Teachers and administrators will benefit from this Newcomer Toolkit developed by the U.S. Department of Education. This document supports educators with understanding newcomers’ experiences and aspirations and how to welcome them to a safe school environment that focuses on high-quality instruction. This toolkit also describes how to develop partnerships with families and address newcomers’ social-emotional needs.
Elementary (K-5)
How to Provide Meaningful Feedback: Teacher’s Guide
This brief teacher’s guide presents the essential elements of meaningful feedback practices beneficial to all students, including those with disabilities. The guide provides both examples and non-examples of meaningful feedback, timely teacher tips for classroom implementation, and an infographic of high-quality feedback.
Dyslexia Screening
Dyslexia Toolkit
A Third-Grade Teacher’s Guide to Supporting Family Involvement in Foundational Reading Skills
This is the final guide in a series of four, created by the Southeast Regional Educational Laboratory, for third-grade teachers to use with parents and caregivers to support them in reinforcing foundational reading skill development at home. It presents four research-based recommendations with how-to steps using family-friendly language to support student skill practice. This guide is a companion for teacher […]