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Podcast
As a teacher, Misty Hodge wondered: Who makes these assessments I give my students? Are these companies listening to the teachers who use them, or are they just throwing darts in the dark? So she came to NWEA to make sure that teachers like her had a seat at the table. Misty shares her work leading NWEAās partner advisory board and building something teachers can actually use. Then, Kailey and Misty nerd out about MAP Accelerator and how much it helps math teachers. Misty also shares stories from her time as an educator, including a creative use of a ropes course and a challenging first day as a substitute teacher. Thanks for listening ā donāt forget to share, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Topics: Assessment, Instructional strategy & resources, Math, Professional learning
Products: MAP Accelerator, Professional Learning
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Podcast
Melissa Lim is a Technology Integration Specialist at Portland Public Schools, but she sees herself first and foremost as a teacher, not an IT professional. In this episode, Melissa chats with Kailey and Jacob about showing kids and teachers whatās possible with technology ,and how she makes them more comfortable using it. They cover ChatGPT and its uses in the classroom (like writing better quizzes!) as well as Melissaās work to bridge the digital divide and give all kids at PPS equal access to tech. She shares her rule for deciding when you shouldnāt use technology, along with her number one tip for teachers: Donāt be afraid to push a new button! You wonāt break anything (probably).v
Topics: Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Professional learning
Products: Professional Learning
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Webinar
Putting the āprofessionā in professional learning: Creating plans that inspire teachers to stay
Education leaders from Dallas ISD joined professional learning experts Corbin Edginton and Lindsey Prendergast to discuss the positive relationship between robust professional learning and teacher retention. Our Dallas partners shared how they developed professional learning plans that empower school teams while addressing district goals and challenges.
Topics: Professional learning
Products: Professional Learning
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Podcast
The science of reading is both a body of research and movement in literacy education. How do we keep those two things connected when theyāre not always aligned? What are most common myths about literacy instruction, how do we fight them? A roundtable of educators and specialists from NWEA join Jacob & Kailey to talk about how the science of reading works best in classrooms and where both the movement and the research are going.
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Multilingual learners, Professional learning
Products: Professional Learning
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Article
10 canāt-miss benefits of MAP Reading Fluency
All reading tests are not created equal. With helpful features, innovative reporting tools, and robust professional learning experiences, MAPĀ® Reading Fluencyā¢ is an early reading assessment unlike any other. Learn more about the equity-advancing, time-saving features included with MAP Reading Fluency
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Leadership, Literacy, Multilingual learners, Professional learning
Products: MAP Reading Fluency
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Article
6 ways to improve instructional coaching for your teachers
Instructional coaching can have a major impact on instructional practices, student learning, and teacher retention, but it has to be planned and implemented thoughtfully. Here are six best practices.
Topics: Instructional strategy & resources, Professional learning
Products: Professional Learning
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Podcast
We talk to Tatiana Ciccarelli, a math educator and model teacher from New York City, currently supporting educators around the country through professional learning, and Dr. Chase Nordengren, principal research scientist for effective instruction at NWEA.
Topics: Education research, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Math, Professional learning
Products: MAP Growth, Professional Learning