Onboarding 101: How to Make a Great First Impression

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Dec 6, 2023

Onboarding 101: How to Make a Great First Impression We know onboarding is essential to start any new employee off on the right note, but it also sets the tone for what your newest team members can expect from your school or district. Making a good first impression when a new teacher starts at a […]

Evaluating Evaluations: 6 Tips to Try!

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Nov 3, 2023

Evaluations are essential for teachers and staff. Are you making the most of your evaluations or is it time to evaluate HOW you evaluate? Teacher and Staff evaluations can benefit a team in several ways: Feedback for improvement: Teacher evaluations provide feedback to teachers on their teaching practices, which can help them improve their skills […]

Getting the Most out of Professional Development

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Oct 9, 2023

Professional development in education is a critical aspect of continuous improvement for educators and plays a significant role in enhancing teaching practices, student outcomes, and overall job satisfaction. It can also be fun! McTaw (2022) emphasizes the importance of professional development and its in helping teachers, students, and staff to excel. As many in-person and […]

Helios Ed Releases Latest Version: Say “Hello” to Helios Sunrise!

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Sep 7, 2023

Easy and user-friendly Helios helping schools and district users make their lives easier September 11, 2023 San Ramon, CA Helios Ed is excited to launch the latest version of their Helios solution for K-12 schools and districts called the Sunrise version. Helios Sunrise is designed to provide users with a completely new look and feel […]

Kick Stress Out As You Kick Off The School Year

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Aug 11, 2023

Is it just me, or are summers flying by faster than ever? While we hope you had a fantastic summer, we’re sure you’re excited to kick off the school year! Starting the school year with minimal stress is crucial for teachers and staff to maintain their well-being and provide the best possible learning experience for […]

Paper Pushing or Pushing Paper Out? The Benefits of Transitioning your HR and Business Practices to a Paperless Solution!

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Jun 28, 2023

We’ve all been there. You need to find a document right away and you begin digging through filing cabinets, folders, and inevitably getting a papercut (or two) in the process. You find yourself saying, “there must be an easier way!” Luckily, there is! Read on to learn about the many benefits of going paperless in […]

Recruiting Teachers in the Digital Age: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Online Platforms

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Jun 1, 2023

It’s almost that time of year again… recruitment season! What strategies are you using to recruit the BEST teachers and staff to join your amazing team? If you’re not using social media, you’re missing the top talent! According to Aaron Smith (2015) at the Pew Research Center, 79% of jobseekers used online resources throughout their […]

Beating Burnout: 4 Ways to Support Teachers and Staff

Posted by Christina Epplett
On Apr 25, 2023

Have you ever heard the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”? While educators experiencing stress and burnout may not come as a surprise, there are many tools that can help “fill the cups” of those on your team to help them beat burnout. What is Burnout? Recent data from Marken and Agrawal (2022) […]

Posted by Brian Juarez II
On Aug 24, 2022

Happy 2022-2023 school year! Or is it? HR staff is busier than ever trying to get highly qualified teachers for their classrooms. According to Yahoo News, there are between 36,504-52,800 full-time teacher positions that are still unfilled nationally. This shortage is leading to classrooms filled with “underqualified” teachers. Currently, this accounts for 5% (163,650 “underqualified” […]

$23 Billion in California Education Funding is Out There. Here’s What It’s For.

Posted by Team Helios
On Apr 21, 2022

Are you really in education if funding doesn’t cross your mind at least once a day? The budget game is one that no one really likes to play. How to pay for the staff, schools, and supports that lend themselves to a stellar education for students is a never ending question. The good news (for […]