One of the most effective ways to ensure the success of all students is to concentrate on providing high-quality Tier 1 foundational instruction in every classroom, every day, for every student. The McREL Institute, along with others, refers to this as “best first instruction...
Category - Classroom Instruction
Our classroom instruction articles focus on management, high quality lesson planning and delivering, and research backed strategies and tips for educators.
What You Need to Know About the Texas Mathematics Academies
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Mathematics Academies (TMA) represent a major statewide initiative to strengthen mathematics...
Why Teacher–Paraeducator Collaboration is Critical in Special Education
They say, “It takes a village.” In special education, this village consists of professionals with various roles, experiences, and areas...
The Magic of Read-Alouds and Think-Alouds in K–12
Reading aloud isn’t just for little ones; it’s a superpower teachers can use in any K–12 classroom. When we mix in think-alouds, students...
When you hear the word “retrieval,” what do you think of? Perhaps the recalling of information or a golden retriever fetching and...
As an educator, you may wonder how to make the most of all the resources your district provides. If your district provides subscription access to the...
How Administrators Can Support Uncertified Teachers Under HB 2
With the passage of House Bill 2 (HB 2), the timeline for uncertified teachers is changing quickly. For school administration, this means now is the...
As educators, we’re always looking for ways to streamline planning, align instruction to standards, and support student learning with clarity...
If you are wondering how to earn a Texas teacher certificate with a foreign degree, you’re in the right place! At the ESC Region 13 Educator...
In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT)...
