who is dave nagel?
Dave’s concentration with schools and districts focuses on implementing Visible Learning research, assessment and feedback, and effective grading reform at both school and classroom levels. He has supported schools in building impactful PLCs and is a thought leader in the PLC+ framework. Dave has authored seven books and contributed to publications such as Principal Leadership, Educational Leadership, and The Learning Professional (Feb. 2025). He regularly presents at national conferences. Known for his strong moral compass, Dave is relatable and practical in his approach, with a savvy sense of humor that enhances his work.
who is Bruce Potter?
Bruce brings a wealth of experience in implementing Visible Learning research, guiding districts, schools, and teachers in transforming their practices. His schools have earned national recognition for innovative approaches that redefine success for traditionally underserved students. Central to this work is fostering collaborative expertise through engaged PLCs, as highlighted in The Learning Professional (Feb. 2025). Co-author of Grading Visible Learners: Learning With Fluidity, Not Finality, Bruce excels in practical implementation, recognizing potential barriers and the critical need to assess staff readiness before launching any initiative.
SERVICE DELIVERY APPROACH
The Center for Collaborative Expertise customizes all professional learning to meet the unique needs of each and every client and what is best for them to move their adult learning needs forward to meet the academic and social needs of all of their students. This will be based on clients completing a comprehensive needs assessment followed by a personalized planning session. All services and support are designed to be self-sustaining.
Example of Impact:
The Center for Collaborative Expertise tailors professional learning to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring strategies and actions support the learning of all adults to best impact their students effectively. This process starts with a thorough needs assessment, followed by personalized planning for targeted support.
Example:
In collaboration with a school facing attendance and engagement challenges, CCE provided targeted professional development and customized coaching focused on active learning to boost engagement as well as supporting teachers in better assessing student readiness levels prior to units of instruction
Results:
● Teachers reported a 30% increase in student participation, supported by walk-through evidence, in just a few months.
● Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more) dropped from 23% in 2022 to below 7% by March 2025!
● The school’s 4th grade ELA scores are exceeding the NY State average by 40 points!
All services are designed to be self-sustaining and continually refined through client feedback, ensuring impactful professional development. We don’t attempt to change belief but actions!
Capacity Building for Sustainability of Instructional Approaches and Practices
The Center for Collaborative Expertise believes in deep levels of implementation and coaching to support teacher learning for any and all initiatives to be sustainable over time.
We deliver professional development that moves beyond attempting to create buy-in. Rather we strive to inspire and encourage changes in actions and gathering evidence of impact on student learning which transforms beliefs!
How CCE Supports Clients:
Needs Assessment We identify your school’s challenges and goals through discussions, surveys, and observations.
Personalized Plan We create a custom learning plan based on the needs assessment, tailored to your school’s priorities.
Implementation and Coaching We support the execution of the plan, providing coaching and resources for effective implementation.
Sustainable Growth We help embed best practices for long-term success, ensuring improvements are maintained and built upon.
Our structured approach ensures targeted, results-driven advancements in your school’s educational practices.
We specialize in helping schools improve and augment their existing practices in the following areas:
- Instructional coaching for teachers and leaders
- PLC implementation / ensuring impact
- Student engagement strategies
- High-Yield Instructional Actions Revolved Around Surface–Deep–Transfer
- Effective grading and feedback strategies
- Applying Visible Learning research for greatest impact
Our Publications
Testimonials for Dave Nagel
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317-670-0270
LOCATION
4621 St. John Circle, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077