portaportal

Dr. Christopher M. Clayton's PortaPortal for Educators

1- Background & Contact Info for Dr. Clayton

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-clayton-nbct-ph-d-13873511/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-clayton-nbct-ph-d-13873511/

AI- Artificial Intelligence for Educators

TeachAI.org and their Guidance For Schools Toolkit
Toolkit designed to help school leaders and teachers create thoughtful guidance to help their communities with AI

https://www.teachai.org/toolkit
PSEA Artificial Intelligence Task Force Impact Report & Recommendations

PSEA AI Task Force Report for May 2025 HOD.pdf
PSEA's AI Site

https://www.psea.org/ai
Report of the NEA Task Force on ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN EDUCATION

https://www.nea.org/resource-library/artificial-intelligence-education
WA OSPI's "Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Schools" Framework and Guidance Document for the State of Washington
A Comprehensive Human-Centered AI Guidance for WA K–12 Public Schools

https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/human-centered-artificial-intelligence-schools
MIT's "A GUIDE TO AI IN SCHOOLS: Perspectives for the Perplexed"
An AI Guidebook “by educators, for educators” by researchers at MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab,

https://tsl.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/GuideToAIInSchools.pdf
Claude Anthropic's AI Fluency in Education Courses
Courses include:1.AI Fluency; 2.AI Fluency for Students; 3.AI Fluency for Educators; 4.Teaching AI Fluency; & More

https://www.anthropic.com/learn/claude-for-you
Open AI's (ChatGPT)'s "Teaching with AI"
Guide for teachers & ChatGPT—includes suggested prompts, how ChatGPT works & limitations, & efficacy of AI detectors & bias

https://openai.com/blog/teaching-with-ai
MagicSchool AI
AI Tool for teachers to help lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate, & more

https://www.magicschool.ai/
MagicSchool AI YouTube Channel Playlist for Teachers
Incredible tool for teachers to use AI to help lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate & more

https://www.youtube.com/@magicschoolai/playlists
School AI.com

https://schoolai.com/
AI for Education
Awesome AI in Education Site

https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources-main
PA School Board Association (PSBA) AI Institute

https://psba.institute/center-for-ai-education/
ISTE's (International Society of Technology in Education) AI Hub
Classroom guides (elementary, secondary, elective) for teachers w/ innovative resources about teaching w/ AI

https://www.iste.org/areas-of-focus/AI-in-education
MCIU's "An Educator’s Intro to AI: Defining Key Terms, Concepts, and Strategies for Getting Started"
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Learning Network blog post for an introduction to key AI concepts and strategies

https://learn.mciu.org/ai-key-terms/
Common Sense Media's AI Initiative for Educators
Includes AI product ratings & reviews, AI literacy curricula, original research, & more

https://www.commonsense.org/education/ai-in-schools
Brisk Teaching - Free AI for Teachers
AI Chrome Extension to help teachers with curriculum, feedback, differentiation, & more from apps and websites you already use

https://www.briskteaching.com/
The AiEDU (AI in Education) Toolkit for Teaching with AI
Toolkit with "everything you need to teach AI with ease"

https://www.aiedu.org/teach-ai
President Trump's "Winning the Race AMERICA’S AI ACTION PLAN" issued July 10, 2025

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Americas-AI-Action-Plan.pdf
President Trump's Executive Order: "ADVANCING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EDUCATION FOR AMERICAN YOUTH" issued April 23, 2025

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/advancing-artificial-intelligence-education-for-american-youth/
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) for K-12 initiative (AI4K12.org)
Developing:1. national guidelines for AI ed for K-12, 2. curated resource Directory 3. a community of practitioners, etc

https://ai4k12.org/
AI for Education's "GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators"
a variety of prompts to help teachers lesson plan and do administrative tasks with GenAI chatbot

https://www.aiforeducation.io/prompt-library
Cult of Pedagogy Article: "6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2025" & Link to Info about the new CoP's "Teacher’s Guide to Tech"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-ed-tech-tools-2025/
The "AI Educator" Dan Fitzpatrick's Comprehensive AI Toolbox
A comprehensive Toolkit for Educators looking to integrate AI tools and policy into their classrooms

https://www.thinglink.com/card/1766878963327566692
AI for Educators Course from the University of Sydney
Resource designed for educators by educators, created to support the responsible use of generative AI in teaching and learning

