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Doing What Works Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide gives an overview of navigating the Doing What Works library of resources.
Introduction
The Doing What Works Library
This one-page PDF provides an overview of the topics offered in the Doing What Works Library.
Sample Material
Science and Math Read-Aloud Lesson Plans
This sample material includes lesson plans for two interactive read-alouds in first/second grade: one about trees for a science lesson and the other about sorting for a math lesson. Listen to the...
School Example
Interactive Strategies for Teaching Nonfiction Text Structure
A third/fourth-grade teacher shares instructional activities designed to help her students understand the compare-contrast and sequence nonfiction text structures. She uses cooperative learning...
Sample Material
Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Character and Setting
This plan was developed by a kindergarten teacher. It provides details on standards, objectives, and essential questions guiding text structure instruction, and describes lesson activities and ways...
Tool
Explicit Instruction Lesson Plan Template
Trainers, reading specialists, and coaches are encouraged to use this lesson planner to help interventionists implement explicit teaching strategies. The tool includes a lesson plan worksheet and a...
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Introduction
Doing What Works Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide gives an overview of navigating the Doing What Works library of resources.
School Example
The Turnaround Principal: Part 1
Michael Cormack discusses actions he has taken as a turnaround principal and the connection between these actions and the underlying competencies of Driving for Results and Influencing for Results....
School Example
The Turnaround Principal: Part 2
Michael Cormack discusses actions he has taken as a turnaround principal and the connection between these actions and the underlying competencies of Driving for Results and Influencing for Results....
Introduction
The Doing What Works Library
This one-page PDF provides an overview of the topics offered in the Doing What Works Library.
Tool
Building a Protocol for a Job Candidate Interview
Principals can use this tool to reflect on current practice for interviewing new staff and consider ways to improve interview protocols in turnaround schools to ensure that staff with the right...
School Example
Building Trustful Relationships: The Home-School Connection
The principal of Southern Local Jr./Sr. High School and the Ohio Transformation Specialist discuss the importance of engaging the community in the school turnaround process. They talk about...
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School Example
Literature Circles in High School
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Tool
Explicit Instruction Lesson Plan Template
Trainers, reading specialists, and coaches are encouraged to use this lesson planner to help interventionists implement explicit teaching strategies. The tool includes a lesson plan worksheet and a...
Sample Material
Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Character and Setting
This plan was developed by a kindergarten teacher. It provides details on standards, objectives, and essential questions guiding text structure instruction, and describes lesson activities and ways...
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Literature Circles Lesson Plan and Materials
This set of materials, provided by Rebecca Wieder, includes a lesson plan for literature circles as well as the following materials for students: a description of student roles in literature...
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Prepare, Inquire, Act
Dr. Elizabeth City discusses how teachers can enact a three-step “Prepare, Inquire, Act” cycle of instructional improvement. Dr. City encourages teachers to work through this cycle testing...
Sample Material
"Four R" Note-Taking Template
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