Required PD Modules by Topic
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Description: This module provides a protocol for analyzing data (Whole Child, SBA, i-Ready, etc.) to inform next steps and situates data use within the Plan-Do-
Study-Act cycle to support decision-making and continuous improvement within a school’s Problem of Practice.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Become familiar with how data analysis protocols are used to inform instructional decisions.
Analyze and reflect on EOY data using a data analysis protocol to develop schoolwide and grade level/department Problem of Practice.
Note: All schools should complete this module by August 26, 2025.
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Additional Resources to Help Facilitators Prepare for This Module
Whole Child 2.0 Job Aid to Pull Data for "Data-Driven Decision Making" PD module
DCI Live Sessions (Zoom) Calendar 2025-2026
Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: elemnatary https://bit.ly/btt242523
Description: This module will provide educators with evidence-based strategies and tools to support struggling readers across all content areas, using the District’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to address learning loss and promote grade-level achievement.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Participant will understand what a multi-tiered system of support is and what it looks like in a classroom setting
Participants will learn about summarizing as a highly effective strategy for supporting comprehension and improving writing
Participants will explore scaffolds that can be used with the strategy of summarizing
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242518
Description: This module provides an overview of culturally and linguistically responsive spaces for multilingual multicultural learners as envisioned in the 2025 Multilingual Multicultural Master Plan. The module provides educators skills in delivering data driven instruction for ELs with an emphasis on receptive and expressive skills within the curriculum.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Introduce the Elegance of 12 Suite of Strategies focusing on Receptive language skills and the 3 LISTENS Strategy
Build an understanding about the 3 LISTENS Strategy in the Elegance of 12 Suite of Strategies
Plan for the use of the 3 LISTENS Strategy from the Elegance of 12 Suite of Strategies in an upcoming lesson
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242506
Description: This module provides an overview of the fundamentals of translanguaging and the Five Pedagogical Areas of CLR for multilingual multicultural learners as envisioned in the 2025 Multilingual Multicultural Master Plan. The assets based methodologies defined in this module will strengthen in-classroom practices that honor the fluid linguistic identities of multilingual communities. Students will culturally thrive as their dynamic, multilingual ways of communicating, learning and expressing themselves wholly are leveraged to boost their academic excellence and sociocultural competence across the instructional day.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Reach a common understanding of CLRP and effective practices as outlined in the TLF
Learn how to create an academic climate using CLR strategies and a translanguaging design that meets the needs of multilingual learners
Engage with language scenarios across content areas to deepen the understanding of translanguaging
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN:https://bit.ly/btt242504
Description: This module will use an SBA/Curriculum Performance Task to determine success criteria, and analyze the learning experiences and instruction in the curriculum.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Analyze an SBA Performance Task and a Curriculum Writing Task to identify skill and knowledge demands, and inform instructional coherence
Engage in backwards planning by identifying the unit's writing task, determining the necessary student skills, and identifying aligned writing opportunities within the teacher's guide.
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242501
Description: This module will equip educators with a high-leverage strategy that can be easily applied to help students write a persuasive piece. Teachers will learn how to apply the strategy with flexibility, fostering an environment where students can thrive and confidently achieve the intended learning objectives
Participant Learning Outcomes
Explore the RACES (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Sum it up) high-leverage instructional strategy
Map out the RACES strategy within an upcoming CKLA writing task, intentionally integrating effective questioning techniques to support student thinking and writing
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242509
Description: This module will introduce a common protocol to analyze student work. Participants will also engage in a review of authentic student work to identify misconceptions or misunderstandings and plan targeted instruction to increase student proficiency
Participant Learning Outcomes
Collaborate in structured discussions that promote data-informed decision making
Identify instructional next steps based on student needs
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242521
Description: In this module participants will use curriculum-based Performance Tasks and SBA Aligned performance Tasks to unpack math standards, identify success criteria, and plan aligned, effective learning experiences.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Unpack math standards using curriculum-based and SBA-aligned performance tasks to clarify learning goals and success criteria.
Analyze and align assessments and instructional activities to ensure coherence between standards, performance tasks, and student learning experiences.
Design an intentional instructional path that integrates performance tasks and curriculum materials to support all students in reaching mastery.
Modules 8,9 and 10 are intended to be presented consecutively. It is highly recommended facilitators read/review Modules 8-10 before starting Module 8.
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242513
Description: This module will equip educators with a high-leverage strategy that can be easily applied to help students master mathematics standards-based learning targets. Teachers will learn how to apply the strategy with flexibility, fostering an environment where students can thrive and confidently achieve the intended learning objectives.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Learn and apply a high-leverage writing strategy to help students confidently construct persuasive/ argumentative texts aligned to math learning goals.
Modules 8,9 and 10 are intended to be presented consecutively. It is highly recommended facilitators read/review Modules 8-10 before starting Module 8.
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242514
Description: In this module participants will use a protocol to analyze authentic student work to identify misconceptions or misunderstandings and plan targeted instruction to increase student proficiency.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Use a student work analysis protocol to examine, describe, and respond to student work
Decide on the next meeting date and the student work to be studied with your team
Modules 8,9 and 10 are intended to be presented consecutively. It is highly recommended facilitators read/review Modules 8-10 before starting Module 8.
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242515
Description: Participants will use CAST or high quality performance tasks to unpack science performance expectations, identify success criteria, and plan aligned, effective learning experiences.
Participant Learning Outcomes
Use CAST to better understand the NGSS performance expectations and what students need to learn.
Identify clear success criteria to help students be successful on CAST
Work with colleagues to review and improve the alignment between science tasks and NGSS to support student learning
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242501
Description: This module will equip educators with a high-leverage strategy that can be easily applied to help students master science standards-based learning targets. Teachers will learn how to apply the strategy with flexibility, fostering an environment where students can thrive and confidently achieve the intended learning objectives. (Strategy could be related to SEP 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions or SEP 3, Planning and Carrying out Investigations)
Participant Learning Outcomes
Participants will learn about instructional strategies for writing and discussion with Science and Engineering Practices, specifically for SEP 3, Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, and SEP 6, Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions.
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Link to Module Evaluation on MyPLN: https://bit.ly/btt242517