For decades Bloom's Taxonomy has helped to guide educators' approach to instruction, but as times change and students change, so too must the methods for teaching evolve. Introducing teachers to the new revised...

Building a master schedule is an incredibly complex process. So many factors and priorities must be considered. Make the process of revising the schedule to allow for PLC collaboration easier with a planning worksheet that asks team...

Lights, camera, action! Math educators consider how to improve their instruction by examining a model of the five-practice problem-solving model involving a movie theater. Participants examine cognitive demand in relation to problem...

Implement strategies from the beginning to the end. A collection of strategies and lessons span from the first day of school to after the exam. Resources cover basic information such as computer ethics and top 10 tips to a lesson on how...

This is a fantastic resource for teachers to have in their tool belts upon entering into the world of using Google Docs in the classroom! It is a reference sheet with step-by-step instructions and graphics for everything from basic...

Watch twelve videos and download content to learn more how teachers can use a revision guide to teach students how to revise a literary essay.

Workshop 8 takes viewers into the classrooms of three language arts teachers-Velvet McReynolds, Mary Cathryn Ricker, and Jack Wilde-as their students tackle the ongoing task of revision. Throughout the workshop, we hear reflections on...

This resource explores strategies for teaching students how to revise and edit content area writing. It contains original content from the Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies: Focus on Writing professional development. Download and print...

These revised standards establish guidelines for school library programs at five levels: distinguished, accomplished, proficient, developing, and improvement needed.

The job of the school improvement team is to lead the development of a school improvement plan that addresses student achievement needs, to monitor the implementation of the plan, and to revise it when appropriate. Find resources on how...

First Lines is a strategy in which students read the beginning sentences from assigned readings and make predictions about the content of what they're about to read. This pre-reading technique helps students focus their attention on what...

Eli tells us what it is like to have dysgraphia. Regina Richards, a well-known expert on dysgraphia (and Eli's mom), explains how to help children who struggle with the challenges Eli describes. Practical techniques discussed include...

Writing is a complex operation requiring knowledge of text structure, syntax, vocabulary, and topic, and sensitivity to audience needs; so it is not surprising that many teens find writing challenging. This article identifies the...

A cognitive rigor chart using the revised Bloom's taxonomy highlighting different levels of learning experiences relating to the story The Little Red Riding Hood.

A UDL Study PLC is a group of educators focused on learning about teaching practices aligned with Universal Design for Learning. Members will focus on low and high tech strategies that make their curriculum more accessible to all...