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 […]
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Newcomer Toolkit
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.
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.