This video demonstrates how Recommendation 4 of the Institute of Sciences practice guide Teaching Math to Young Learners can be carried out. The recommendation teach children to view and describe their world mathematically is described by math expert, Douglas Clements of the Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy. Four strategies shared in the video to carry out the recommendation […]
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Rubric for District English Learner Programs
This rubric is designed for districts to self-assess program practices and processes to improve services for English learner (EL) students and increase student outcomes. The rubric contains eight sections with a total of 70 research-based items that can either be assessed through consensus or by individual review. The eight sections are: Administrative Functions and Processes Instruction and Instructional Materials for […]
Dual Language Education Programs: Current State Policies and Practices
Dual language (DL) education programs are designed to teach students literacy and academic content in English and a partner language. Research suggests that students who are enrolled in DL programs perform as well or outperform students in English-only language programs. In response to the growing evidence base, these DL programs are gaining traction across states and districts in the United […]
Colorado Academic Standards: A Roadmap to Student Success
This document was developed by the Colorado Department of Education as a brief overview for parents when the state updated its academic standards in 2016. The document includes an explanation of what standards are, how they connect to the curriculum taught in schools, and the tests used to determine whether students are gaining the knowledge and skills that they should. […]