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Standard One:
School and District Leadership



Standard Two:
Curriculum, Instruction, And Professional Development

2.1 Alignment With Standards
2.2 Monitoring Curriculum
2.3 Communication With Stakeholders
2.4 Common Academic Core
2.5 Monitoring and Evaluation
2.6 Instructional Planning
2.7 Instructional Materials
2.8 Technology Integration
2.9 Differentiated Instruction
2.10 Research-Based Strategies
2.11 Long-term Professional Growth
2.12 Teachers Role in Student Success
2.13 Continuous Professional Development
2.14 Evaluation Process
2.15 Content Knowledge



Standard Three:
Classroom And School Assessments



Standard Four:
School Culture, Climate, And Communication



ADE Calendar of Events



Best Practices Academies

2.6 Instructional Planning

Instructional planning links Arizona Academic Standards and aligns curriculum, instruction, practice, formative assessment, summative assessment, review/re-teaching and appropriate interventions to promote student achievement.

Standards-based education is teaching directed toward student mastery of defined standards. Now that nearly all states have adopted curriculum standards, teachers are expected to teach in such a way that students achieve the standards. Experts say this means that teachers must have a clear idea what each standard means, including how it can and will be assessed, and that teachers should monitor individual student achievement of each important standard.

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,
Lexicon of Learning

Suggested Evidence
  • Random sample – teacher lesson plans
  • Observation
  • Teacher interviews
  • Classroom assessments
  • Schoolwide assessments
Level of Performance: Exceeds Standards
  • All instructional activities are aligned to instructional objectives and the AZ Academic Standards.
  • All teachers consistently use formative assessment data to determine correct level of difficulty for individual or group instruction.
  • All teachers consistently assign practice activities that are aligned with the concept and thinking level of the lesson objective(s).
  • All teachers consistently include review and re-teaching in instructional planning.

Related Resources

Tools
Acronym Finder   
Acronym Finder has over 60,000 entries in its data base.
Publication Date: 1988-2008
Publisher: The Acronym Finder

AIMS Website   
This website provides Arizona teachers, administrators, students, and parents access to the AIMS Hotline phone number for tutoring help, an overview of the AIMS test, sample tests, study guides, and information about tuition waivers.
Publisher: Arizona Department of Education

AZ READS: Resources and Publications for Reading Instruction   
This link connects to the AZ READS portion of the Arizona Department of Education's webpage. Many resources are listed.
Publisher: Arizona Department of Education

Backwards Design from Standards to Lesson Plans   
This tool is a lesson plan example based on the resource developed by Wiggins and McTighe (1999).
Publisher: Siskiyou County Office of Education

Class Set-Up Tool   
This tool allows teachers to design and print a virtual layout of the classroom and seating charts.
Publisher: Scholastic

Effective Instruction for Middle School Students with Reading Difficulties: The Reading Teacher's Sourcebook   
Not all children learn to read by the time they leave elementary school. This source book created by the University of Texas at Austin offers an overview of research-based instructional approaches for teaching struggling readers.
Author: The University of Texas at Austin
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: The University of Texas at Austin

Elementary Assessment Tools   
These tools are product and process assessments and links to other assessment websites.
Publisher: Baltimore County of Public Schools

Instructional Planning Templates   
This site shares templates for instructional plans, including unit goals, introducing new knowledge, practicing, reviewing and applying knowledge, and assessment.
Publisher: Tucson Unified School District

Language Arts and Social Studies for Middle School Teachers - PowerPoint with Notes   
This Power Point with Notes was developed to assist middle school teachers who are asked to include language arts instruction in their social studies classes. Suggested Strategies for vocabulary development and summary writing are given.

To access crucial notes concerning this presentation, please view PowerPoint in full screen mode by right clicking and selecting "Full Screen." Next, right click on the screen again, select "Screen" and then "Speaker Notes."
Author: Carol Warren and Marilee Beach
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: Arizona Department of Education

Presenter's Guide: Response to Intervention and SLD Identification   
This presenter’s guide is intended to support the PowerPoint slides by offering
· Suggested background readings;
· Talking points relative to each slide;
· Suggested activities to enhance learning opportunities for participants;
· Tips to facilitate the professional growth experience; and
· Suggested readings for extension
Publication Date: July 2007
Publisher: IDEA, NASDSE, US Office of Special Education

Rubistar   
This tool allows you to create and print out a new rubric. You must register in order to save and edit your rubrics. Registration is free.

