Accessibility, Assessment and Professional Learning

Assessment Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

Edsurge

MAY 20, 2024

In the post-COVID pandemic educational setting, assessment offers ways to gain crucial insights into student thinking and learning and the areas requiring support for progress toward learning goals. The first step is to consider the idea of school culture and how it underpins the related concept of assessment culture.

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New Micro-credentials for Summer Professional Learning

Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2020

As part of our robust micro-credential ecosystem, we proudly partner with organizations to provide opportunities for personalized professional learning. Because they are on-demand, micro-credentials also enable educators to continue their professional learning from home during periods like COVID-19 school closures and summer break.

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Cultivating Lifelong Learners: How to Support Personalized Teacher Growth

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Here is how educational leaders can champion personalized professional learning for their teachers: Needs Assessment: Start with the Individual One-size-fits-all professional development (PD) is a recipe for disengagement. A shift to personalized professional learning can change this dynamic. Desimone, L.

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How Our Micro-credential Audit Supports Equitable and Accessible Professional Development

Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom. We believe that high quality must also mean accessible and equitable. Are the colors accessible?

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Using the Learner Variability Navigator for Professional Learning

Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

We’ve found in our national survey, Learning in the 21st Century: How the American Public, Parents, and Teachers View Education Priorities and How to Achieve Them , that only half of teachers rely on research to inform their practice. Jessica : It really comes down to context and accessibility.

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New Professional Learning Opportunities with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

JULY 29, 2019

Scaffolding Learning to Support Refugee Students focuses on implementing scaffolds to assure learning is both accessible and meaningful to students. Ensuring STEM Content Learning : A facilitator presents accurate content and supporting youth understanding through STEM activities.

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Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Professional Learning Services

American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keep Reading Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Professional Learning Services The post Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Professional Learning Services appeared first on Equity and Access in Education.

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Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools Access to Lexia’s LETRS Professional Learning

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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A 5-Step Plan to Improve Professional Learning in Your School

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. From there, you can construct a solid professional learning plan for your team.

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A Framework for Learning Through the Purposeful Use of Technology

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases. Another way technology can be used to transform teaching and learning is by enhancing engagement and motivation.

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All-in-One Virtual Professional Learning: Support Your Whole Staff

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The purpose of the presentation was to share with educators how to create a robust system of support for their entire staff through virtual professional learning. The purpose of the presentation was to share with educators how to create a robust system of support for their entire staff through virtual professional learning.

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments. As personalized learning becomes a more mainstream pedagogy in K–12 classrooms, teachers have started to adapt assessment processes to get a deeper look at student growth. . What Are Summative Assessments Vs. Formative Assessments.

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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

Given that schools were forced into online learning, many districts used those funds to invest in edtech—in hardware like laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots but also in edtech software. Core curriculum products can be quantitatively assessed by looking at whether they are helping meet district goals around student learning. “As

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Unlocking the Spectrum of Learning: The Multi-Faceted Magic of Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. It starts at the top with leadership. Case in point.

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Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Dec.

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Using an Assessment Platform: Lessons from the Trenches

edWeb.net

MARCH 6, 2022

Technology and assessments seem like natural partners—after all, the goal of assessments is to collect data on student progress. During the edLeader Panel, “ Formative and Summative Assessment: Springboards for Achievement,” the presenters discussed the lessons they learned searching for and implementing a new assessment platform.

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Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

We invite educators and district administrators who want to learn about and share their experiences to join our brand-new edWeb community, Tutoring for Schools , and engage in an exceptional discourse on the most effective ways of implementing tutoring support tools in the classroom.” Visit Varsity Tutors for Schools to learn more.

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New Partnership Provides Texas Educators Easy Access to Critical Data

eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

As a part of this initiative, MAP Growth data will transfer seamlessly into DMAC , enhancing this valuable tool used by Texas educators by providing quicker access to student data that supports instruction and student achievement. MAP Growth (an interim assessment. MAP Growth (an interim assessment.