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/63765
Ed Week's Hub and Special Report on AI
This special report addresses questions & provides guidance for how schools should handle the growing role of AI

https://www.edweek.org/technology/what-students-really-need-to-learn-about-ai?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=eu&M=6804672&UUID=5b6751aea488feb7e61c7c37c3621a7c&T=9103261
Zain Kahn's, "The AI Guy" AI LinkedIn Blog Entitled "Superhuman"

https://superhuman.beehiiv.com/
Dan Fitzpatrick's (The AI Educator) Video on "ChatGPT just released voice conversations for the app!"
Dan demonstrating how powerful this could be for students. Included are examples for: History, Spanish, Science, Business

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/theaieducator_chatgpt-ai-aiclassroom-activity-7112528889775599616-V8Y4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Time Magazine's AI Hub

https://time.com/tag/artificial-intelligence/
Article and Video "100 Prompts for Teachers to Ask ChatGPT" by Alice Keeler
Fantastic resource for Educators to leverage CHATGPT to their benefit

https://alicekeeler.com/2023/03/09/100-prompts-for-teachers-to-ask-chatgpt/
Ethan Mollick Article: " Post-apocalyptic education What comes after the Homework Apocalypse"
Penn Prof provides a thought-provoking look at the evolving landscape of AI in education.

https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/post-apocalyptic-education?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2qyjav&triedRedirect=true
Research Article by Ethan & Lilach Mollick "Instructors as Innovators: a Future-focused Approach to New AI Learning Opportunities, With Prompts"
Explores how instructors can leverage AI to create personalized learning experiences to transform teaching & learning

https://shorturl.at/JS31v
Class Tech TIps.com Article "50 CHATGPT PROMPTS FOR TEACHERS"

https://classtechtips.com/2023/03/15/chatgpt-prompts-for-teachers/
AJ Juliani Article: "Human Skills We’ll Need to Thrive in an AI World"

https://ajjuliani.beehiiv.com/p/human-skills-we-ll-need-to-thrive-in-an-ai-world
AJ Juliani Article: "Green, Yellow, Red: A Simple Way to Manage the AI Classroom"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/green-yellow-red-a-simple-way-to-manage-the-ai-classroom
AJ Juliani's "3 Simple Ways to Get Started Using A.I. In Your Classroom""

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/3-simple-ways-to-get-started-using-ai-in-your-classroom
AJ Juliani Video "How to Save Hours of Time as a Teacher Using AI Tools"

https://www.loom.com/share/1f21a6cfe109474a9aa46825277961f9
AJ Juliani's "5 New Artificial Intelligence Tools for Presentations and Slide Decks"

https://www.loom.com/share/2cf7a50e522e4794aa42880c2e89b676
Aj Juliani & George Couros YouTube Video of their Podcast "How Do WE Develop Wisdom in a Time of AI?"

https://youtu.be/UUlz_yTBCIY
Generative AI
Stay updated with Al news

https://www.linkedin.com/company/genai-center/
Edutopia's AI Articles
Articles such as "Using AI to Help Organize Lesson Plans", "6 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Save Time" and more

https://www.edutopia.org/search?query=%22Artificial%20Intelligence%22
Article: "Student Agency, Personalized Learning, and Generative AI"
This resources shows how a secondary English teacher incorporates AI into a specific homework process

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NIcsXp2Omvm2XmMNtoTu9-Aez-PGJ6rj5J2l8iw5Vkc/mobilebasic?usp=gmail
Ed Tech Teacher.Org AI Training For Teachers Page

https://edtechteacher.org/aitrainingforteachers/#uinnnvdkzr
Teacher Goals "The AI Classroom Webinar"
A free 1.5hr webinar webinar that tackles some of the biggest opportunities and challenges on the horizon for education with AI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u86Z8l2dq-U&t=1s
Ed Week Article "ChatGPT Cheating: What to Do When It Happens"