What is Understanding by Design   
Presents an overview of the Understanding by Design framework which emphasizes the critical role that teachers play in designing student learning using a backward planning design process, a set of standards with related rubrics, and a comprehensive training package to help teachers share and improve their lessons and assessments.
Author: Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Publisher: Authentic Education


Articles
10 Strategies to Enhance Students' Memory   
This article provides ten general strategies to help students develop a more efficient memory.
Author: Glenda Thorne
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: Center for Development and Learning

9 Roles of the School-based Coach   
This article discusses the complexity of the duties school-based coaches face due to the new expectations of public education.
Author: Joellen Killion and Cynthia Harrison
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: National Staff Development Council (NSDC)

NEW! Early Beginnings: Early Literacy Knowledge and Instruction   
Based on the research findings of the National Early Literacy Panel’s report, this document lists early predictors of reading success, learning activities, suggestions for professional development, and a glossary of terms.
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: National Institute for Literacy

NEW! Developing Effective Fractions Instruction for Kindergarten Through 8th Grade   
This practice guide presents five recommendations to help educators improve students’ understanding of fractions.
Author: Robert Siegler
Publication Date: 2010
Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

NEW! Informing Writing: The Benefits of Formative Assessment   
This report provides recommendations on how to use formative assessment to improve writing.
Author: Steve Graham, Karen Harris, and Michael Hebert
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Alliance for Excellent Education

A Closer Look at the Five Essential Components of Effective Reading Instruction: A Review of Scientifically Based Reading Research for Teachers   
This document provides teachers with a clear, concise review of strategies for teaching reading, drawn from scientifically based reading research.
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Learning Point Associates

A Deeper Look at Lesson Study   
This article discusses the seven steps to effectively create a lesson study team.
Author: Catherine Lewis, Rebecca Perry, and Jacqueline Hurd
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

A Road Map for Mathematics Achievement for All Students: Findings from the National Mathematics Panel [K-12]   
This National Mathematics Advisory Panel report outlines six overarching recommendations as a comprehensive approach to mathematics education.
Author: Carolyn Brown
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement

A Summary of Nine Key Studies: Multi-Tier Intervention and Response to Intervention for Students Struggling in Mathematics   
This report summarizes nine studies regarding evidence-based practices for Tier 2 interventions, as well as explains how to use RTI to help students struggling to learn mathematics.
Author: Benjamin Clarke, Russell Gersten, and Rebecca Newman-Gonchar
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Center on Instruction

A Synopsis of a Synthesis of Empirical Research on Teaching Mathematics to Low-Achieving Students [1-12]   
Baker, Gersten, and Lee (2002) synthesized findings from 28 years of research on interventions for students struggling in learning math. This synopsis highlights the key findings from this synthesis and offers recommendations for implementation.
Author: Scott Baker, Russell Gersten and Dae-Sik Lee
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Center on Instruction

Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction   
This document developed by the Center on Instruction's Reading, Special Education and ELL Strands makes recommendations for improving literacy-related instruction in the content areas or across the entire school day, interventions for students reading below grade level, and recommendations for supporting literacy development in adolescent English language learners.
Author: Joseph K. Torgeson et al.
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Center on Instruction

Adolescent Literacy Walk-throughs for Principals   
This article was written to offer guidance on using principal or instructional leader literacy walk-throughs as part of effective literacy leadership best-practices.
Author: Lila Rissman, Debra Miller, and Joseph Torgesen
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Center on Instruction

Assessing Student Engagement Rates   
This article defines student engagement and describes various methods used to measure it, both in empirical research studies and at the classroom level.
Author: Elaine Chapman
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

Assessing Student Progress with a Rubric   
In this article, the authors discuss the benefits of using rubrics in the classroom, and how these rubrics can be used as formative assessment instruments.
Author: Harry and Rosemary Wong
Publication Date: 2006, October
Publisher: Teacher.Net Gazette

Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Response to Intervention for Elementary and Middle Schools [K-8]   
This report makes eight recommendations designed to help teachers, principals, and administrators use Response to Intervention for the early detection, prevention, and support of students struggling with mathematics.
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

Assisting Students Struggling with Reading: Response to Intervention (RtI) and Multi-Tier Intervention in the Primary Grades   
The IES Practice Guide has researched and evidenced based strategies for teachers to use when identifying and helping their primary struggling readers.
Publication Date: 2009, February
Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences: NCEE