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Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

BOSTON – Months after the launch of Lexia Aspire Professional Learning , schools and districts in California, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin have invested in licenses to make the self-paced digital solution available to teachers.

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Northern Highlands Regional High School: Professional Learning with edWeb

edWeb.net

JULY 28, 2022

If people are that particular about their coffee, imagine how they might feel about their professional learning, says Robin Knutelsky, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Human Resources for Northern Highlands Regional High School in New Jersey. Interconnectedness (interdisciplinary learning, SEL, etc.).

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Stepping Up Professional Learning and Educator Support this School Year

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Each new school year brings a promise of growth in students and teachers, as well as in professional learning. Teachers and administrators across the country prepare for the new school year by designing professional learning that is meaningful and engaging for their staff.

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edWeb and STAGES Learning Host Professional Learning Community on Teaching Students with Autism

edWeb.net

APRIL 20, 2022

April is Autism Awareness Month, and edWeb.net is especially thankful to announce that STAGES Learning will be the new sponsor of Teaching Students with Autism , a free professional learning community on edWeb that provides ideas and resources for teachers working with students with autism. About STAGES Learning.

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Oregon Public School Breaks State Assessment Score Record with Carnegie Learning

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The data is easy to access, and it gives you the information that you actually want.” About Carnegie Learning, Inc. Carnegie Learning is a leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions.

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Cicero School District 99 Adopts Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Programs

eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts. About Cambium Learning Group.

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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Texas Education Agency Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment as an Approved Grade 7 Reading Instrument

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

. — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Assessment to its Commissioner’s List of Approved Grade 7 Reading Instruments. Results from the reading assessments will help inform additional reading instruction and intervention for students. “To

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English Learners Need a Better Access Point to Math

MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 24, 2023

This two-part series takes a look at a new approach for ELs to problem solve without distractions, and how educators can support ELs in their math achievement by making math more accessible and providing a better path towards equity. and “What does it look like to support English learners throughout the entire student ecosystem?”

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Choice Boards 101: Strategies to Ensure Classroom, Professional, and Virtual Learning Success

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step. At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. It can also set the state to the creation of a viable virtual learning option for students who prefer this model.

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Exploring Coaching Trends in Classrooms

Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

In 2017, we partnered with Google and EdTechTeam to launch the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a classroom-based coaching program with the goal of increasing educational equity and the impactful use of technology. We also led a corresponding research study to assess the impact of DLP coaching on teachers. 11 from 3-4 p.m.

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How Accessible, High-Quality STEM Programming Benefits All Students

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In the edLeader Panel, “ Choosing Equitable, High-Quality STEM Curricula and the Impact It Can Have ,” district- and state-level STEM leaders discussed how to create inclusive and accessible schoolwide STEM programs that benefit all students. Open and Accessible STEM Benefits All Students. Preparing Educators to Teach STEM.

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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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Partnership with LINCspring: Balance with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

To better support shared learning, I’ve partnered with Learning Innovation Catalyst (LINC) to offer learning modules through LINCspring , their online coaching and professional development platform. Consider bringing Balance with Blended Learning into your professional learning community.

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Identifying the Best Supports for Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

Differentiated Learning A hallmark of personalization, Waggle provides: Auto-assigned appropriate practice and instruction, or teachers can play an active role and assign additional content that supports their core instruction. Teacher access to K-8 content. Adaptive functionality that analyzes beyond proficiency.

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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, student work, and SEL check-ins using Google or Canvas forms. A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning, self-paced activities, and bitmoji classrooms.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

The STEM+CS team develops every opportunity from a lens of inclusion and accessibility for all. Equity of opportunity accessibility is first and foremost in every initiative within STEM+CS. Research is foundational to sustaining and expanding access to all students. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. If students are not engaged, then they most likely are not learning. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Even when connecting at a distance instead of in person, we can all benefit from learning some skills to connect with students on an emotional level, even while delivering classroom instruction. Online Assessment. Assessment must respect learners, provide actionable feedback, and motivate. Look at this course.

