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Professional Learning Communities
The infographic to the right illustrates how inquiry cycles can improve teacher
collaboration and student outcomes by focusing on instructional practice.
When it comes to improving student learning, there is a need for teacher
collaboration, but there are many barriers to productive group work. Click the box in the upper right of the image to access the complete 2 page graphic. There is a great example on the second page of an effective Discussion Protocol.
REL-West-4-2-3-4-Literacy-Improvement-Partnership-Inquiry-Cycles-Infographics-508.pdfThe videos above showcase Professional Learning Communities at work. The first deals with Unpacking Standards in order to create a Learning Goal. Developing a Learning Goal is an essential component to Universal Design for Learning and providing access to all students.
The second video highlights establishing meeting norms and looking at student data and artifacts.
Different Forms of Assessment
Formative vs Summative Assessment
56 Different Examples of Formative Assessment and Success Criteria
Click the box in the upper right of the image below to access a PDF full of great ideas for 56 quick formative assessments!
The video highlights the use of Success Criteria with your students and Exit Tickets.
56%20Different%20Examples%20of%20Formative%20Assessment.pdfSummative Assessment - Smarter Balanced (SBAC)
Smarter Balanced Mathematics Resources with Suggested High Impact Strategies for Each Claim and Target.
Click the boxes in the upper right corners of the images below to access the complete file. Getting started on introducing students to the formats and question types is a best teaching practice. Incorporating this into your daily lessons means setting your students up for success. For further information regarding the SBAC Assessment, please set up a meeting time with me.
Interim Assessment Options
Below is a list of Interim Assessments available through the CAASPP Website. As a best practice, the Interim Assessment Blocks can be used to assess specific SBAC Targets and Claims. They are the same item types and formats as the SBAC. Results are reported as data if you have students take the assessment. This can also be used as a Teaching Tool and questions can be projected and reviewed.
NEW for 2022-2023 Interim Connections Playlists
Located on the Tools for Teachers Website The Connections Playlists connect with the Interim Assessment Data and provide specific, differentiated strategies and resources to target the needs of your students. This website provides other valuable resources as well as listed below. Click the image below to access. Watch the video for more information.
Student Led Conferences ~ A UDL Practice
Below are videos that outline the process of Student Led Conferences. Having students lead their own conference, focusing on their Learning Goals, develops ownership and reflection.
Sign into your Bridges Educator Site and click this link to access Detailed Parent Grade Level Outlines of each unit. These are excellent resources to provide to your parents during conferences. Choose your grade level and scroll to the bottom and select the unit.
This is an example of a 4th Grade, Unit 3 Parent Grade Level Outline. They feature the concepts, models, and strategies of each unit. Also serves as a fantastic teacher planning tool.
Universal Design for Learning Newsletter
Click Image on the right to access the November Newsletter for ideas and resources to incorporate UDL in your classroom.
"Collaborating With Clarke" Office Hours
Click title above and then on any open time slot to make a booking. Booking can be for planning, discussion, crying, venting, co-teaching, brainstorming, or collaborating at a Grade Level PLC.
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