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All behavior is communication — including and especially what we might consider bad behavior. Often, in response to our students’ undesirable behavior, we institute rewards- or compliance-based systems in our classrooms and schools. But external motivation systems do not create classrooms of students who are interested and invested in their education.The Inspired Teaching ABCDE of Learner Needs is an award-winning framework for understanding the gaps in students' needs, along with proven strategies for addressing those gaps. Learn more and download your copy of the ABCDE of Learner Needs Guidebook (including an Early Childhood version) today: https://ow.ly/owAe50QrJ5C

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What's the difference between a language feature and a layout feature? How do you plan, draft and write a report? Having trouble with identifying opinions, fact or bias? Our Re:skill course gives you a starting point for tailored tuition to improve your literacy skills up to Level 2. Contact us to book your place.

Using formative assessments to see if students can apply what they're learning takes a bit more time. Make sure you choose activities similar to those you'll use for the formal assessment. Here are a few 'application' focuses activities you can try …

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Using formative assessments to see if students can apply what they're learning takes a bit more time. Make sure you choose activities similar to those you'll use for the formal assessment. Here are a few 'application' focused activities you can try …

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In the IDS version of SIMPL, teachers immediately assume the role of learners to understand key statistical and computational concepts embedded in the curriculum, including the Data Cycle.After engaging as learners, they resume their role as teachers to reflect on content and pedagogy through their teacher lens.Inquiry and the utilization of strategies designed to encourage all students to actively participate are emphasized.Learn more about how teachers are supported here: https://lnkd.in/gmFcMMJW

Teachers need to be able to confidently use assessment data to differentiate instruction so all the students in their class can meet learning goals. Differentiation, however, can be time-consuming—especially for newer teachers. Here's how MAP Reading Fluency with Coach can help teachers save time while giving young readers the individual support they need:

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Congratulations to everyone whose been named principal!! My name is Mrs. Whitfield and I’d love for you to consider incorporating The Blending Box as your go to tool for your struggling readers. Here’s why:The Blending Box offers a cost-effective solution for principals struggling with limited budgets, providing a practical tool to enhance foundational reading skills.It supports teachers with minimal training required, reducing the impact of high turnover and the need for extensive professional developmentPrincipals can utilize The Blending Box to achieve more sustainable, long-term improvements in student reading proficiency, addressing their desire for lasting academic success.The tool's ease of integration and proven effectiveness can bolster teacher confidence and morale, fulfilling principals' desires for a stable and well-supported staff.The Blending Box helps principals meet state and federal reading standards by effectively addressing foundational reading gaps, alleviating fears of not meeting proficiency benchmarks.By improving reading skills and engagement, the tool can contribute to lower absenteeism and dropout rates, reducing principals' fears of negative public perception and school reputation.

In as little as 15 minutes of daily reading, your students can achieve significant literacy gains. Learn how to promote more purposeful independent reading practice that moves students from the acquisition of foundational skills to the fluency, generalization, and application of those skills.This infographic covers how to make the most of independent reading practice in your classroom through two essential forms of practice, including individualized skills practice and dynamic reading practice.Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49cM2BH

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🗣️ Oracy isn't just about learning to speak – here's a short clip of Nikki Sullivan and Kelly Tatlock explaining what we mean by it ⤵️https://bit.ly/3XgkgBKWant to know more? Check out this free teaser on the Teacher CPD Academy ⤵️https://bit.ly/3XkF9fi

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My favorite of these is using student discourse as formative assessment...it gives us an opportunity to uncover in realtime where the learner is in their current understanding and what guidance and support we can provide to get them next. #student #engagement #formativeassessment "Assessment for learning." #nextstep #teachers #teachersoflinkedin