Dr. Jan K. Bryan VP and National Education Officer, Renaissance®

As Vice President and National Education Officer, Dr. Bryan advises educators about academic trends and opportunities. Dr. Bryan’s work focuses on the power of an effective educator, influences on student achievement, using data to fuel insight as well as Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). Known for her highly engaging approach, Dr. Bryan delivers relevant and research-rich presentations for educators and administrators. Prior to joining Renaissance: Dr. Bryan served as Director for Professional Services for AlphaSmart, Inc., Assistant Professor of Reading at Missouri State University, and supervised the America Reads program at North Texas University. Additionally, Dr. Bryan worked with districts across Texas to secure funding for technology innovation and to implement district-wide projects. She served as a proposal reviewer and external evaluator for programs funded by the Texas Education Agency and co-authored curricula from the Texas State Occupational Agency. Dr. Bryan received the Bachelor’s degree from Abilene Christian University and Master’s and Doctor’s degrees from Texas Tech University. In addition to peer-reviewed articles, she has authored two white papers: The Power of an Effective Educator and RTI: The Next Generation of Data-Fueled Decision Making. Former clients include:

Alberta Technology Teachers Association Conference, Calgary

California Technology Assistance Project National Conference on Accelerated Learning,

Stanstead, UK National Writing Day, Alberta, Canada North Carolina Reading Association Oklahoma Achievement Through Collaboration

and Technology Support Orange County Dioceses Conference on

Early Literacy USAID and Jamaica Ministry of Education Partnership Lower Hudson Regional Information Center Technology

Leadership Institute

Areas of specialization:

Early literacy

Educator effectiveness

Formative assessment

Non-cognitive dimensions of learning

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Dr. Bryan’s highly engaging presentations deliver research-rich content through an application lens and offer authentic approaches to address the most pressing needs in our schools.

Let Dr. Bryan lend her expertise to you and your colleagues.

Contact your Renaissance sales representative or call (800) 338-4204 today to inquire about her availability.

Dr. Bryan engages audiences with keen insights and practical, actionable information on how you can increase effectiveness.

Assessments Many Forms. More than 20 years ago, one of the most significant pieces of research around education was released and many remain unaware. Distracted by high-stakes uses of assessment, we are still coming to terms about what formative assessment truly is and how to fully capitalize on its tremendous potential to improve learning. This session takes the research and translates it into easily applicable teaching strategies proven to make a difference in performance.

Four Keys to Intensify Teacher Impact. The impact of a teacher on student achievement is at least four times greater than the impact of variables outside of the classroom. When an exceptional teacher and a willing student work together, achievement follows—often in incredible increments. In this session, we explore what Dr. Bryan has labeled “the achievement variable,” and how even the best teachers can develop greater power to lead their students to success.

Response to Intervention 2.0. As James Ysseldyke (2016)

states, assessments that do not inform instruction just don’t matter. We have moved from assessing for the purposes of predicting success at school to gaining insight from assessment data to make a difference in students’ lives. In this session, we look at four strategies to bolster Response to Intervention and focused on a shift from data-driven to data-fueled.

“The goal of educator effectiveness is to empower students. In reaching that goal, effective educators lead students to deeper understandings of the world around them, helping them develop skills and resources not only to survive, but to thrive.