On October 10, Henderson staff actively participated in discussions and “share-outs” explaining the importance of focused and targeted instruction. The ELL Instructional Coaches helped teachers delve into the ELPS Instructional Tool to …
Continue reading "Henderson Staff Focused on Aligning Content and Language"Article published by Deborah Parker, Instructional Technology Specialist Plickers is a quick and easy formative assessment tool. If you are already using Plickers in your classroom you will love the new features. …
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From now through January 13, 2017 students, educators, and parents have the opportunity to participate in the National SpeakUp Survey. This is an optional survey and should not be completed during instructional time but …
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As we near the end of the 2nd six weeks, the Teaching & Learning Department appreciates your dedication to the children of Bryan ISD. We are seeking feedback from all teachers of …
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Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers possess. The goal of feedback is to close the gap between where students are in the learning and where you want …
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Article published by Ashley Lopez, Jane Long ELA Instructional Coach Melissa Myles teaches 6th grade Language Arts for the Inquire program at Jane Long Middle School. This is …
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Megan Wilson, 8th Grade U.S. History teacher at Jane Long, as seen on the video, demonstrates the strategy “Making Vocabulary Connections.” This was a strategy shared this summer at C2L …
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Author: Naveen Cunha I am using a class set of Ozobots (18) with my Robotics Programming and Design students. Ozobots are tiny robots that allow basic color coding and more …
Continue reading "Ozobots in Robotics Programming and Design"Johnson art teacher, Kristi Hancock, does an amazing job using the Time Out signal in her classes. Her students know that what Ms. Hancock is about to tell them is so …
Continue reading "Ready, set, TIME OUT!"Rebecca Daley, English I teacher at Bryan High School, has an entire wall in her classroom dedicated to helping her students track their growth as readers. It’s not about …
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