https://www.edweek.org/technology/chatgpt-cheating-what-to-do-when-it-happens/2023/02?utm_source=nl&utm_medium=eml&utm_campaign=popweek&utm_content=list&M=6255417&UUID=5b6751aea488feb7e61c7c37c3621a7c&T=8401157
Cult of Pedagogy's "How to Use ChatGPT as an Example Machine"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/chatgpt-example-machine/
Master Course from John Warner "Teaching Writing In An Artificial Intelligence World"
This is a paid course for educators looking to build a successful writing practice for students in the age of AI

https://www.whytheycantwrite.com/
TEACHING A NEW WAY TO LOOK AT WRITING: "Writing leader says learn to love artificial intelligence"

https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/teaching-a-new-way-to-look-at-writing
PSEA In Focus "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Promises and Challenges for Educators"

AI-ChatGPT In Focus FINAL (002).pdf
Chris Clayton's "AI" Presentation

PSEA AI Task Force Presentation.pdf

Other AI Tools & Resources (Other than ChatGPT)

AI EDUCATOR TOOLS from The AI Educator
A Repository For AI Tools In Education for Educators

https://aieducator.tools/
Future Tools
One-stop shop for exploring over 1700 AI tools across various categories & functionalities

https://www.futuretools.io/
AI Library of Tools by Phygital
1700+ AI tools and colabs Search, filter, explore to find your perfect AI tool

https://library.phygital.plus/
MagicSchool AI

https://www.magicschool.ai/
School AI.com
An all-in-one AI platform for your classroom. Designed for K12 students with built-in monitoring & controls for teachers.

https://schoolai.com/
Brisk Teaching - Free AI for Teachers
AI Chrome Extension to help teachers with curriculum, feedback, differentiation, & more from apps and websites you already use

https://www.briskteaching.com/
Google Notebook LM
AI-powered research and writing assistant that works best with the sources you upload

https://notebooklm.google.com/
Snorkl
AI tool to give students ability to record voice & visually represent thinking on whiteboard & get feedback

https://snorkl.app/
Class Companion
AI Tool for Teachers to give students AI tutoring and instant feedback on assignments

https://classcompanion.com/
Goblins - TheAI Math Learning App From The Future
Let students speak and draw their thinking naturally. They’ll get 1-on-1 live math help that sounds just like you.

https://app.goblinsapp.com/onboard/provide-courses
MindJoy - AI-powered platform for learning STEM
saves time by with AI assisted lesson creation, autograding & AI powered assessments with actionable insights

https://www.mindjoy.com/k12
Diffit for Teachers
AI tool for teachers to get “just right” instructional materials, saving time & helping students access grade level content

https://web.diffit.me/
QuestionWell
AI tool where tchrs input reading & it writes Essential ?s, Learning Outcomes, & aligned ?s, which you can export

https://www.questionwell.org/
Curipod.com
Generate a ready-to-play lesson in seconds with AI Tool specifically for Educators

https://curipod.com/
Goblin Tools
Collection of simple, single-task AI tools to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find difficult

https://goblin.tools/
ChatGPT

https://chat.openai.com/chat
Google AI Hub

https://ai.google/build/machine-learning/
Google's Gemini
Google AI version of ChatGPT

https://bard.google.com/
Gamma
AI tool to present ideas, create beautiful, engaging content without the formatting & design work.

https://gamma.app/?lng=en
Code.org- AI Teaching Assistant
Designed for CS educators, it offers instant, insightful project assessments

https://code.org/ai/teaching-assistant
Perplexity.AI
AI platform offers blend of ChatGPT & Google allowing users to ask questions and receive credible, up-to-date answers

https://www.perplexity.ai/
Khanmigo- Kahn Academy's AI Tool
Khan Academy's AI-guided lesson planning and student feedback tool

https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-labs#khanmigo
Microsoft Co-Pilot

https://copilot.microsoft.com/
Parlay Genie
Free AI Tool for Generated Discussion Prompts

https://new.parlayideas.com/
Explain Paper
AI tool to Upload a paper, highlight confusing text, get an explanation to make easier to read.

https://www.explainpaper.com/
PhET Interactive Simulations
Free science & math simulations for teaching STEM topics, including physics, chemistry, biology, & math, from UC Boulder.

