Dr. Layne Dillard
@DillardLayne
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Innovative Educational Leader passionate about the success of EVERY child | Lover of improving the learning culture for ALL schools | ALSDE OSI Administrator
Joined July 2023
We Blewett. Total Bummer. Then it got Iggly. But hey… Snit happens. I'll always ride or die with the ATL -- After all, tomorrow is another day! . Go Braves!!
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Hot air balloons rising over Priceville, with the American, Alabama, and POW flags waving in the breeze. God bless America! A beautiful Memorial Day tradition in Decatur—and a reminder of the freedom we celebrate and the sacrifice behind it. #Jubilee #MemorialDay #DecaturAL
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Honored to be appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to the Board of Directors for Alabama’s Children’s Trust Fund. This work—preventing child abuse & neglect—reflects the heart of what I’ve stood for in leadership and education. Grateful to continue serving in ways that matter.
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🎙Leadership is about bold moves & big results. I joined @JethroJones on Transformative Principal to share:.✅ How we achieved 100% reading proficiency in 3rd grade.✅ Real tips for school transformation.✅ The power of ownership over buy-in.Listen now:
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After a year of hard work, our school still received an F on the state report card. It felt like defeat—but that "failure" became the lesson that shaped our success. Read my latest article to see how we turned failure into fuel for a big turnaround.
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"Consistency doesn’t happen on autopilot; it takes intentionality, focus, and a plan.". Missed my article on how leaders can build trust and elevate schools? Check it out here 👇. #EdLeadership #Consistency #SchoolCulture #Leadership #BangUpGood
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As educational leaders, consistency is everything. It’s about doing what you say you’ll do and setting a standard that builds trust. In my article, I share practical tips for leading with intention and creating a culture of reliability. Check it out! 👇.
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My @Braves!! My GOODNESS!! Wow, what a day! So proud of this team—they’re the definition of resilience. All heart. All hustle. All hands on deck! #ChopOn #Teamwork #BravesCountry #OctoberReady
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Thrilled to join @mradamwelcome on the School District Leadership podcast! We had a blast diving into leadership and discussing the power of culture, capacity, so much more! Don’t miss it! .Listen now:.Apple: Spotify:
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RT @ALSDEOSI: Limestone County Schools gave their teachers lots of choices at their professional learning day on September 18. Our team was….
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My sweet Sparkman students made this Constitution video in our final year. are they not adorable? For anyone that thinks patriotism is dead in schools, we could have proved you wrong! They sang the National Anthem and Armed Forces anthems daily! .
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Been a @Braves fan all my life! As a kid, this poster of @DaleMurphy3 with his glowing bat hung above my bed. In high school, my locker was all about @23davidjustice no pop stars for me! Fingers crossed for making it to the post season this year! Let’s sweep the Dodgers!#GoBraves
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What a great day planning with schools from Region 3 @aamuedu! I finally got to present with THE @bshepherdnbct! It's exciting to hear the discussions around making schools the best they can be! Thanks to @dalehancock, Susan Patterson, and Diane Church for supporting the work!
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I can't wait to work with new teachers in Region 1! Don't miss this great opportunity to learn new strategies AND build relationships with new teachers across NW Alabama! A win-win! 💯.
New and exciting opportunity for Region 1 K-12 teachers who are within their first 5 years of teaching experience.
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RT @AthensStateRIC: Awesome turnout for today’s Region 2 ACIP Planning sessions with @WKJones89 and @DillardLayne! @AthensState @Alabama_Re….
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I loved this quote the most! "She has two pieces of advice for new teachers. First, if you’re going to make a rule, be consistent. And second: “Pick the hardest student to love, and love them the most.” Great article!.
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Keep an eye on @McNairHSV —big things are happening! Today’s PLCs are all about project-based learning, effective student engagement, lesson plan collaboration, and delivering high-quality instruction for ALL students. Stay tuned—greatness is unfolding! Love collaborating here!
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Can't say enough about the commitment from @TarrantHS! Since May, they have been laser focused on alignment--core values, culture, and improvement plans. Today, we tackled proficiency and growth data, brainstorming strategies for academic vocab, and teaching across curriculum.
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You have changed these students' lives forever! The gift of literacy literally can't be measured; it is the key to chasing all of their dreams! So proud of everyone. the teachers, students, and their families. @ALSDE_EL @ALSDEOSI @Alabama_Reading.
Today we celebrated our @westelemcullman English Learners who exited the program. Congratulations graduates! @BOECullmanCity @kkallhoff
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It's ACIP season! Don't miss out on the opportunity for these great regional trainings! Click here to register:
Register to attend today! The @ALSDEOSI is hosting regional ACIP trainings across the state! These sessions are APLDS (Principal Act) approved. You do not want to miss this opportunity to learn from the ACIP experts while they are in your area! Click here to register:
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