Media appearances

Episode link (March 2025).  In this episode of Booster Shot from AWB Education, host Adam Busch talks with Dr. Chad Lang of Recalibrated Services about the transformative power of curriculum development through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Dr. Lang shares strategies for building a collaborative culture where educators feel empowered to unpack standards, challenge permission-based mindsets, and co-create meaningful curriculum. The conversation highlights the critical role of school leaders in fostering supportive environments, sustaining progress, and celebrating growth. Listeners will also learn about Recalibrated Services, Dr. Lang’s consulting platform that supports school leaders and districts in driving lasting educational improvement.     

Guest: Episode 19 (2025)     Dr. Chad Lang on Family Engagement and Standards-Based Grading Reform

In the nineteenth episode of Growth Over Grades, Jordan sits down with Dr. Chad Lang, Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement at Glenwood Community School District. This episode dives into what it takes to successfully lead standards-based grading reform, why clear communication with families is critical, and how building a strong adult learning culture supports lasting change. Chad also shares insights on shifting mindsets, strengthening family partnerships, and keeping high expectations at the center of modern grading practices. 

Episode 59 (August 27, 2024)   Sharona and Bosley interview Dr. Chad Lang. Through the conversation we explore the various ways in which communication plays an important role in the impact grading reform can have on a community, a school, and a student population as well as how intentionally aligning hiring practices to your institutional values can support these efforts.  

Episode 226: (April 1, 2024) Brian Martin interviews Dr. Lang regarding grading and assessment with parents and guardians with an overview of his most recent book, A Parents' Guide to Grading and Reporting:  Being Clear about What Matters, co-authored with Dr. Matt Townsley.

2024, January 30:  Host Rae Hughart, of the Teach Better Team, interviews Dr. Lang about grading and communicating with parents as well as mindset to keep teachers fresh in our profession.  

2023 Season:  School Administrators of Iowa Executive Director, Dr. Lisa Remy interviews Dr. Lang regarding school improvement and the 2023 Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year Award.

Season #3 Episode 8 (2023) Dr. Lang visits with the Peg Doesn't Fit podcast about assessment.  All things assessment both formative and summative and how we can continue to grow in our PK-12 practices.

Episode #161 (2022) Dr. Lang visits with Dr. Dana Goodier on school leadership and times where he had to work from the trenches in school leadership.

Episode #225:  (2020)  Dr. Lang talks with Jeff Gargas and Rae Hughart regarding grading, assessment, and school leadership.