Beyond Curriculum Mapping: Using Technology To Delve Deeper into Inquiry Learning   
This article discusses how the use of technology can improve the curriculum mapping process.
Author: Pamela Morehead and Barbara LaBeau
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: THE Journal Online: Technological Horizons in Education

Beyond Islands of Excellence: What Districts Can Do to Improve Instruction and Achievement in All Schools   
Profiling five districts that have promoted improvement across their entire school systems, this report examines their motivation to begin reform, guiding strategies, role of professional development in their efforts, the impact of various stakeholders on these efforts, and distribution of leadership among stakeholders to facilitate improvement.
Publication Date: 2003, March
Publisher: Learning First Alliance

Building Reading Proficiency at the Secondary Level   
This article summarizes the research on what struggling secondary readers need in order to build reading proficiency. The discussion is organized around four factors: (a) the motivation to read, (b) the ability to decode print, (c) the ability to comprehend language, and (c) the ability to transact with text.
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL)

Classroom Activities for Active Learning   
This article describes a few strategies that can be used to increase active learning in the secondary and post-secondary classroom.
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Center for Faculty Excellence

Contexts for Engagement and Motivation in Reading   
This article discusses engaged reading and instructional contexts that foster reading engagement and motivation.
Author: John T. Guthrie
Publication Date: 2001
Publisher: Reading Online

Creating a Differentiated Mathematics Classroom   
This article discusses how recognizing different mathematical learning styles and adapting differentiated teaching strategies can facilitate student learning.
Author: Richard Strong, Ed Thomas, Matthew Perini, and Harvey Silver
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Delivering a Lecture   
This excerpt, from "Tools for Teaching", details several strategies for better lectures.
Author: Barbara Gross Davis
Publication Date: 1993
Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Differentiation in Diverse Settings: A Consultants Experiences in Two Similar School Districts   
Dr. Tomlinson describes how two districts and their leadership pursue different approaches to addressing the issues of implementing differentiated instruction throughout their schools. Particular attention is given to outlining an effective leadership plan for success in meeting the needs of diverse learners through differentiation.
Author: Carol Ann Tomlinson
Publication Date: August, 2004
Publisher: American Association of School Administrators

Disengagement: Achievement Gaps, Discipline, and Dropout—Treating the Disease, Not Just the Symptoms   
This article explains how active engagement in the classroom can lower dropout rates, discipline problems and achievement gaps.
Author: Spencer Kagan
Publication Date: Summer 2009
Publisher: Kagan Online Magazine

Effective Science Instruction: What Does Research Tell Us?   
This document discusses the research on elements of effective science instruction.
Author: Eric Banilower, Kim Cohen, Joan Pasley, and Iris Weiss
Publication Date: 2010
Publisher: Center on Instruction

Encouraging Girls in Math and Science [K-12]   
This practice guide from the National Center for Education Research includes specific recommendations and the quality of evidence that supports those recommendations educators can use to encourage girls in the fields of math and science.
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: National Center for Education Research Institute of Education Sciences

Foundations for Success: Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel   
On March 13, 2008, the National Mathematics Advisory Panel presented its Final Report to the President of the United States and the Secretary of Education. This report contains information for parents, teachers, policy makers, the research community.
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education

How to Develop a Coaching Eye   
This article discusses the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to become a classroom coach.
Author: Stephanie Feger, Kristine Woleck, and Paul Hickman
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: National Staff Development Council (NSDC)

How To Increase Higher Order Thinking   
This article defines higher order thinking and provides strategies for enhancing higher order thinking skills.
Author: Alice Thomas and Glenda Thorne
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Center for Development and Learning

How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class   
This article explains ten ways a teacher can increase classroom participation.
Author: Tristan de Frondeville
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Edutopia

Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices   
This guide offers strategies that teachers can use to increase the reading ability of adolescent students. The recommendations aim to help students gain more from their reading tasks, improve their motivation for and engagement in the learning process, and assist struggling readers who may need intensive and individualized attention.
Publication Date: 2008

Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade   
This guide recommends five specific steps that teachers, reading coaches, and principals can take to successfully improve reading comprehension for young readers.
Author: Kim Callison, Christine Carriere, Nell K. Duke, P. David Pearson, Christopher Schatschneider
Publication Date: 2010
Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

