The validity of the finding that
instructional support by teacher leaders, including lesson planning, positively impacted student learning was supported by the use of control groups (Balfanz et al., 2006; Ruby, 2006; Weaver & Dick, 2009), the use of multiple sources of data (Balfanz et al., 2006; Ruby, 2006) and the inclusion of detailed description of data collection and analysis procedures (Balfanz et al., 2006; Ruby, 2006; Weaver & Dick, 2009).
Three studies reported that
instructional support by teacher leaders, including lesson planning, was linked to improved student learning on annual state standardized tests in mathematics (Balfanz et al., 2006; Weaver & Dick, 2009) and science (Ruby, 2006).
the portion of instructional support expenses as defined in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, attributable to special education as determined by multiplying total expenditures for
instructional support by the ratio of special education expenditures for those purposes listed in clauses (a)- (e) of this subparagraph to the sum of such special education expenditures and regular education expenditures for those purposes listed in clauses (iii)(a)- (d) of this paragraph.
the portion of instructional support expenses, as defined in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, attributable to regular education, as determined by multiplying total expenditures for
instructional support by the ratio of regular education expenditures for those purposes listed in clauses (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this subparagraph to the sum of such regular education expenditures and special education expenditures for those purposes listed in clauses (iv)(a)- (e) of this paragraph.
They are also designed so that they can be used without a lot of background knowledge about a subject or intensive
instructional support by the teacher.
Not exact matches
Her professional training in information science,
instructional design and user research is
supported by a decade of creating user - centred experiences, managing user research projects and prototyping novel programs.
Your project would fit nicely into the
Instructional Materials for Students component, which «supports the creation and substantial revision of comprehensive curricula and supplemental instructional materials that are research - based; enhance classroom instruction pre-K-12; and reflect standards for science, mathematics, and technology education developed by national professional organiza
Instructional Materials for Students component, which «
supports the creation and substantial revision of comprehensive curricula and supplemental
instructional materials that are research - based; enhance classroom instruction pre-K-12; and reflect standards for science, mathematics, and technology education developed by national professional organiza
instructional materials that are research - based; enhance classroom instruction pre-K-12; and reflect standards for science, mathematics, and technology education developed
by national professional organizations.»
In fact, the real needs of students ought to be addressed
by figuring out the right
instructional models that best meet each student's needs first, then purchasing devices that
support that
instructional model second.
Deployed
by districts or contracted
by individual schools,
instructional coaches live alongside the faculty and provide on - the - job
support to teams of teachers.
The approaches used
by Denver schools in the Blueprint Schools Network since 2011 are
supported by high - quality research and guided
by the following five «tenets»: 1) excellence in leadership and instruction; 2) increased
instructional time; 3) a no - excuses school culture of high expectations; 4) frequent assessments to improve instruction; and 5) daily tutoring in critical growth years.
The Student Editions include: • Links to
instructional videos, audio, or texts • Links to practice quizzes or activities • 12 assessments that include a total of 39 multiple choice, 2 true / false, and 2 sorting questions • Definitions of key terms related to each of the standards • Examples of how students can apply the standards to their reading and deepen their understanding of what they are reading • Excerpts from several high - quality texts, including: - «Harriet: The Moses of Her People»
by Sarah H. Bradford - «The Narrative of Sojourner Truth»
by Olive Gilbert and Sojourner Truth - «On Women's Right to Vote»
by Susan B. Anthony - «Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death»
by Patrick Henry • Accompanying Teaching Notes files The Teaching Notes files include: • Additional activities and writing prompts to help your students explore the standard • Links to additional resources • Ideas to differentiate the activities for students who need extra
support or to be challenged further • Answer guides with correct answers, answer choice rationales, word counts, and DOK (Depth of Knowledge) levels
I see some clear connections to behavior charts, and I am reminded of Pernille Ripp's blog post on charts and shaming, forcing me to ask, «If I am hoping to engage my most challenged students in a gamified
instructional model, would they feel
supported by a leaderboard?»
Instructional Coaching: Driving Meaningful Tech Integration: Learn how Hampton High School in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, has employed a full - time instructional coach to support teachers by providing resources, support, and know - how on working wit
Instructional Coaching: Driving Meaningful Tech Integration: Learn how Hampton High School in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, has employed a full - time
instructional coach to support teachers by providing resources, support, and know - how on working wit
instructional coach to
support teachers
by providing resources,
support, and know - how on working with technology.
Chronic absenteeism; a mix of attendance indicators; choice to re-enroll in same school; standardized observations that take into account factors including classroom organization, emotional
support, and
instructional support; college - readiness measured
by ACT, AP, and IB participation and scores
A 2010 study of declining - enrollment districts
by Pacey Economics Group found that, while districts face real challenges reducing transportation costs, they do have flexibility on «other categories such as other
supporting operations and maintenance,
instructional salaries and benefits, food service, and administration.»
The related
instructional delivery in the Instructor's Manual also does not appear to
support clear sequencing, clear descriptions and demonstrations of skills to be acquired, nor are the student activities followed
by practice and timely feedback — the essence of good pedagogical practice which should focus initially on high levels of teacher involvement.
Supporting and mentoring the principal as
instructional leader
by focusing on the further development of core leadership capacities, practices and competencies;
Learning and teaching strategies based on ICT assessment,
supported by Instructional Design, should choose e-assessment methods that promote alternative solutions and encourage experimentation through peer - assessment and self - regulated learning using different media and communication formats.
