As the world has changed so have schools and classrooms. In response, adjustments have been made to teaching and learning…. more

All the educators I meet are dedicated to doing what is best for their students, classrooms, and schools. In support… more

Is the FUN missing in your assessments? Tests may not provoke joy in your students, but these strategies can make… more

This protocol and tool can be used with Professional Learning Communities (PLC) or grade level teams to formatively assess student… more

The practice of restorative justice and restorative health care are deeply rooted. In schools, restorative practice fosters a positive climate… more

Why assessment comes first. Subject Professional Development Grade levels 3rd Grade, 7th Grade, 11th Grade Resource types Assessments formative, Assessments… more

You won’t find standardized, norm-referenced, or percentiles here. Subject Professional Growth Grade levels 3rd Grade, 7th Grade, 11th Grade, Higher… more

The learning sciences continue to inform us of how students learn and this in turn guides how we teach. When… more

Click here to access a video explanation. Rather than using a worksheet with isolated sentences, it’s better to have our… more

From: Navigating the Core Curriculum  by Toby J. Karten https://www.solutiontree.com/products/navigating-core-curriculum.htm Subject UDL Grade levels Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd… more

Record each student’s skills by checking off areas of pro ciency and highlighting areas that require remediation. Offer assessment dates… more

Mathematics Success for All Students: Including Those Who Struggle Overview of Classroom Lessons and Activities This paper is an overview of… more

Many ELA classes begin with a bell-ringer task—a short exercise students complete in the first 3-5 minutes while the teacher… more

Grab this free poster with tips for using technology to check for understanding. Subject Professional Development Grade levels Kindergarten, 1st… more

This lesson is designed as a cooperative jigsaw learning experience. Whether used in social studies or ELA, it gets students thinking… more

Ten Plus One is a powerful, easy-to-use tool for modifying basic math tasks in order to make them deeper and/or… more

Many students have a head full of ideas but draw a blank when it’s time to write. These simple warm… more