Here's what participants from our webinars had to say about their experiences:

"This was an excellent session, and I have received great feedback from both sites in our district. . . . Super job of presenting the big ideas of Understanding by Design and linking (them) to differentiation."
--Andy Leathwood, Nelson BC

"It was my first webinar experience and I found it to be a very useful PD delivery model. I invited principals to join me and one brought two teachers. We all felt that this is a great cost-effective way to receive PD in our small board. ..."
--Marian Lothian, Gastineau, QC

"Very informative and reaffirming for those of us who are familiar with (differentiation) and UbD."--Manuel Silva, Winnipeg, MB

"I had a mixture of experienced schools, newly trained and soon to be trained schools. Everyone got something from it. All my evaluations were good."
--Lisa Page, Sanford, FL

"Informative, professional, relevant, to the point. The section dealing with classroom implementation is particularly relevant."
--Asher Cutting, Gander NL

"Very practical suggestions. Example--the idea to gain buy-in by asking teachers to respond to questions about what they'd like to see improved via questions in the lounge."
--Lori Van Himbergen, Edgerton, WI

"Very informative and helpful for our team. Gave us several ideas in terms of process and program."
--Jack Lenson, Baldwin, NY

I was able to get many great ideas that I can use in my class today. The copied pages were good to have for hands-on activities during the presentation.
Jackie Bowes, Alberta, Canada

The webinar was a great way to get in some professional development without the need for subs! It sparked some terrific conversations about the way we teach math. Marcy was excellent.
--Trissy McHenry, St Patrick's Episcopal Day School, Washington, D.C.

"It was my second time doing a webinar and I really liked it. Useful slides for me to go back and use to guide my teacher feedback".
-- Michelle Deschenes, Principal, Westfield Elementary School, Grand Bay, Westfield, NB

The handouts were excellent and we will use them in our school almost immediately. The PowerPointt was very informative as well and we will be sharing it with our colleagues who could not attend.
-- Terry Craig Principal, Lakeview Elementary School Northwest School Division #203, Meadow Lake, SK

This was very useful. It was very well articulated with many helpful ideas.
--Kathleen Waffle, principal John F. Kennedy Elementary, Newark, CA

Best ever. It was great.
--Debbie Cummings, Student Success Leader, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB, Barrie, ON

A very cost effective way to get information from other jurisdictions and begin or add to discussions at our district.
--Barbara Creamer, Saint John, NB