Resources

Syllables: An IREAD-3 Strategy

Understanding syllables is foundational in any reading program. Please view this video by the Institute of Education Sciences, which depicts a...

Semantic Mapping

Semantic mapping is a visual strategy for connecting and extending vocabulary knowledge. This resource from Power Up What Works at the American...

The Frayer Model

The Frayer Model is a graphic organizer used to define, clarify, and extend one's understanding of vocabulary words. In this resource from The Iris...

IREAD-3 Test Blueprint

Blueprints serve as a foundational resource in the assessment development process. They identify the point values and relative weight of each of the...

IREAD-3 Guidance Memo

The Indiana Department of Education issues this resource as guidance regarding the retention of a student that does not pass the IREAD-3 prior to the...

After the Good Cause Exemption: Students with Disabilities

A Good Cause Exemption (GCE) serves to exempt an eligible student from additional IREAD-3 testing. English learners, students with disabilities, and...

After the Good Cause Exemption: English Learners

A Good Cause Exemption (GCE) serves to exempt an eligible student from additional IREAD-3 testing. English learners, students with disabilities, and...

Lexile Hub

A Lexile Level is a popular method used by schools to measure how difficult a text is OR a student's reading ability level. Use this resource to...

Positive Relationships and Empowering Families

This video from Formed Families Forward was created for the state of Virginia but contains universal ideas. Watch educators discuss successes when...

A Guide for Engaging ELL Families: Twenty Strategies for School Leaders

When we as teachers are reaching out to families, it is important to make sure we are connecting with all families. This resource provided by...

Resources for Early Learning: Build Relationships with Families

This self-paced learning module provided by Resources For Early Learning includes instruction, videos, printable resources, and an activity to...

Edutopia Parent Engagement Video Playlist

This playlist features four videos from Edutopia, all of which are less than six minutes long and feature practical ideas for connecting with...

Using Priority Workspaces in Google Drive

Google Drive's Workspaces allow users to organize and quickly access files in one place without searching their entire Drive. In this video...

Organize Your Google Drive Folders and Subfolders

In this video from Amy Stevens, learn about creating folders and sub-folders in your Google Drive to keep you organized throughout your school...

How to Begin Positive Relationships with Families: 8 Tips to Try

Empathy and trust are critical to building relationships with parents and caregivers. This article from Understood  helps teachers think through how...

Building Parent-Teacher Relationships

Effective communication is essential for building school-family partnerships, which positively impact relationships school-wide. How do you scaffold...

The Eight Ps of Parent Engagement

Are you hoping to expand and improve parental engagement? This resource, which provides an infographic featuring eight tips for schools to support...

Lecture Capture: Research & Best Practices

What is lecture capture, and how does it benefit our students? Learn from Diana Smith as she provides research-based considerations when...

Extracurricular Empowerment Video

When students are provided with the proper tools and time to be creative, they can create many amazing things. This inspirational TEDx video...

Book Creator for Chrome

While it's fun to read e-books, it's even more amazing to make them yourself! Book Creator allows students to do just that, making their polished...