Integrating Vocabulary Instruction: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Grades K-5   
This document provides information regarding an integrated and comprehensive approach to vocabulary instruction.
Author: Camille Blachowicz, Peter Fisher, Susan Watts-Taffe
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: Learning Point Associates

Interventions for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Meta-Analysis with Implications for Practice   
This report focuses on interventions designed to improve students' use of reading comprehension strategies. It also considers the impact of interventions that target improved reading vocabulary, accurate decoding of unfamiliar words in text, and increased reading fluency.
Author: Nancy Scammacca, Greg Roberts, Sharon Vaughn, Meaghan Edmonds, Jade Wexler
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Center on Instruction

Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas: Getting to the Core of Middle and High School Improvement   
This report contends that increased expectations are best met by providing added instruction that corresponds with the specific reading and writing requirements of each academic course in middle and high school.
Author: Rafael Heller and Cynthia Greenleaf
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Alliance for Excellent Education

Making High School Students into “College Material”   
This article discusses four program components — counseling, student academic supports, curricular rigor, and incentives — that appear most often in college preparatory initiatives.
Author: William Corrin and Collin F. Payne
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: MDRC

Making Math Count: Problem-Solving Time   
This article discusses how creating time for problem-solving discussions can increase student learning.
Author: Katie Gurule
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Mathematics Intervention at the Secondary Prevention Level of a Multi-Tier Prevention System: Six Key Principles   
The author lists and describes six principles necessary for RtI in mathematics at a secondary level.
Author: Lynn S. Fuchs, Ph.D.
Publication Date: Retrieved November 2008
Publisher: RTI Action Network

Meeting the Curricular Needs of Academically Low-Achieving Students in Middle Grade Mathematics   
This article discusses a study in which the researchers contrasted two curricula for teaching challenging mathematics to students who were at risk for special education in mathematics.
Author: John Woodward and Cyrus Brown
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: The Journal of Special Education

Orchestrating the Media Collage   
This article discusses the new hallmark of literacy: the ability to read and write multiple forms of media and integrate them into a meaningful whole.
Author: Jason Ohler
Publication Date: 2009

Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning   
This guide recommends a set of actions that reflect the process of teaching and learning.
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education

Put Understanding First   
This article argues that an effective high school curriculum should focus on teaching for meaning and transfer.
Author: Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Put Understanding First   
This article discusses how good classroom instruction needs to help students acquire information, make meaning of content, and transfer the learning to new situations.
Author: Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Quality Curriculum and Instruction for Highly Able Students   
Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson describes how the highly able learner begins their journey further down the learning curve then their similar age peers. Curriculum and instruction must be modified to meet the needs of these “advanced learners” to challenge them and provide opportunity for growth.
Author: Carol Ann Tomlinson
Publication Date: Spring, 2005
Publisher: The Ohio State University

Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy   
The authors outline 15 key elements of an effective literacy intervention, and call on public and private stakeholders to invest in the literacy of middle and high school students today, while simultaneously building the knowledge base.
Author: Gina Biancarosa and Catherine Snow
Publication Date: 2004
Publisher: Alliance for Excellent Education

Real and Relevant Mathematics: Is it Realistic in the Classroom?   
The article discusses the context of real and relevant mathematics. The author demonstrates that although mathematics problems are often connected with real life, their value is enhanced when they are relevant to the real-life interests of children.
Author: Len Sparrow
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom

Realizing the Promise of Standards-Based Education   
The authors believe that the standards movement can contribute significantly to higher achievement if we acknowledge that "there is too much to teach and too many options for what can be taught." According to the authors, schools would benefit from decreasing the amount of content they try to cover. They cite several examples of districts where this is happening. The authors describe concrete steps that can be taken to improve results.
Author: Mike Schmoker and Robert J. Marzano
Publication Date: 1999, March
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Reducing Behavior Problems in the Elementary School Classroom   
This guide offers strategies to reduce problematic behavior in elementary schools.
Author: Michael Epstein, Marc Atkins, Douglas Cullinan, Krista Kutash, and Robin Weaver
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education

Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students [K-3]   
This report looks at the key features needed to screen kindergarten through third grade students for difficulties in mathematics.
Author: Benjamin S. Clarke, Russell Gersten, Nancy C. Jordan
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Center on Instruction


Useful Links
Academic K-12 Standards   
This page displays the ADE Standards by area and level.
Publisher: Arizona Department of Education

Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents   
This PowerPoint presentation discusses resources and areas of knowledge that can assist in successful academic literacy instruction.
Author: Joseph Torgesen
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: Center on Instruction

Arizona High School Graduation Requirements   
This table provides a summary of the Arizona High School Graduation Requirements.
Publication Date: 2009
Publisher: Arizona State Board of Education

Classroom Beautiful: Do It Yourself   
This link provides ideas and examples of how to create an exciting and inviting classroom.
Author: Alain Jehlen and Karen Zauber
Publisher: National Education Association

Cognitive Strategy Instruction - Reading   
This website offers different strategies regarding word identification, reading comprehension, and textbook reading.
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Colorín Colorado - ELL video modules   
Funded by the American Federation of Teachers, this video series offers four video modules featuring strategies from secondary ELL classrooms and interviews with experts on ELL best practices.
Publisher: American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

Dr. Grammar- Grammar Resources   
The Dr. Grammar website, hosted by the University of Northern Iowa, offers answers to almost any grammatical question concerning verbs, acronyms, parallelism, possessives, and other grammar-related topics.
Author: Professor James Hiduke
Publisher: University of Northern Iowa

Educational Java™ Programs   
This site was started in November of 1997 with the purpose of providing Java™ Applets that can be used as tools to help and enhance the education of children both at school and at home.(Description take directly from the site)
Publication Date: 1997-1999
Publisher: Arcytech

Graphic Organizers- www.graphic.org   
This site, www.graphic.org, lists many types of graphic organizers that can be used to help students organize their thoughts when learning new concepts.
Author: Greg Freeman

How Students Learn -- Science in the Classroom: A Targeted Report for Teachers [4-12]   
This resource offers a research foundation for instructional methods as well as a rich description of application of the research in real classroom settings.
Author: Donovan, M. Suzanne and John D. Bransford, Editors
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: National Academy Press

Instructional Strategies Online (Saskatoon Public School Division)   
This site includes information on concept maps, graphic organizers, Jigsaw, learning contracts, literature circles, RAFT, Readers' Theater, response journals, structured controversy, story mapping, synectics, Think Pair Share, Web quests, word walls, etc.
Publisher: 2004-2008 Saskatoon Public Schools, Inc. All rights reserved.

Making Sense in Social Studies   
This site includes information on carousel brainstorming, clock buddies, column notes, graphic organizers, history frames, inquiry charts, KWL, opinion –proof, questioning the author, RAFTs, selective highlighting, Think-Pair-Share, 3-2-1 summaries, word maps, and other strategies.
Author: Raymond C. Jones

Meeting the Challenge: All Students Achieving Proficiency by 2014   
The Southwest Comprehensive Center held a regional conference for SEA leadership teams on April 4-5, 2006. As the centerpiece of the conference, CC staff worked with Content Centers to identify research studies. This page contains the summaries of the findings.
Publication Date: 2006
Publisher: Southwest Comprehensive Center

National Science Foundation's Classroom Resources   
This page provides a collection of lessons and web resources for classroom teachers, their students, and students' families.
Publisher: National Science Foundation

NCTM Illuminations   
This site provides dozens of virtual math manipulatives with lessons divided by grade level and aligned to NCTM standards. Lessons are detailed and include activity sheets.
Publication Date: 2000-2008
Publisher: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Partnership for the Assessment of Standards-Based Science (PASS): Frequently Asked Questions and Sample Assessment Items   
This document answers frequently asked questions about the PASS Science Assessment, the only widely available assessment product designed specifically for standards-based science programs.
Publication Date: 2005
Publisher: WestEd

Pattern Block Activities on the Web   
Dr. Margo Lynn Mankus shares her mathematics lessons, activities and blackline masters for manipulatives.
Publication Date: 1998
Publisher: Margo Lynn Mankus

RTI Response to Intervention Glossary   
This is a list of terms and acronyms used when discussing RtI, Response to Intervention.
Publication Date: 2007
Publisher: IDEA Partnership, NASDSE, & US Office of Special Education

Science Resource Page   
This page provides links to help teachers implement the Arizona Science Standard, including links to the Science Standard, AIMS information related to science, ADE professional development opportunities, state and national organizations, and resources for science teachers.
Publisher: Arizona Department of Education

The Final Report of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel   
On March 13, 2008, the National Mathematics Advisory Panel presented its Final Report to the President of the United States and the Secretary of Education.
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education

The International Reading Association (IRA)   
The International Reading Association is an organization devoted to promoting high levels of literacy for all people. Their site includes booklists, lesson plans, and other resources for teachers.

