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Double Entry Journal Annotation Strategy

This strategy may be used during reading or listening tasks. The student divides journal pages in half with the left side of the page devoted to...

Vocabulary Graphic Organizers and Word Maps

No matter how educators choose to develop students’ tier two and tier three vocabulary, what is important is that students are receiving targeted...

Education Endowment Foundation for Improving Literacy in Secondary Schools

According to the Education Endowment Foundation, through their synthesis of international educational research, these seven evidence-based...

Improving Literacy in Seconday Schools Self-Assessment

The Education Endowment Foundation has developed a self-assessment tool for this purpose. Combining this self-assessment tool with other means of...

Building Vocabulary and Conceptual Knowledge Using the Frayer Model

Using the Frayer model, teachers are able to intentionally incorporate the four elements of vocabulary instruction for tier two and tier three terms:...

ChatGPT, Chatbots and Artificial Intelligence in Education

"ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot. Drawing on tons and tons of data and massive processing power, it uses GPT3 technology to let users...

Google for Education: Google Classroom Course

Google Classroom is a free learning management system in the Google Workspace for Education platform. And while it may be free, it is robust and has...

Gratitude Templates and Resources

Learners of all ages can benefit from practicing gratitude. Ana Smith, Professional Development Specialist at Five Star Tech and Kami Hero, has...

Authentic Literacy Lesson: The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Part II of Reading and Writing for Real: Teach your students the power of literacy via interviewing and listening skills, outlined in the Indiana...

An Introduction to Future-Focused Science and Computer Science: An Intersection of Practice

This session delves into the impact of the streamlining process on the Indiana Academic Standards for Science and Computer Science, detailing key...

Family Engagement and Communication of the 2023 IAS

This session discusses how to shift the language in a way to engage more parents. Examples and resources to communicate the 2023 Indiana Academic...

Supporting Specific Student Populations at the Secondary Levels

This session outlines the structure of the streamlined IAS with an emphasis on supporting specific student populations. Capacity building resources...

Meeting Students Where They Are: Data and Next Steps

This session reviews different purposes and methods of data collection. Viewers will also unpack a standard by identifying the learning progressions...

Mathematics Instructional Strategies: Transforming the Student Experience

Viewers will understand the shift from teaching math procedurally to teaching math conceptually. Strategies will be shared to support this shift to...

Integrating Computer Science as the "T" in STEM

Viewers will learn more about the SAMR model and computer science intersections with other content areas. Computer science examples that move beyond...

Implementing Integrated STEM Standards at the Secondary Level

Viewers will learn about the five domains of Integrated STEM and why it is a priority. Different levels of student inquiry are illustrated along with...

An Introduction to Future-Focused English-Language Arts: A New Chapter

This session delves into the impact of the streamlining process on the Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, detailing key...

An Introduction to Future Focused Social Studies and Civics Guidance: The People, Ideas, and Events that Shape Our World

This session delves into the impact of the streamlining process on the Indiana Academic Standards for Social Studies, detailing key considerations...

An Introduction to Future-Focused Mathematics: Multiplying Student Potential

This session delves into the impact of the streamlining process on the Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics, detailing key considerations for...

Redesigning Assessments

This session provides an update on all state assessments impacted by the updated Future-Focused Standards. The session highlights details of the new...