Schools in partnership with DMGroup
• What sets the Breakthrough Results (BTR) program apart from traditional professional development 
• Overcoming initial resistance and building buy-in district-wide
• Building the leadership capacity of teachers and staff as a key driver of student success
• Big wins at Birmingham City Schools- measurable, proven results for students
• How Breakthrough Results program improves the culture and fosters collective advocacy
  
  

What is the Breakthrough Results Program?

District Management Group’s Breakthrough Results program is a unique combination of focused goals, actionable data, short-cycle iterations, just-in-time professional development, and performance coaching. Based on improvement science and continuous improvement approaches, BTR is proven to deliver measurable improvements for students while building teacher and staff capacity.