https://phet.colorado.edu/
Jenni.ai
AI-powered text editor helps you write, edit, and cite with confidence.

https://jenni.ai/
Otter.ai
AI meeting assistant that records audio, writes notes, automatically captures slides, and generates summaries.

https://otter.ai/
QuillBot
Paraphraser takes your sentences and makes changes, helping you to rework & rephrase writing quickly and efficiently

https://quillbot.com/
SlidesGPT.com
Create presentations 10x faster. Save hours of work & mental energy. Works with PowerPoint & Google Slides

https://slidesgpt.com/
Canva AI Image Generator
Words & phrases transform into beautiful images with Text to Image, Canva's AI image generator

https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator/
SlidesGo.com
AI Presentation Maker to create slideshows that suit your own needs

https://slidesgo.com/ai-presentations#rs=banner-top
Generative AI's 100 AI Tools for 2023

100 AI Tools Doc.pdf
Amazon AWS Party Rock
Tool to build AI-powered apps with no-coding required

https://partyrock.aws/
120 Mind Blowing AI Tools

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/amandasmithpsu_120-mind-blowing-ai-tools-for-video-productivity-activity-7089684037706887169-LPjB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios
Frizzle.ai
Creative AI teaching partner that answers questions & creates lesson plans, assessments, performance tasks, rubrics, & more

https://upvir.al/143018/lp143018
VoicePen.ai
Upload your any audio or video file and VoicePen will generate a blog post + transcription using AI.

https://voicepen.ai/
Speechify
Power through docs, articles, PDFs, email — anything you read — by listening with our leading text-to-speech reader.

https://speechify.com/
Cleanvoice.ai
AI tool which removes filler sounds, stuttering and mouth sounds from your podcast or audio recording.

https://cleanvoice.ai/
List and Description of Tools for Educators from the SAS 2023 Conference

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3nbAXRnc2jbVdf4p_96MvDoRSaMv_PCTBQUfgrZcaw/edit?usp=sharing
Beatoven.ai
uses advanced AI music generation techniques to compose unique mood-based music to suit every part of your video or podcast.

https://www.beatoven.ai/
CleanUp.Pictures
a web application that lets you cleanup photos with a quick & simple interface.

https://cleanup.pictures/
Vidyo.ai
Make short videos from long ones instantly. Create social ready short clips from your long videos with AI.

https://vidyo.ai/
DALL-E
An AI system that can create realistic images and art from a description in natural language

https://openai.com/product/dall-e-2
Beautiful.ai
Generative ai presentation software for quickly creating presentations

https://www.beautiful.ai/
SlidesAI.io
AI tool to write outline and presentation content for you to easily create professional, engaging slides from text quickly

https://www.slidesai.io/
Lit Lab
Generate custom decodables within seconds. Or select from 1000+ grab-and-go decodables.

https://www.litlab.ai/
Writable
scaffolds student learning & builds lifelong writing & reading skills for students in grades 3-12

https://www.writable.com/
Mission US
researched, award-winning educational simulations/gaming on US history learning

https://www.mission-us.org/

AI Detection Tools

Winston AI
"the industry leading AI content detection tool to help check AI content generated with ChatGPT, GPT-4, Bard and many more"

https://gowinston.ai/
GPT Zero
A free AI detection tool that is specifically designed for student writing.

https://gptzero.me/
Originality.AI
A paid AI detection tool to detect AI content that has been paraphrased or rewritten and plagiarism checker

https://originality.ai/
Copy Leaks.Com
AI-based text analysis to help create and protect original content

https://copyleaks.com/
Passed.AI
A tool for educators to detect AI, plagiarism, and help students to use AI appropriately

https://passed.ai/
Turnitin.com AI Writing Detection

https://www.turnitin.com/solutions/topics/ai-writing/
Copyleaks.com
A comprehensive suite of products of AI tools

https://copyleaks.com/
AI Detector Pro
Helps you find detectable traces of AI and remove them.

https://aidetector.pro/

AI Frameworks & Policy

PSEA Artificial Intelligence Task Force Impact Report & Recommendations

PSEA AI Task Force Report for May 2025 HOD_1.pdf
PDE's "Framework for Artificial Intelligence Program Endorsement Guidelines"
Describes the professional knowledge, skills, and competencies that candidates need to learn

