Literacy, Math

Technology Tips for Remote Learning

Overview Have you ever thought about using audio recording as part of your remote learning plan? These videos highlight quick tips on how teachers can use audio recording to engage students in math, practice reading, support ELL students and even...More
Literacy

A Teacher Text Talk Example

Overview In this second grade planning meeting, teachers from Fall Hamilton in Nashville, TN engage in a text talk about a story in their curriculum that they will use in upcoming instruction.More
Literacy

David and Meredith Liben on a Text First Approach

In this video, literacy experts David and Meredith Liben of Student Achievement Partners share their thoughts on a text-first approach.More
Literacy

Juicy Sentences: Writing Strategies

Overview “Juicy sentences,” also called “language dives,” are strategies to help students gain access to the ideas encoded within a complex text, one sentence at a time. Complex sentences often hold important meaning within a text, and unpacking...More
Literacy

Supporting Teachers with Text Based Planning

Overview In this video, we see the Dean of Instruction from Fall Hamilton, in Nashville TN give her perspective on what leader support to teachers should look like with text based planning. We also see a clip of the leader supporting her 3rd grade...More
Literacy

Dealing with Pushback around Text Based Planning

Overview In this video, the principal at Fall Hamilton in Nashville, TN shares advice for other leaders about how to handle pushback from teachers when transitioning to a text based approach to planning.More
Literacy

ELA Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) [Virtual Learning Module] for Leaders and Teachers

Overview In this virtual learning module, you’ll find a detailed overview of the IPG, and its roots within the standards and instructional equity. Based on your grade band focus, you will have an opportunity to observe classroom video...More
Literacy, Math, Leadership, Assessment

English Language Learners (ELL)

Overview Use the materials below to build knowledge and support schools with providing effective and high-quality instruction for all students, and in particular, English Language Learners. Check Me Out First! Principles for ELL Instruction...More
Literacy

Foundational Skills and K-2 Resources for Leaders and Teachers

Overview Use the materials below to support schools with foundational skills instruction and reading comprehension in grades K-2. Check out our section for upper grades as well for reading remediation support. Curious where to go next? Check out the...More

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