REL Southeast developed this facilitator’s guide on mathematical problem solving for use in Professional Learning Community (PLC) settings. The facilitator’s guide is a set of professional development materials designed to supplement the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Improving Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 Through 8 (Woodward et al., 2012). The practice guide provides research-based recommendations for teachers to incorporate […]
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Guidance for Navigating Remote Learning for English Learner Students
Children who are learning English require special consideration during remote learning. As teachers and administrators grapple with the monumental task of adapting remote instruction to English language learners, state and district leaders must continue to provide extensive support, strategies, and guidance for engaging their English learners. This guidance document aims to support that process.
Walking in Both Worlds: Native American Students and Language Acquisition
Educators and administrators must be aware of the critical nature of native language maintenance. Without that understanding, schools can’t fully appreciate the current efforts to bring these languages into school settings. This REL Southwest blog highlights the importance of supporting Native American students in crucial areas such as native language acquisition, development, and preservation as well as English language acquisition […]