The Science State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards (SCASS) is dedicated to ensuring
the highest quality of instructional materials and assessments are available to state and local education agencies across the country.
Not exact matches
It also makes «
high quality professional development» eligible for state aid if offset by savings in
instructional materials through adoption
of free online curriculum resources.
But the bulk
of the city's school reforms over the past decade have focused elsewhere, on building a pre-kindergarten system, creating new curriculum
materials and
instructional strategies and, above all, improving teacher
quality — work that's largely unrelated to
high school attendance.
The AIM Center provides technical assistance to state educational agencies, local education agencies, and other stakeholders to develop effective systems for the timely delivery
of high -
quality accessible
instructional materials to all students with disabilities who need them.
States could, however, move closer to the international norm by specifying curricular frameworks, as Massachusetts does, or advancing widespread use
of high -
quality instructional materials, as Louisiana has achieved.
Our EQuIP (Educators Evaluating the
Quality of Instructional Products) initiative is designed to identify high - quality materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Sta
Quality of Instructional Products) initiative is designed to identify
high -
quality materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Sta
quality materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
Whether the measure is graduation rates, improved
instructional quality, last year's improvement in the lowest - performing schools targeted for special intervention, a nation - leading new collective - bargaining agreement, the addition
of many new
high -
quality public schools, increased parental choice, or a
material increase in the proportion
of effective teachers, the arrow is pointed decidedly up in Newark.
In coming months, Fordham will point to some good examples
of textbooks and other
instructional materials that are aligned and
high quality; other organizations are also gearing up (better late than never) to review curricular
materials.
When the observed districts were provided with
high -
quality materials and support, observations found that 86 percent
of observed lessons had become fully aligned, as strong
instructional materials drove the teaching and learning
of all lessons.
A variety
of high -
quality curricular and
instructional resources and
materials, including
instructional technology, for every classroom
To meet these standards, teachers need
high -
quality instructional materials and resources that they can use to help their students meet the vision
of the NGSS.
Approving procedures for selection
of high -
quality instructional materials and making sure the procedures are followed.
The
Instructional Designer is a critical link in helping the Learning and Delivery department at Massage Envy Franchising, LLC achieve
high -
quality design
materials that support training and implementation
of franchisor national initiatives by franchisees and their staff.
«Leaders
of professional learning at all levels
of the educational system have the responsibility to support classroom teachers with opportunities to learn from using
high -
quality instructional materials designed for more rigorous college and career - ready standards,» said Jim Short, program director, Leadership and Teaching to Advance Learning within the National Education Program at the Carnegie Corporation
of New York.
Teachers cite a lack
of high -
quality instructional materials that support students» language and academic needs, while at the same time providing the rigor to stay on grade - level.
Consider how PLCs can be leveraged to ensure effective implementation
of high -
quality curriculum and
instructional materials.
Hear about the latest research confirming the importance
of high -
quality curriculum and
instructional materials to impact equitable outcomes for students.
-- The term «comprehensive literacy instruction» means instruction that — ... (D) makes available and uses diverse,
high -
quality print
materials that reflect the reading and development levels, and interests,
of children; (E) uses differentiated
instructional approaches, including individual and small group instruction and discussion; (K) depends on teachers» collaboration in planning, instruction, and assessing a child's progress and on continuous professional learning;
At the same time, we know that teacher leaders are part
of a larger connected system within schools, and their success often depends on the presence
of content experts, access to
high quality instructional materials, and the necessary time to work with colleagues.
These efforts should be inherently joined, giving teachers an embedded mechanism and plan for improving their skills in real time while building their store
of high quality instructional materials to use in their classrooms every day,» said Suzanne Simons, Chief Academic Officer for Literacy Design Collaborative.
To support these new teachers, the development
of curriculum and
instructional materials, both with and for teachers, and ongoing
high -
quality professional development are essential.
Board Examination Systems currently are in place in Australia, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Scotland, Singapore, parts
of Canada and Germany, and other countries and they typically consist
of a core program
of courses, a well - designed syllabus,
instructional materials matched to the syllabus,
high -
quality exams also matched to the syllabus and professional development for teachers.
Teachers consistently rank Common Core - aligned
instructional materials as a top priority among supports and resources critical to ensuring successful implementation
of the standards.28 But the availability
of high -
quality Common Core - aligned
materials has been lacking.
An online resource
of professional learning opportunities and
instructional materials that supports Pennsylvania educators and community organizations as they strive to provide equitable,
high quality educational programs for English learners and their families.
She leads the development
of high -
quality, standards - based
instructional materials and serves as a member
of the writing and professional development team.
: EdReports.org provides free, Consumer Reports - style reviews
of instructional materials focused on alignment to the Common Core and other indicators
of high quality as recommended by educators, including usability, teacher support, and differentiation.
Earned
high marks for the
quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and
instructional materials used in teaching language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and history.