Pre-Teaching to Support Content Mastery - Level the playing field by introducing content prior to the lesson

Comprehensible Input: Teaching Targeted Vocabulary - All teachers are teachers of vocabulary, they just need the tools in order to successfully do so

Using Rhythm and Music to Teach Language and Content - Supports students to build their language and content knowledge by engaging with rhythm and music

Tiered Activities for Early Elementary English Learners - A planning process that sets all students up for success in progressing toward grade level standards

Fill in the Gaps - Fill in the gaps supports students to review assessment data and set goals for improvement over two days in which they work to fill the gaps

Mild, Medium and Spicy Strategic Grouping - Strategic groupings and appropriate learning activities support student mastery

Self-Regulation Strategies - Students use self-regulation strategies like mental breaks, body and movement breaks, fidgets, and self-talk to maximize their learning

Differentiated Lesson Planning - Educators can use these templates to plan for differentiated instruction

Anchor Charts - Students and teachers will use anchor charts to make thinking, learning, and expectations visible

Literature Circles and Book Clubs - Students will engage is student-led small group discussion around a selected text

Engaging in Close Reading - Students will use close reading strategies to develop their ability to independently read complex text with proficiency

Claims-Evidence-Reasoning Writing Framework - Students build their writing skills by using the CER Writing Framework to support claims with evidence and reasoning

5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematical Discussions: Anticipate, Monitor, Select, Sequence, Connect  - Use Anticipate, Monitor, Select, Sequence, and Connect to plan, organize, and facilitate productive mathematical discussions

Three Reads: Close-Reading Protocol for Responding to Questions or Solving Problems [MLR 6] - Three Reads is a close-read protocol used to help students understand and break down complex problems or questions into logical sequences

Stronger and Clearer Each Time [MLR 1] - Several quick structured discussion opportunities help students revise and refine their ideas, making them stronger and clearer each time

2,4,6,8 Collaborative Problem-Solving Structure - Support students to engage in independent and collaborative thinking to effectively problem solve

I Wish My Teacher Knew - In order for students to enjoy a rich learning experience, they need to be known by their teachers

Windows and Mirrors - Building empathy and perspective for both you and your students

Mindfulness Techniques - Embed mindfulness practices into the classroom to help students focus and relax

Thresholding to Greet Students at the Door -  Greet students as they enter your classroom to build relationships and provide consistency

Emotional Thermometer for Self-Regulation - The Emotional Thermometer helps students identify, name, and reflect on their emotions

Restorative Circles - This move is used to build community and address any community issues

Emotion Check-ins - Incorporating frequent emotion check-ins with students builds greater self-awareness

Choice Boards - Choice boards give students autonomy and choice in their learning while allowing teachers to differentiate, observe, and assess in real time

Entry Points - Ignite student enthusiasm for new learning by providing exciting entry points

Visual Retelling - Retell stories through sequenced pictures or objects to support comprehension

Assessment Menu - Give students choice in how they are assessed by creating a joyful cafe-style approach to assessment 

See more at our Universal Design for Learning Strategy Guide

Mild, Medium, and Spicy Strategic Grouping - Strategic groupings and appropriate learning activities support student mastery

W.I.N. Whatever I Need to Practice - Try the W.I.N. (Whatever I Need) To Practice strategy to give students a structured approach to choice in what they work on in class

Marzano's Self-Assessment Rubric - Provide students with clear criteria to self-assess effectively

Fill in the Gaps - Fill in the gaps supports students to review assessment data and set goals for improvement over two days in which they work to fill the gaps

See more at our Differentiation Flowchart 

Creating and Implementing a Family Partnership Plan - Forming authentic, trusting relationships with your students' families is a foundational part of building an inviting learning community

Including Instruction in Play Based Experiential Learning - Play Based Experiential Learning is an opportunity for young children to learn through exploration and discovery

Dialogic Reading - An evidence-based interactive shared-reading practice that teachers can use to enhance children’s oral language development

Supporting Peer Social Interactions for Early Learners - Peer social interactions at an early age is crucial to early learning and development

Planning and Implementing High Quality Instruction for Students with Disabilities - NEW!
Learn how high-leverage practices such as Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation can support high-quality instruction for students with disabilities and provide greater access for progress as well as mastery. This course is designed for early career teachers supporting students with disabilities.

Promoting Asset-Based Teaching and Learning for Students with Disabilities - NEW!
Learn about asset-based practices like integrating students’ funds of knowledge and relationship building to establish a learning environment that embraces and celebrates differences as strengths. This course is designed for early career teachers supporting students with disabilities.

Unpacking IEPs
Build foundational awareness of IEP contents and how they can impact the ways teachers support students.

Including Families in IEPs
Learn about practices for facilitating IEP meetings where families feel included and heard.

Student Self-Advocacy
Build awareness around what it means for students to advocate for themselves and explore ways of teaching these skills.

Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Explore the differences between accommodations and modifications, build understanding of when to use each, and look  at a tool that may support with classroom implementation.

Planning and Implementing High Quality Instruction for English Learners - NEW!
Explore the foundational practices to create an inclusive and effective learning environment for English learners and all students. This course is designed for early career teachers supporting English learners.

Promoting Asset-Based Teaching and Learning for English Learners - NEW!
Gain strategies to focus on asset-based approaches and effective language development techniques, gaining practical insights and tools to incorporate these strategies into your instruction. This course is designed for early career teachers supporting English learners. 

Introduction to UDL Principles
Gain a basic awareness of Universal Design for Learning and how UDL principles can support with accelerating student growth.

Universal Design for Learning: Engagement
Look at ways of using Universal Design for Learning practices to support student engagement.

Universal Design for Learning: Representation
Look at ways of using Universal Design for Learning practices to provide multiple means of representation by providing options in how information is shown, supporting language and symbol understanding, and supporting student comprehension.

Universal Design for Learning: Action and Expression
Look at ways of providing multiple means of action and expression in our work with students to create a more universally accessible classroom experience.

Understanding and Teaching Self-Management
Develop a deep understanding of self-management by exploring the role teachers can play in helping students learn self-management. 

Skillsets to Center Yourself in the Classroom
Build an understanding of what self-awareness is, when and how it shows up, and leave with at least one specific strategy or skillset that you could try in the classroom to support your students in developing self-awareness.

Supporting Students to Make Responsible Decisions
Learn about the value and importance of responsible decision-making, while also learning how to teach this skill to learners.

Understanding and Teaching Social Awareness
Define social awareness, explore strategies that you could try in the classroom to support your students in developing social awareness, and leave with a challenge to intentionally model social awareness strategies for students.

Developing Relationship Skills
Define relationship skills, explore examples and strategies, and leave with at least one specific strategy or technique to try in the classroom that will support your students in developing relationship skills.

Learning to Celebrate Differences Using Kikori
Learn about the importance of celebrating differences in classroom communities, explore a variety of SEL activities through Kikori, and make a plan for integrating one of those activities into an upcoming lesson. 

Teaching Perseverance in Mathematics
Explore the factors that influence students' beliefs about math and themselves as mathematicians, and identify strategies that create positive math learning experiences.

Science of Reading 101
Define the term Science of Reading, explore the major models of Science of Reading, and consider their instructional implications. =

High Frequency Word Instruction: Grades K-2
Define high frequency words, explore the progression of Fry and Dultch high frequency word lists from K-2nd grade, and engage in research based activities and routines that support high frequency word acquisition.