At our last staff meeting we focused on explicit vocabulary instruction and Marzano’s 6 Step process.  This resource focuses on Marzano’s 6 step process to teaching academic vocabulary.  Check it out!

Wondering which NWEA Skills Checklists to administer?  Check out MAP Growth K-2: How to Choose Screening Tests and Skills Checklists for a description of what each of the NWEA Skills Checklist assesses and […]

Greetings, A lot of teachers have asked about the vocabulary that students encounter on NWEA assessments.  This vocabulary list is organized by RIT level.

Clink on the link for an interesting article on how quality classroom instruction moves students forward faster than through using prepackaged overly prescriptive interventions.   Have We Gone Intervention Crazy?

Mem Fox, beloved children’s author, shares tips for bringing read alouds to life. Mem Fox’s Read Aloud Lesson

Maximizing 1:1 time is essential in our classrooms.  See the article shared by The Two Sisters entitled, “3 Steps to Elevate Conferring,” for tips on conferring.

Each week I receive an email with inspirational thoughts from thedailycafe.com.  As we strive to find joy in our busy and stressful lives, today’s message reminded me of the importance […]

Parent University will begin February 22nd and run six consecutive Fridays until March 29th.  Attached is the schedule of dates and the topics to be covered.

Looking for lessons that meet the rigor of our CCSS for phonemic awareness and phonics?  Did you know that the Scope & Sequence: PA & Phonics for kindergarten and first grade have […]

Discovery Education is a resource that DPS subscribes to so you have a lot of resources at your fingertips. What is Discovery Education?  Discovery Education gives you access to digital textbooks, […]