Knowing is Half the Battle! Understanding and Using Depth of Knowledge

I have over 20 years experience in the field of Education as a classroom teacher and state administrator. I started my career in Arizona as a classroom teacher before transitioning to AZ State Department of Education as the State Supervisor for Education and Training. I relocated to the Great State of Idaho at the end of 2018. I am currently serving the Jerome School District as the Instructional Coach and the Professional Development Training Specialist. During my tenure at the state level I had the pleasure of working with many LEAs and many different program areas from CTE to Title I. I had the pleasure to sit on numerous boards that helped further educational opportunities for all students in my state and national level. I look forward to continuing my work with teachers and students within the Idaho education system to help advance our skills to better serve the teachers and students in our local districts.

Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S. is an international author and presenter with over 20 years of experience working as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a professional development trainer. He is the author of Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD. His book on teaching and learning for depth of knowledge will be published by Solution Tree International in 2021. Erik is the owner of Maverik Education LLC, providing academic professional development and consultation to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities on developing learning environments and delivering educational experiences that promote cognitive rigor and postsecondary readiness. His areas of expertise include teaching and learning for depth of knowledge (Webb’s DOK), higher level questioning and inquiry, authentic learning, differentiated instruction, personalized learning, and talent development. Erik is also ranked as one of the World's Top 30 Education Professionals for 2019 (#13) and 2020 (#3) by the research organization Global Gurus.