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/education/documents/educators/certification-preparation-programs/specific-program-guidelines/ai%20endorsement%20framework%20guidelines.pdf
AI For Education's "Guide to Developing an AI Policy For Your School"
Guide to provide guidance to school leaders starting to develop AI Policy

https://www.aiforeducation.io/ai-resources/ai-policy-guide-school?trk=public_post_comment-text
TeachAI.org and their Guidance For Schools Toolkit
Toolkit to provide guidance to educator help their communities develop thoughtful AI policy guidance

https://www.teachai.org/toolkit
Council of Chief State School Officers – AI Resource Hub
A curated list of guidance documents from various states and organizations

https://learning.ccsso.org/ccssos-artificial-intelligence-ai-resource-hub
Teach AI - AI In Education Guidance and Policy Tracker
A curated list of guidance documents from 26 states & 11 countries

https://www.teachai.org/policy-tracker
Boyerstown SD "Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education" Policy
This appears to be a representation of a template provided by the PSBA to its members

https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/boyr/Board.nsf/files/DDTRRG6F3E04/$file/Policy%20815.1%20-%20Use%20of%20Generative%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20in%20Education_.pdf
WA OSPI's "Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence in Schools" Framework and Guidance Document for the State of Washington
Comprehensive Human-Centered AI Guidance for WA K–12 Public Schools

https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/resources-subject-area/human-centered-artificial-intelligence-schools
US Dept of Ed's "Empowering Education Leaders: A Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration"

https://tech.ed.gov/files/2024/10/ED-OET-EdLeaders-AI-Toolkit-10.24.24.pdf
Ethical Framework for Teacher Use of Generative AI

https://www.tieonline.com/article/7728/ethical-framework-for-teacher-use-of-generative-ai?nid=85
American Federation of Teachers' "Commonsense Guardrails for Using Advanced Technology in Schools" Document

https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2024/Commonsense_Guardrails_AI_0604.pdf
The "Australian Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools"
National Guide for the responsible & ethical use of generative AI tools in ways that benefit students, schools, & society

https://www.education.gov.au/schooling/resources/australian-framework-generative-artificial-intelligence-ai-schools
Article: "Review of Guidance from Seven States on AI in Education"
A Review of the guidance documents from 7 states (CA, NC, OH, OR, VA, WA & WV) on how to approach AI in education today

https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/654a148a-25c4-4eec-bb8e-2fd1948130a5/content
NEA's "Sample Policy on Artificial Intelligence Issues"

https://www.nea.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/new-download_sample-school-board-policy-on-ai-issues-2.pdf
COLORADO ROADMAP FOR AI IN K-12 EDUCATION: GUIDANCE FOR INTEGRATING AI INTO TEACHING AND LEARNING

https://www.coloradoedinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Colorado-Roadmap-for-AI-in-K-12-Education_August-2024.pdf
California School Board Association's "Promising Practices and Policies"
A repository to see examples from LEAs that have shared what’s going on with some California LEAs

https://www.csba.org/GovernanceAndPolicyResources/AI-Taskforce/PromisingPracticesandPolicies#gsc.tab=0
Article: "California Law Requires Schools to Teach Students About AI"

https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/california-law-requires-schools-to-teach-students-about-ai
Leading Educator Article "Introducing The Value Add Of Technology On Teaching (VATT) Framework"
Framework for making choices on AI tolls that will benefit your school, classroom, & students

http://tinyurl.com/ndz4uhfh
Gwinnett County Public Schools Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (AI)

https://www.gcpsk12.org/programs-and-services/college-and-career-development/academies-and-career-technical-and-agricultural-education/artificial-intelligence-and-computer-science/guidance-for-human-centered-ai-use
East Penn School District's AI Policy

https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/epen/Board.nsf/files/D7XQNF69EBD0/$file/New%20Policies%20%26%20Policy%20Updates.First%20Reading%20%26%20Adoption.Exhibit.8.12.24.pdf