And indeed, we had a policy on recruiting and hiring (# 9240, written
by NYSSBA), that read, «the Board will provide and maintain qualified and certified
instructional and
support personnel to carry out the educational programs of the district.»
The Senior Learning Systems and Technologies Specialist is responsible for developing e-learning programs,
instructional videos and electronic performance
support tools and
support the use of content creation tools (rapid courseware development, video creation)
by colleagues in Global Education.
At the same time, Envision reset expectations for
instructional leadership among principals
supported by new professional development and tools developed
by the
instructional leadership team.
The AGILE
instructional design approach is a project - oriented approach introduced
by Conrad Gottfredson, a performance -
support practitioner.
It is the only state to fund not just reading coaches but also principal coaches, who train principals to be better
instructional leaders and who drive accountability to the district level
by ensuring that schools get
support from superintendents and central - office staff.
eLearning Industry is
supported by the
Instructional Design and eLearning Professionals» Group and is designed to:
Studies have shown that integrating science, technology, and math can enhance learning and
instructional quality over traditional methods
by using hands - on inquiry - science activities and projects and
by providing sustained professional learning
supports (Satchwell and Loepp, 2002; Wicklein and Schell, 1995).
The challenge, in short, is to find ways to «squeeze more juice from the orange»
by using
support staff,
instructional specialization, and technology to ensure that effective educators are devoting more of their time to educating students.
Team members invited
by directors and leaders — those who are responsible for directly
supporting teachers in their work, such as
instructional coaches, supervisors, or teachers who take on leadership roles
The school's voluntary Teacher Labs — facilitated
by an
instructional coach and organized around a clear, written protocol — enable teachers to reflect on their craft with
support from their peers.
District data systems should also
support routine evaluation of
instructional programs, practices, and decisions
by linking student participation in specific endeavors with standards - based assessments.
The curriculum is accompanied
by a selection of
instructional materials and
support resources for teachers at no additional cost.
have been trained to
support teachers»
instructional practice so every classroom is led
by a strong teacher
In addition, ED shall annually award competitive grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities for the purposes of enriching students» academic experience
by promoting: (1) arts education for disadvantaged and disabled students, (2) school readiness through the development and dissemination of accessible
instructional programing for preschool and elementary school children and their families, and (3)
support for high - ability learners and high - ability learning through the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program.
In public schools, academic intervention
instructional and / or
support services shall be provided
by qualified staff who are appropriately certified pursuant to Part 80 of this Title.
We must also
support teachers in transforming their
instructional practices
by providing continuing professional development and
supports, and that students are taught using rigorous, high - quality
instructional materials.
We believe that the three elements of the Agency
by Design
instructional framework — looking closely, exploring complexity, and finding opportunity — are concrete capacities that
support the development of a sensitivity to design, which therefore may be documented, made visible, and assessed.
By reviewing what is in place for PD at the district and building level, district leaders have an opportunity to make adjustments and add
supports to ensure that the professional development provided to teachers results in improved
instructional practices and increased student achievement.
Teacher teams are
supported by Directors of Instruction in each content area, who help guide
instructional decisions for students and adult learning opportunities.
Big Deal Media featured Future Ready Schools» new guidebook for implementing an
instructional approach
supported by blended learning.
President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) famously requires that any
instructional materials
supported by federal aid be proven to work through «scientifically based research.»
In addition to assessment creation, both have plans to offer additional
support to states as they implement Common Core,
by creating
instructional and curricular tools and conducting professional development.
In particular, rich data on SIG schools in one of the studies shows that schools improved both
by differentially retaining their most experienced teachers and
by providing teachers with increased
supports for
instructional improvement such as opportunities to visit each other's classrooms and to receive meaningful feedback on their teaching practice from school leaders.
Instructional Connections, LLC is a fully integrated provider of high quality instructional support... Within the online course, students are assigned an Academic Coach (sometimes referr
Instructional Connections, LLC is a fully integrated provider of high quality
instructional support... Within the online course, students are assigned an Academic Coach (sometimes referr
instructional support... Within the online course, students are assigned an Academic Coach (sometimes referred to
by a...
Instructional design is an essential process that can be
supported by a former teacher and leader that understands the complexity of daily classroom life.
It is a distinction between principals who provided
support to teachers
by «popping in» and «being visible» as compared with principals who were very intentional about each classroom visit and conversation, with the explicit purpose of engaging with teachers about well - defined
instructional ideas and issues.
Through Reading First, states and districts receive
support to apply scientifically based reading research — and the proven
instructional and assessment tools consistent with this research — to ensure that all children learn to read well
by the end of third grade.
By targeting both younger and older elementary aged children, Lesson One is reaching a population of students that are often overlooked, yet can absolutely benefit from social emotional
instructional support.
Ryan (1999) reported that, in the three schools studied, teacher leaders influenced student opportunities to learn
by providing classroom teachers with
instructional and material
support.
The district,
by necessity, had to rely on principals «
instructional leadership and on expertise from the regional education center or independent consultants to
support school - and district - wide improvement initiatives.
Studies
by Balfanz et al. (2006) and Ruby (2006) examined the relationship between teacher leaders who engaged in a set of
instructional support practices, including demonstration lessons, and student achievement in middle grades mathematics (Balfanz et al., 2006) and middle grades science (Ruby, 2006).
Gigante and Firestone (2007) found that teacher leaders» use of demonstration lessons and other
instructional support practices was impacted
by the amount of time they had available.