Effective professional development should be supportive, intensive, and continuous, with individualized feedback and positive mentoring. This checklist from PAVEd for Success is designed for a 90-minute classroom observation. Read More
This introductory chapter defines the process of implementation science—an evidence-based framework for bridging the research-to-practice gap—as well as its importance and its challenges. Read More
English language learners (ELLs) tend to show even lower scores on standardized tests, and the achievement gaps between students of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds remain significant. This chapter excerpt explores the stages of second-language acquisition and provides strategies for teaching EELs. Read More
Discover the assessment kit that gives K-3 teachers everything they need to diagnose, intervene, and monitor their students' reading skills. Read More
Use this form as an example when filling out the Tejas LEE class summary sheet for your first-grade class. Read More
If you'd like to know whether TPRI is the right reading assessment tool for your program, take a look at this Sampler excerpted from the Teacher's Guide. This thorough multi-page download explains TPRI administration decisions, data intepretation, the development process, the scope of reading concepts assessed, and more. Information on Tejas Lee, the Spanish-language assessment tool, is also provided. Read More