Effective Hybrid, Blended, Synchronous & Asynchronous Learning

PSEA's Center for Professional Learning

https://www.psea.org/for-members/professional-practice/center-for-professional-learning/
Cult of Pedagogy Article "How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/
OER Commons.org
A Free public digital library of open educational resources to explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world

https://www.oercommons.org/
Open AI: ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue
Open AI Platform that uses AI to produce produces entirely fluent, competent (though dull) prose on just about any prompt

https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
AJ Juliani's "10 Practical Ways To Transform The Traditional Classroom"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/transform-traditional-classroom
Cult of Pedagogy article/podcast "How to Teach When Everyone is Scattered"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/scattered/
Melanie Kitchen's "Curator of Creative Curiosity" Instructional Technology & Blend Learning Hub
Phenomenal site for teachers focused on developing blended learning & best practices for remote learning.

https://sites.google.com/view/curatorofcreativity/blended-learning?authuser=0
Caitlyn Tucker's "The Teacher’s Guide to Tech"

https://teachersguidetotech.com/guide/
Cult of Pedagogy Article: "8 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2024" & Link to Info about the new CoP's "Teacher’s Guide to Tech"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ed-tech-tools-2024/
Cult of Pedagogy Article "6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2023"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-ed-tech-tools-to-try-in-2023/
Cult of Pedagogy Article "6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2022"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/edtech2022/
Caitlin Tucker Article "-Blended Learning: Building a Playlist"
Great article on how teachers can build "playlists" for students in blended and hybrid learning models

https://catlintucker.com/2020/11/building-a-playlist/
Google's "Teach From Home" Comprehensive Resource Page
A Google-led initiative that gives educators free, secure tools are designed to enable collaborative teaching and learning

https://www.teachfromhome.google/intl/en/
MagicSchool AI
Tool for teachers to help lesson plan, differentiate, write assessments, write IEPs, communicate, & more

https://www.magicschool.ai/
Edutopia's "Distance/Online Learning" Hub

https://www.edutopia.org/topic/online-learning
Clayton Christensen Institute's "Personalized and Blending Learning" Hub

https://www.christenseninstitute.org/results/?_sft_topics=personalized-blended-learning
Edutopia Article- "Online Learning 4 Tips for Teachers Shifting to Teaching Online"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-tips-supporting-learning-home
Cult of Pedagogy's "Distance Learning: A Gently Curated Collection of Resources for Teachers"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/distance-learning/
Cult of Pedagogy Article: "9 Ways Online Teaching Should be Different from Face-to-Face""

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/9-ways-online-teaching/
Article- "Tips for Designing an Online Learning Experience Using the 5 Es Instructional Model" by Caitlyn Tucker
Great for Instructional Design

https://catlintucker.com/2020/03/designing-an-online-lesson/
Article- "Engaging Learners in Online Environments Utilizing Universal Design for Learning Principles" from ELearn Magazine
Great Advice for Instructional Design

https://elearnmag.acm.org/featured.cfm?aid=3310383
NEA's Professional Supports Resource Guide

New Educator Card Resource Guide.pdf
Week of Distance Learning Lesson Planner

Distance_learning_weekly_planner.pdf
Edutopia article "How Teachers Can Support PBL at Home"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-teachers-can-support-pbl-home
Edutopia Article "Strategies for Improving Small Group Instruction"
Article with tips for giving direct instruction to small groups, whether students are in the classroom or learning at home.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/strategies-improving-small-group-instruction
Video on "Teaching Small Groups at a Distance"

https://youtu.be/lxF8t_uFfHM
ISTE's "Online learning Creating transformational learning experiences online" Hub
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)'s Hub on resource for online learning

https://bit.ly/2V8Iq0L
WPSU PBS/NPR "Learning Families Resources"

http://wpsu.org/learn/?utm_source=psunewsmc&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=wpsu-learning-resources&utm_content=web_page
IU BLAST's Continuity of Education Plan and Resources

https://www.iu17.org/blast-iu-17-continuity-of-education-plan/
Webinar- "How To Go Virtual: Instruction, Assessment, and Curriculum" hosted by AJ Juliani

https://event.webinarjam.com/replay/2/77056smi1igi09g
AJ Juliani's "The Complete Guide to Using AI in Project-Based Learning and Genius Hour"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-using-ai-in-project-based-learning-and-genius-hour
PSEA Critical Alert- "STREAMING OR RECORDING LIVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION" Prepared by the PSEA Legal Division Aug 7, 2020

