As we approach our STAR Assessment Deadline and begin to think about the process of analyzing the data to best plan our instruction, I want to provide you with some guidance and suggested steps. 

I have started a new format for delivering Professional Development in the manner of On-Demand Webinars. 

By clicking the above image, you will access Part I in a series of webinars designed with Bella Vista in mind. Here I make suggestions and highlight ways in which I would look at the current data through the lens of Differentiation and Individualized Instuction. 

Part I in the webinar series is 14 minutes and explores three steps one can follow when analyzing the STAR reports. It also provides a guide to establish small groups based on mastery of your focus standards for Unit 1. 

Feel free to pause and explore the resources at your own pace. 

The rest of the series will continue with planning and implementation where we will focus on Best Practices and Strategies for creating a flow from Whole Group to Guided Support to Independent Practice in ELA and Math.

A Lesson in Perseverance

This video of a young, talented performer by the name of Peter Rosalita is the perfect demonstration of perseverance, a wonderful example to quickly model the quality and its importance to our students.