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I’m thrilled to announce the release of the kindergarten, toddler, and infant portions of the Great First Eight Curriculum! Soon we’ll be selecting just 50 schools to join Great First Eight Vanguard, in ‘23-’24. If you’re interested, please reach out at GreatFirstEight.org
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Yay!!! Can be pre-ordered now 😊!
Look what arrived in the mail today? Our brand new book! @SoniaCabell @nellkduke @soutomanning @NAEYC @MSUCollegeofEd
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1/2 K - 3: If you agree with the statement below, a next step is to ask yourself: Do we devote a significant amount of time to science & social studies instruction every day (e.g., an average of 45 mins/day EACH & led by Sc & SS, not ELA)? @ClassroomWonder knowledgematterscampaign.org…
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For my educator friends looking for a new opportunity that keeps you classroom adjacent, check out these great opps with @CollabClassroom collaborativeclassroom.org/a…
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I'm a published author!
Fostering Identity, Joy, and Skill Development edutopia.org/article/fosteri…
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This planning guide from REL West has resources to help educators plan joyful read alouds & creative expression activities w/ young children. Get guidance for choosing books, preparing comprehension questions, & scaffolding #LanguageDevelopment! #Literacy ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Products…
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Research suggests that family outreach and engagement supports student learning and outcomes! We love this resource rounded up from @RELSouthwest that offers recent research and resources on the topic from across the REL network! #FamilyEngagement ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Products…
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Check out a REL West video that walks you through a 3-step routine, aligned with @WhatWorksED recommendations, for teaching #AcademicVocabulary to young students. #Literacy youtu.be/Tc5Dpks3UKY
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I'm personally taking on 30 chronically absent students at @LASchools as my highest priorities. My colleagues will do the same. Calls, interactions with principals and teachers, review of academic and social and emotional data, knocks at the door, and much more. #iAttendLAUSD
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Early #Literacy resources! This REL West video shares tips and tools for planning #JoyfulReading and creative expression activities with children in #preschool through the early elementary grades, including how to select #CulturallyAffirming storybooks. youtu.be/NeAaq_oeHvM
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How can prototyping support #ContinuousImprovement work? Check out this video training by REL West that explains what a #ChangeIdea is, how to develop a change idea, and how to prototype a classroom artifact to improve #instruction and #StudentOutcomes.
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What interventions address #StereotypeThreat? This infographic from REL West shows how self-affirmation activities for #BIPOC students can significantly mitigate its effects on academic outcomes and generate improvements in GPA and test scores. #Equity ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Products…
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The enrollment deadline for the spring cohort of Collab Coach is tomorrow! The spring coaching cycle is for teachers or coaches implementing SIPPS. Starting in September, Collab Coach will also be available for educators implementing Being a Reader. bit.ly/3stSRfL
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In this video from REL West, Dr. Pamela Spycher shares resources for planning joyful reading, guiding educators on how to select #CulturallyAffirming storybooks, and how to support children to talk meaningfully about the stories: youtu.be/NeAaq_oeHvM
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Webinar TODAY on Nov. 17! Learn how high-quality #tutoring can serve as a strategy for accelerating learning after disruptions during the #COVID19 #pandemic. We’ll share specific strategies for addressing reading and #math skills! Register now: wested.zoom.us/webinar/regis…
Join REL West for a free webinar Nov. 17! Learn how high-quality #tutoring can serve as a strategy for accelerating learning after disruptions during the #COVID19 #pandemic. Register Now: wested.zoom.us/webinar/regis…
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WEBINAR TODAY! Join us TODAY 10/13 to learn how to create culturally affirming school and classroom cultures and climates and how they shape student learning and #SEL. Register now: wested.zoom.us/meeting/regis…
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Don’t forget! Our Oct. 7 webinar on supporting #StudentSuccess will feature expert insight and school districts’ experiences with #RestorativePractices and other constructive approaches to school discipline. Register here: event-registrations.airproje…