ALERT FAQ Remote Learning and Hybrid Learning Considerations 8.07.20.pdf
PSEA Critical Alert- "Online Learning Considerations" Prepared by the PSEA Legal Division April 15, 2020

alert_-_online_learning_considerations-april-15-2020.pdf
My "Effective Remote Instruction & Distance Learning" Presentation

Shift to Remote Instruction and Digital Learning.pdf

Privacy, FERPA, and Equity Concerns

PSEA In Brief: "Provision of Special Education Services during COVID-19 School Closures"

Special Ed and Covid-19 closures.pdf
NEA's "Digital Learning: Implications for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Perkins V State Plans" Guidance

04-01-2020_EPP-FERPA+CTE-COVID19.pdf
FERPA and Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

FERPA and Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
The School Superintendent's Association "Student Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic" Document

COVID-19-Student-Privacy-FAQs-03-20-2020-1.pdf
US Ed Dept Office of CTE's "FAQs on Perkins State Plans" during COVID 19 Pandemic

USED-FAQs_Perkins.pdf
US Dept of Ed's "IDEA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 OUTBREAK"

IDEA covid-19-03-12-2020.pdf
Article- "A quarter of BEA students don’t have internet access. Here’s how remote learning will take place Read more here: https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/bald-eagle/article241862996.html#storylink=cpy"

https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/bald-eagle/article241862996.html
NY Times Article "As School Moves Online, Many Students Stay Logged Out"

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/us/coronavirus-schools-attendance-absent.html
WEA's (Washington Ed Association) "Recommendations on Equity Guidelines for COVID-19 Continuous Education" Document

WEA's Equity Guidelines for COVID 19 Continuous Education PDF.pdf

PA PDE Focused Resources

PDE's Continuity of Education Resources
PDE's Hub of resources for: a. Digital Platform, b. Non-Digital Platform, c. State Funded Equity Grants

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/ContinuityEducation/Pages/default.aspx
PA Dept of Education's "Digital K-12 Course Platform" Webpage

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/ContinuityEducation/Pages/DigitalPlatform.aspx
PA Public Television and PDE's "Learning at Home"
Thousands of educational & entertaining videos, from Sesame Street for preschoolers to NOVA for high school students

https://learningathomepa.org/
PDE SAS's "Coronavirus Educator Resources for Instruction" Hub
PDE resources for Career, Dance, ELA, Math, STEM, ELL, Finance, SS, Sci, Arts, World Lang, & Ag

http://www.pdesas.org/Home/FeaturedContent?contentItemId=741736
PDE SAS Assessment Builder
Site to create assessments to help you gain a better understanding of your students’ mastery. Create PA Core aligned assessments

http://www.pdesas.org/Assessment/Assessment/AssessmentQuestions
PDE SAS Pennsylvania Learns in ITUNES U courses
Free, downloadable, PA Core-aligned digital curriculum access for non-Apple devices

http://www.pdesas.org/Page?pageId=30

Highlighted Instructional Resources

OER Commons.org
A Free public digital library of open educational resources to explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world

https://www.oercommons.org/
Cult of Pedagogy Article "Ed Tech Hub"
Phenomenal Resource of Ed Tech Explorers and Connoisseurs

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/category/technology/
Cult of Pedagogy Article "6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2022"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/edtech2022/
Edutopia article "7 Guidelines for Setting Up Clear Online Lessons"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-guidelines-setting-clear-online-lessons
NearPod
Amazing comprehensive, interactive distance learning resource for educators

https://sites.google.com/nearpod.com/coronavirus/educator-resources/nearpod?authuser=0
Live Binders
This site allows students to create "Live" virtual binders where they create the tabs

http://www.livebinders.com
Quizizz.com
Free gamified quizzes for every subject. You can pick an existing quiz or create your own review, formative assessment, etc

https://quizizz.com/
Blooket
A new take on trivia and review games that offers a variety of games to keep students engaged and excited