The Standards Project - Standards Activities Page   
The McREL educational laboratory has compiled a plethora of educational activities covering many subjects and grade levels. New activities are added each year.
Publisher: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)

Tiered Instruction/Intervention   
The site offers details and information on the RtI process and articles as well as descriptions of the three tiers.
Publication Date: Retrieved November 2008
Publisher: RTI Action Network

Tips from Teachers   
The COMP Resource Library contains “Tips from Teachers” where educators from around the country post helpful hints under the topics of Room and Materials Arrangement, Rules and Procedures, Managing Student Work and Accountability, Maintaining Good Student Behavior, Planning and Organizing Instruction, Conducting and Facilitating Instruction to Maintain Lesson Momentum, Getting the Year Off to a Good Start, Climate Communications and Self-Management.
Publisher: COMP Classroom Organization and Mangement Program


Other Resources
NEW! Explicit Instruction   
This website is a companion to the book, Explicit Instruction, but also contains Dr. Archer's videos of elementary and secondary lessons. Each clip has a description and a suggestion for its use as well as a downloadable guide with focus questions for viewing the video.
Author: Anita Archer and Charles Hughes
Publication Date: 2011
Publisher: Anita Archer

A Model for Teaching Writing to Struggling Writers   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Before, During, and After Passage Reading   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Competent Teachers, Competent Students   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Content Area Example   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Critical Attributes Rubric   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Dr. Archer Video Series   
“Dr. Anita Archer is a talented author and beloved teacher of teachers. This video series is one of her many gifts to the educational community. Produced with support from the Sonoma County Office of Education, it is made available at no cost thanks to her generous spirit.
The series addresses strategic literacy instruction in grades K-8 using a research to practice approach grounded in pragmatic real-world application. Each video is 4 to 8 minutes long, has a particular strategic focus, and was shot unrehearsed in real time. A short viewing guide is included for each video, providing guidance for viewing and feedback for post-viewing applications.” Sonoma County Office of Education
Author: Dr. Anita Archer
Publication Date: 2008
Publisher: Sonoma County Office of Education

Dynamic Vocabulary Instruction in Secondary Classrooms   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Dynamic Vocabulary Instruction in Secondary Classrooms (2010 PDF)   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Dynamic Vocabulary Instruction in Secondary Classrooms (PowerPoint)   
Anita Archer Power Point
Author: Anita Archer

Effective Reading Instruction In Intermediate and Secondary Grades   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Getting Them All Engaged: Inclusive Active Participation in Secondary Classes (PDF)   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Getting Them All Engaged: Inclusive Active Participation in Secondary Classes (PowerPoint)   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Reading Comprehension Examples   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Reading Comprehension: Strategies for Teachers and Students   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Reading Strategies for Mastering Academic Content: After Reading   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer
Publisher: Anita Archer

Reading Strategies for Mastering Academic Content: Before Reading   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Reading Strategies for Mastering Academic Content: During Reading   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Scaffolding Reading Comprehension   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Scaffolding Reading Comprehension for Secondary   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy

Author: Anita Archer

Scientific Prefixes and Suffixes   
Scientific Prefixes and Suffixes from Anita Archer Conference

Secondary Comprehension Examples   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Secondary Comprension PowerPt   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Secondary Vocabulary Lessons   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Dr. Anita Archer

Strategies for Written Expression   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Supporting Readers in Intermediate and Secondary Classes   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

Teaching the WHAT and HOW for any Genre   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer

The Academic Word List   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Averil Coxhead, 2000

The Big Picture: Designing Secondary Literacy Programs (PDF)   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

The Big Picture: Effective Reading Instruction for Older Students (PDF)   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

The Big Picture: Effective Reading Instruction for Older Students (PowerPoint)   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer
Publisher: Anita Archer

Understanding by Design   
Author: Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
Publication Date: 1998
Publisher: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Vocabulary Logs and Practice Activities   
Resource from Anita Archer 2010 ADE Best-Practice Academy
Author: Anita Archer

Vocabulary Logs and Practice Activities (PDF)   
Resource from Anita Archer Conference.
Author: Anita Archer




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