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.
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Principles for High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Professional Learning
This document presents three principles for the design of high-quality professional learning aligned to student standards: Professional learning must be “content-focused,” “teacher- and student-centered,” and “instructionally relevant and actionable.” Achieve the Core developed the principles based on a review of the literature, empathy interviews, and feedback from partner organizations.
Teacher Evaluation in CPS: What Makes Evaluator Feedback Useful?
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.