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21st century skills
At-home learning
Classroom management
Curriculum
Goal setting
Inquiry
Instructional design
Professional development
Reading
Social-emotional health
Student engagement
Supporting ELLs

[ "classroommanagement" ]

three sweeps

Address disruptive students by encouraging engagement and productivity, as opposed to punishment.

[ "pd", "inquiry" ]

what so what now what generic

Jumpstart your inquiry process by using this template to observe, infer, and take action on a problem of practice. This protocol is a simple, yet effective tool for analyzing data — both quantitative and qualitative.

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real talk

Identify what might be preventing communication with parents and explore specific steps you can take to get back on track.

[ "instructionaldesign" ]

diff like a star

Differentiate using data, tasks, texts, and groups. The more stars you're able to introduce, the more strategic and targeted the instruction.

[ "reading" ]

lifeline

Support students in identifying meaningful pieces of text and encourage them to make their thinking visible as they read.

[ "sel", "athome" ]

sel prompts

40+ SEL prompts that can be used while reflecting and building on social-emotional skills. Developing these skills supports learners of all ages in being able to care for and advocate for themselves and others.

[ "studentengagement" ]

student engagement strategies

Options for engaging students that capitalize on critical thinking, reflection, and action.

[ "instructionaldesign", "sel" ]

sel responsive school

Effectively educate your students while caring for their social and emotional health by identifying what pressures they're facing.

[ "21stcentury", "sel" ]

gmf

Explore 21st century skills across four mindsets, each articulating capacities that research suggests will be the most valuable and valued skills in the future.

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teaching in today's political climate

Learn how to establish norms and provide space for discussion & reflection when politics manifest in the classroom.

[ "reading", "studentengagement" ]

three highlights

A “during reading” structure designed to invite students to engage with a text three times, each time employing a different modality.

[ "inquiry", "pd" ]

5 whys

Reframe professional challenges and identify leverage areas for change.

[ "inquiry" ]

covid so what

Set students on a path to conduct their own research, gather information, and generate real questions that lead to deeper exploration.

[ "curriculum", "studentengagement", "reading" ]

itc awakening

Invite students to unpack and engage with Kate Chopin's 1899 novel. This text explores the complicated world of motherhood and identity at the turn of the century. Recommended for students in grades 9-12.

[ "curriculum", "studentengagement", "reading" ]

itc everyday use

Invite students to unpack and engage with Alice Walker's short story. This story considers issues of generational and rural / urban divides within African-American communities and beyond. Recommended for students in grades 9-12.

[ "pd" ]

lars

A suggested sequence of PD sessions that encourages learning, application of strategies, reflection, and the sharing of promising practices.

[ "athome", "curriculum" ]

ltl math

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A collection of activities designed to engage K-5 students who are learning math at home.

[ "athome", "curriculum" ]

ltl science

A collection of activities that allow young learners to use their everyday environment to improve their science skills.

[ "athome", "sel" ]

ltl sel

A collection of at-home activities that allow young learners to use their everyday environment to improve their social-emotional skills.

[ "classroommanagement" ]

non-con strategies

25+ techniques that can help you manage your classroom and negotiate student behavior.

[ "classroommanagement", "instructionaldesign" ]

foundations of timing

Tips for lesson timing, transitions, and closings.

[ "instructionaldesign" ]

lesson planning

Multiple models of lesson planning that can support you in identifying goals, activities, assessments, and more.

[ "instructionaldesign" ]

rigormeter

Utilize the spectrum of thinking skills to promote rigor in your daily lessons.

[ "goalsetting", "pd" ]

prof goal setting

Engage in purposeful planning, reflect on your professional strengths, and identify areas of growth.

[ "athome", "supportingells" ]

ell parents

Resources for parents and guardians who are supporting English language learners at home.

[ "athome", "supportingells" ]

ell students

Self-study opportunities for English language learners.

[ "instructionaldesign", "pd", "supportingells" ]

ell teachers

Guide and support English language learners both within and outside of the classroom.

[ "reading" ]

monitoring for meaning

A template students can use to independently identify, track, and archive unfamiliar words as they read.

[ "goalsetting" ]

smart goals

Encourage students to identify their strengths and struggles, and set achievable goals to support their learning.

[ "classroommanagement" ]

4Ds

Recognize common types of negative student behaviors, understand the motivations behind them, and explore how to respond appropriately.