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Alber, Rebecca (2017). 3 Ways Student Data Can Inform Your Teaching.
3 Ways Student Data Can Inform Your Teaching | Edutopia
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This article emphasizes that authentic student learning goes beyond standardized test scores, highlighting how teachers collect and use ongoing data throughout the year. It outlines multiple sources of data—formative assessments, classroom observations, summative work, cumulative files, and standardized test scores—to guide instruction, adjust support, and respond to individual student needs. The piece encourages a balanced approach, using all available information to make informed, empathetic teaching decisions.
Clayton, A., & Drumond, C. (2025). Elementary ELA [Website]. Granite School District. https://sites.google.com/graniteschools.org/elementary-ela/home
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This website, updated and maintained by Associate Director of Elementary Core Instruction, Christine Drummond, serves as a centralized hub for K–5 English Language Arts instruction in the Granite School District. It provides a wide range of resources aligned to Utah’s ELA core standards, including proficiency scales, vertical alignment documents, and core guides. The site also emphasizes evidence-based instruction by integrating Science of Reading components such as phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Additionally, it includes decision trees, diagnostic tools (e.g., Acadience Reading), tiered support models, and downloadable lesson design templates to help educators tailor instruction to student needs. The site is a valuable tool for teachers implementing structured literacy and MTSS frameworks.
Giroux-Bramble, Joan. (2025). Student Assessment [Website]. Granite School District. https://sites.google.com/graniteschools.org/studentassessment/home
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Granite School District Student Assessment is a website resource available to all GSD employees. This site is designed to support educators by providing essential tools and up-to-date information related to student assessments across all grade levels. Teachers can find detailed testing windows to help with planning and scheduling, clear guidelines on testing ethics and protocols, as well as district policies and procedures. In addition, the site includes important state assessment information to ensure compliance and consistency.
Granite School District. (2025). Parent & family resource guide [Website]. https://www.graniteschools.org/parent-and-family-resource-guide/
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This centralized digital guide, hosted by Granite School District, is designed to help parents and families easily access key district services and resources. The site includes categorized links for topics such as academics and curriculum, digital safety, special education, mental health, health services, athletics, communications, and transportation. It also provides pathways for voicing legal questions and concerns, reflecting the district’s commitment to transparency and family engagement. Notably, the website is accessible in more than 12 languages, ensuring equitable support for a diverse community. With its intuitive layout and inclusive design, this resource supports families in navigating the public school system effectively and collaboratively.
Millett, J. (2025). Granite School District Kindergarten Resources [Website]. Granite School District. https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/kindergarten/home
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Created and maintained by Jennifer Millet, Kindergarten Specialist for Granite School District, this website serves as a comprehensive digital hub for kindergarten educators. The homepage features clearly organized tabs—such as Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, PBL (Project-Based Learning), Additional Subjects, Newsletters, and Distance Learning—each linking to targeted instructional materials, district guidance, and planning tools. The site streamlines access to essential resources aligned with Utah state standards and Granite’s early learning framework, supporting both in-person and remote teaching. Its intuitive structure and content-rich pages make it a practical resource for new and veteran kindergarten teachers seeking curriculum support, assessment tools, and professional development materials.
Pollock, R. V. H., Jefferson, A. D., & Wick, C. W. (2015). The six disciplines of breakthrough learning: How to turn training and development into business results (3rd ed.). Wiley.
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This book offers a research-based framework for improving the effectiveness and business impact of learning and development initiatives. Pollock, Jefferson, and Wick introduce six key disciplines—Define, Design, Deliver, Drive, Deploy, and Document—that guide organizations in aligning training with performance outcomes. The third edition includes updated examples and tools for applying the model in modern workplace learning environments. Widely used by training professionals and corporate educators, the book emphasizes accountability, transfer of learning, and post-training reinforcement to ensure that learning drives measurable results. It is a foundational resource for anyone involved in instructional design, performance improvement, or organizational learning.
Riddle, H., & Pehrson, R. (2025). Elementary Mathematics [Website]. Granite School District. https://sites.google.com/granitesd.org/gsd-elementary-mathematics/home
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This educational website, curated by Heather Riddle and Rachel Pehrson for the Granite School District, provides K–6 math educators and families with structured support aligned to Utah standards. The site includes downloadable proficiency scales, domain charts by grade level, and problem-type reference materials, making it a valuable resource for curriculum planning. It also supports instructional differentiation through small group instruction tools like math menu templates. In addition to classroom resources, the site emphasizes collaboration with families by offering parent guides, multilingual resources, and interactive links to improve math engagement at home. The inclusion of professional development links, state standards, and instructional cycles highlights its comprehensive support for both teachers and caregivers implementing effective mathematics instruction.
Utah State Office of Education. (2022). HLP Use Student Assessment Data [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyCYZdgfa7Q&list=PLtk_b3zV7zIvJzvW27hA54ncKgzqvw2Ob&index=1
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This resource is a video by USBE that highlights how kindergarten teachers effectively use student assessment data to guide instruction. It shows Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), one-on-one and whole group teaching, and practical strategies for using data to improve student outcomes. The goal is to demonstrate how data-driven instruction can support targeted teaching and raise student achievement.
Utah State Office of Education. (2020). Utah’s Kindergarten Best Practices Guide. https://www.uen.org/k-2educator/downloads/KindergartenBestPracticesGuide.pdf
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This guide supports kindergarten teachers in using Utah’s five High Leverage Practices (HLPs) evidence based strategies that improve student outcomes. The five practices are using student assessment data, engagement, lesson design, feedback and learning environment. It offers clear definitions and real-life classroom examples tailored to kindergarten. It was developed by USBE and combines research based practices with existing state resources to strengthen early instruction.