This infographic provides an overview of the REL Southwest’s Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Facilitator’s Guide for supporting English learners who need extra support with reading instruction. This resource aligns with the What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Science’s Practice Guide, Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English Learners in Elementary and Middle Schools. Get a sneak preview of the PLC […]
Middle School
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.
Guide and Checklists for a School Leader’s Walkthrough During Literacy Instruction in Grades 4–12
Published by the Institute of Education Sciences in 2020, this resource provides guidance and tools for literacy leaders supporting the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices. It includes a Pre-Walkthrough Meeting Guide, walk-through checklists organized by grade-span and classroom type, and a Post-Walkthrough Meeting Guide.
Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
This resource from the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses provides information and guidelines for parents to use when talking to their children about COVID-19. The document is available in English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, French, Vietnamese, Bahasa, Urdu, and Hmong.