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The Value of Out-of-School Time Programs
For perspectives on the multiple benefits of Out of School (OST) time programs for both students and families, download The Value of Out-of-School Time Programs (OST) from the Wallace Foundation. Check out pages 6 – 10 for information linking OST program content to primary and secondary student outcomes.
Three lessons learned from the pandemic about professional learning
Lessons emphasize the importance of tying professional learning directly to timely student needs; providing space and time for learning that teachers need and want; and creating different designs for learning.
Tips for giving direct instruction to small groups
An article with tips for whether students are in the classroom or learning at home.
TNTP Accelerate don’t Remediate
Review this report by Zearn, especially the case study on pages 8-10 describing remediation versus acceleration.
TNTP COVID-19 Support Survey
This resource includes survey questions designed to help district and network leaders understand what everyone in your school or school system needs during the COVID-19 crisis
TNTP: Planning for Summer School in 2021
Page 7 of this planning resource from TNTP is a list of questions to consider when determining which students to prioritize. You will also find a list of considerations when choosing a summer learning model, including: what students know and have yet to master, how teams will track progress, and instructional capacity needed.
Toolkit of Resources for Engaging Families and the Community as Partners in Education
To be effective, communication must go beyond simply translating newsletters and e-blasts into a variety of languages. It is critical to consider the education and reading level of families, the delivery method, access to technology, culturally responsive language and representation in the messages themselves. Download this tool from Institute of Education Sciences and REL to help build a cultural …
Tools for Educators to Listen to and Learn from Families During COVID-19 School Closures
A guide for family engagement that offers sample scripts and surveys for outreach in both Spanish and English. Other strategies for engagement are offered.
Training Template: Training your staff on Family Engagement
You 4 Youth developed a presentation template with information about best practices in family engagement. Professional development providers and district leaders can use this template to create their own trainings for educators and caregivers.
Transforming Educational Systems Toward Continuous Improvement: A Reflection Guide For K–12 Executive Leaders
This guide describes the key dispositions, core practices, and levers of transformation used by executive leaders, and within each category, it identifies vital elements of successful executive leadership of such a transformation. Each element includes a description accompanied by an illustration drawn from the experience of an executive leader. Some of these elements may be …
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