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Making Words form for Vacation

  • June 7, 2012, 7 p.m.
How many little words can you make using the 8 letters in the word vacation? Print this out and see if you can make 16 words.
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Differentiating Reading Instruction Using Gradual Release of Responsibility

  • May 9, 2012, 11:03 a.m.
Using the "I do, We do, You do" model, this graphic organizer shows what to think about as you plan effective reading instruction that meets all learner's needs.
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RTI Components Tree Map

  • May 8, 2012, 10:09 p.m.
A tree map organizer showing the critical components in an effective RTI plan.
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Diagnostic Interviews

  • May 8, 2012, 7 p.m.
Conferring with students is one of the best assessment practices. During diagnostic interviews, teachers have many opportunities to build a relationship with each student. This circle map shows the benefits of diagnostic interviews.
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Roles for Literature Circles

  • May 8, 2012, 7 p.m.
Although using roles in not critical in the success of literature circles, some students do well when charged with a specific role to serve in the group. Here is a tree map showing roles and the kind of thinking that is involved.
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Technology Tools for Engaging Learners

  • April 3, 2012, 7 p.m.
Technology tools can provide a vehicle for intrinsically motivating students to apply learning expectations. Use this graphic organizer to organize ways to use technology tools for specific learning outcomes.
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Ways to Differentiate

  • April 3, 2012, 7 p.m.
This graphic organizer shows 3 ways to differentiate standards-based instruction and tips for thinking about how students learn best. This could be used to stimulate conversation during a PLC meeting.
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Response to Instruction Flowchart

  • March 7, 2012, 6 p.m.
This flowchart shows the process involved the practice of RTI. It was created on lucidchart.com.
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RTI Quick Chart for Planning Math Interventions

  • Jan. 25, 2012, 9:09 p.m.
This chart lists engagement and instructional delivery strategies, as well as key understandings for math. Use this to plan goals and strategies for Tier interventions.
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Number Sense Assessment

  • Jan. 24, 2012, 6 p.m.
Number sense in kindergarten and first grade is the best predictor of math achievement in later grades.This assessment checklist will help you determine specific concepts and skills that are in place and which ones need to be developed. Use this to document progress for RTI.
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