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Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices – Part 2 – Co-Creating Solutions with Your Community

The Principal of Change

APRIL 18, 2023

In Part 1 of “Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices ,” I shared my thoughts on the question, “ Why do we need to rethink how we assess and grade in schools today?” What is essential in rethinking our assessment practices is that we open more doors, not close them.

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New Mexico Public Education Department Names Curriculum Associates to Its High-Quality Professional Learning Marketplace List for 2021

eSchool News

JULY 6, 2021

July 6, 2021— The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) recently named Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Classroom Mathematics and Ready Reading programs to its High-Quality Professional Learning (HQPL) Marketplace List for 2021. NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., About Curriculum Associates.

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FreshGrade Creates Professional Learning Center

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

FreshGrade the portfolio and assessment platform announces its Professional Learning Center?. Designed to give teachers flexibility with their professional development (PD), the Center offers online webinars, modular courses, and customizable PD options to streamline educators’ FreshGrade’s practice. Teachers can visit ?learning.freshgrade.com?

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CenterPoint’s Illustrative Mathematics Certified and EL Education Aligned Assessments Now Integrated with Kiddom’s High-Quality Digital Curriculum to Support Learning and Instruction

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

The partnership will provide educators and students with instant access to high-quality assessments aligned to the curriculum already being used in their classrooms. CenterPoint welcomes this opportunity to expand student and teacher access to our one-of-a-kind assessments,” said LJ Sylvester, Vice President of Growth at CenterPoint.

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Assessment Culture: What It Is and Why It Matters

New Micro-credentials for Summer Professional Learning

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Cultivating Lifelong Learners: How to Support Personalized Teacher Growth

How Our Micro-credential Audit Supports Equitable and Accessible Professional Development

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New Professional Learning Opportunities with Micro-credentials

Curriculum Associates & Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment & Professional Learning Services

Clark County School District Gives Educators in 241 Elementary Schools Access to Lexia’s LETRS Professional Learning

A 5-Step Plan to Improve Professional Learning in Your School

A Framework for Learning Through the Purposeful Use of Technology

All-in-One Virtual Professional Learning: Support Your Whole Staff

AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

Data Driven Instruction: How Student Data Guides Formative Assessments

Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

Unlocking the Spectrum of Learning: The Multi-Faceted Magic of Personalization

Kansas Provides Statewide Access of LETRS Professional Learning in Literacy for Educators Responsible for Prekindergarten through Grade Three

Using an Assessment Platform: Lessons from the Trenches

Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

New Partnership Provides Texas Educators Easy Access to Critical Data

Schools and Districts in Eight States Make Big Investments in Lexia Aspire Professional Learning

Northern Highlands Regional High School: Professional Learning with edWeb

Stepping Up Professional Learning and Educator Support this School Year

edWeb and STAGES Learning Host Professional Learning Community on Teaching Students with Autism

Oregon Public School Breaks State Assessment Score Record with Carnegie Learning

Cicero School District 99 Adopts Lexia LETRS Professional Learning Programs

Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

Texas Education Agency Names Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready® Assessment as an Approved Grade 7 Reading Instrument

English Learners Need a Better Access Point to Math

Choice Boards 101: Strategies to Ensure Classroom, Professional, and Virtual Learning Success

Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

Exploring Coaching Trends in Classrooms

How Accessible, High-Quality STEM Programming Benefits All Students

Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

Partnership with LINCspring: Balance with Blended Learning

Identifying the Best Supports for Personalization

Virtual Learning Done Right

The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

Rethinking Grading and Assessment Practices – Part 2 – Co-Creating Solutions with Your Community

New Mexico Public Education Department Names Curriculum Associates to Its High-Quality Professional Learning Marketplace List for 2021

FreshGrade Creates Professional Learning Center

CenterPoint’s Illustrative Mathematics Certified and EL Education Aligned Assessments Now Integrated with Kiddom’s High-Quality Digital Curriculum to Support Learning and Instruction

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