Instruction
Recommended Practice: Maintain a consistent focus on improving instruction.
- Overview & Tools: Video overviews and professional development materials
- Learn What Works: Expert interviews about instruction
- See How It Works: Videos and sample materials from schools
Curriculum Alignment Maps
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This map aligns the standards to themes teachers in pre-K and fifth grade need to cover in the Hamilton County Public Schools. The document outlines milestones and essential questions in learning...
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RSDSS 6 Instructional Time Survey: Aggregated Survey Results
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This report summarizes all findings and recommendations from the Regional System of District and School Supports (RSDSS) Instructional Time Survey. It gives schools school-level statistical...
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Mission Statement, Five Pillars, and Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
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This document presents Waterford High School's mission statement, the Five Pillars, and Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs). The five pillars: Pursuing Excellence, Personalization, Purpose...
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Professional Development Concept Attainment Presentation
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An instructional leader provided this presentation focused on a new instructional norm for the school — concept attainment. Topics covered in this presentation include: Conceptual Clarity, Multiple...
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Daily Student Report
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This is a daily behavioral report for students at Hardy Elementary School. Teachers send this report home to highlight exemplary behavior or note areas of concern such as disrespect. Parents are...
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New Teacher Orientation Manual
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This New Teacher Orientation Manual familiarizes staff with a culture that focuses on continuous conversations and collaboration to improve instruction. It presents the mission, vision, five...
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Walk-In Observation Form
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Department chairs and coaches use this observation form as part of informal and ongoing coaching and professional development practices. The purpose of this form is to check on alignment of...
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Planning Together to Support Student Growth
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Fourth-grade teachers discuss student supports in their weekly grade-level team meeting, focusing on selected students. The teachers examine data to determine individual interventions and to guide...
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Learning Together: Using Data to Improve Instruction
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This assessment can be used for in-service about using student data to improve instruction and learning. Teachers learn how to collect, analyze, and use student data on a regular basis. Related...
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Planning Classroom Observation
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Use this worksheet for planning classroom observations; it focuses on helping principals learn strategies for conducting useful observations to help teachers improve their instruction, rather than...
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Curriculum Mapping Tool
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Schools can use this curriculum mapping tool to align the curriculum with standards and assessments; it provides one approach that schools can use.
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