PA Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These new standards mirror the content and rigor of Common Core, but reflect the organization and design of the PA Academic Standards.  [Other]
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Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching can help you to align instructional outcomes with the standards.  [Other]
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Instructional strategies make a difference in whether students are engaged in learning and are profiting from their time in class. This newsletter describes numerous ways that schools can get students to find more meaning in their studies and improve their academic and technical achievement and outlook for the future.  [Other]
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This March 13, 2013 Education Week interview with Charlotte Danielson provides Q&A’s on Teaching and the Common Core. The interview addresses common standards and how they might change teacher’s work.  [Article]
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Guiding questions and possible responses to facilitate further discussions in cohort groups.  [CFG]
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This brief describes the set of state-led education standards and the Core State Standards. The English-language arts and mathematics standards for grades K-12 were developed in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders including content experts, states, teachers, school administrators and parents. The standards establish clear and consistent goals for learning that will prepare America’s children for success in college and work.  [Other]
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Deeper learning can be accelerated by consolidating teacher efforts and combining relevant contents. Addressed in this article are three general phases of teacher collaboration and interdisciplinary teaching.  [Article]
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Learning Forward provides a short yet thorough collaborative definition of professional development for use in the reauthorized version of NCLB.  [Article]
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Five Things Teachers Can Do to Improve Learning for ELLs in the New Year recommends five specific and measurable actions. To increase the likelihood of success and continuity, pick one item and stick to it for the rest of the year.  [Article]
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This brief article provides in-class support, student drop-in, and teacher drop-in strategies for ESL teachers to be able to get the best out of the ESL students during class.  [Article]
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This article delves into best practices for engaging students in the Common Core State Standards and provides six strategies for active learning.  [Article]
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The National Educational Association (NEA) website provides areas for educational professionals to address and gain knowledge about issues and action in the classroom, a variety of teaching resources, reference tools, and ideas to enhance quality education.  [Other]
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