The Alabama Coaching Framework turns superintendent, Dr. Eric Mackey’s vision to provide innovative support to teachers into a reality. The framework sets the standard for how coaches in any content area conduct their work in Alabama. This evidence-based framework includes contributions across various areas of expertise within the state department. The framework was created with Implementation Science in mind, and […]
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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.
Effective Literacy and English Language Instruction for English Learners in the Elementary Grades
This Institute of Education Sciences (IES) practice guide is the first edition of the 2014 publication. Literacy and language development for English learners (ELs) at the elementary levels is the focus of this guide. It outlines five evidence-based recommendations, each with a checklist for educators at the school and district level to carry out the recommendations. The five practices recommended […]