This is the third guide in a series of four, created by the Southeast Regional Educational Laboratory, for second-grade teachers to use with parents and caregivers to support them in reinforcing foundational reading skills 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 and […]
Elementary (K-5)
Educating Struggling Learners: Reflections on Lessons Learned about Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
This report from the National Center on Educational Outcomes tells the story of Hawai’i’s work and lessons learned while building and using progress maps for the state’s reading and mathematics standards for Grades K-8. The story is told by Valerie Kurizaki, a Complex Area Academic Coach in the Central District of the Hawai’i State Department of Education.
Considerations for Equitable Mississippi Student and Family Experiences
This is a companion resource for two previously released documents: Considerations for Reopening Mississippi Schools and Considerations for Coherent and Equitable Instructional Systems. This document provides guidance for gathering information from parents and other stakeholders, as well as action steps, essential questions, conversation starters, and additional resources for addressing the complex needs resulting from the impact of COVID-19 on students […]