https://www.blooket.com/
FlipGrid
Tool to engage and empower student voice by recording and sharing short videos

https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/remotelearning
VideoLink
Free tech tool for teachers enable them to share YouTube videos with students in classroom in a safe and friendly way

https://video.link/
AJ Juliani's "The Ultimate Guide to Choice Boards and Learning Menus"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-choice-boards-and-learning-menus/
CommonSense.org
A comprehensive resource page to help educators connect with students digitally. Expert reviews and ratings to k-12 resources.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/
NewsELA
Updated daily with real-world news from major publications, students can participate in conversation about the most urgent topic

https://newsela.com/
The Modern Classrooms Project
Your Modern Classroom starter kit: explore strategies, practices, and templates that you can use in your own classroom today!

https://learn.modernclassrooms.org/courses/essentials
Wonderoplis.org
Site has daily "I Wonder" articles about interesting phenomena in science, social studies, math, and other subject areas

http://www.wonderopolis.org/
"Possible Worlds" Gaming Website for Science Concepts
Digital games designed to help improve student understanding of often misunderstood scientific concepts.

http://possibleworlds.edc.org
Common Sense Education's "TOP PICKS"- The 20 Best EdTech Tools of 2019

https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-edtech-of-2019
Back Channel Chat.com
A "backchannel" digital discussion tool that helps improve classrooms, presentations, Socratic seminars, movies and silent activ

https://backchannelchat.com/
Voxer.com
Secure, real-time communication in one powerful push-to-talk (PTT) app. Works with iPhone, Android, and the web.

https://www.voxer.com/
Kahoot!
A Free Game-Based Platform Enables More Meaningful, Playful And Powerful Experiences, In Classrooms And Beyond.

https://getkahoot.com
BoomCards
Allows Teachers to create digital, self-checking, interactive activities and self-grading quizzes.

https://wow.boomlearning.com/
Padlet
A creative and highly collaborative digital tool that provides students and educators an easy and engaging way to create and

https://padlet.com/
Floop
A web app to collect images, PDFs, and Google Docs from students & leave text and audio comments that lead to conversations

https://www.floopedu.com/
SeeSaw
An app-based tool for teachers to create student-driven digital portfolios and simple parent communication

https://web.seesaw.me/
Gizmos
A vast library of interactive online simulations for math and science in grades 3-12 called "Gizmos"

http://www.explorelearning.com/
Posterini.com
Allows users to quickly create professional digital posters, designs, flyers & educational content

http://www.posterini.com/
Minecraft for Educators
The site for Minecraft for Education

https://education.minecraft.net/
EPals.com
An online educational community where learners around the world connect & collaborate on projects that often focus on issues

http://www.epals.com/#/connections
Timelines
Simple NCTE tool that allows to create visual digital timelines

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/timeline_2/
InsertLearning.com
Great, simple tool that allows educators to insert instructional content on any web page.

https://insertlearning.com/
AWW (A Web Whiteboard)
A Web Whiteboard is a touch-friendly online whiteboard app that makes drawing, collaboration and sharing easy.

https://awwapp.com/
Symbaloo
A visual bookmarking tool that makes it simple to organize your favorite websites & share online resources with others

https://www.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eOcPegXh
AutoDraw.com
A free a drawing tool that employs AI to transform rough sketches, scribbles, & doodles into innovative, conventional icons

https://www.autodraw.com/
Piktochart
Tool to create an infographic to represent or teach about an idea or concept

https://piktochart.com/
Mentimeter
Use live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&As and more to get real-time input - regardless if you’re remote, hybrid or face-to-face

https://www.mentimeter.com/
Smithsonian Learning Labs
Support deep, meaningful learning with an online universe of authentic resources and tools for making them your own.

https://learninglab.si.edu/
Google Tour Builder
students can create customized tours that combine photos, text, and targeted locations on Google Earth

https://tourbuilder.withgoogle.com/
Edji
Lets students read/annotate PDFs w/ comments, audio & emojis. Teacher creates a “reading” (text, images, questions) for students

https://edji.it/#/home
Kami.com
PDF & document annotation app to improve engagement and interaction with students

https://www.kamiapp.com/
Cult of Pedagogy's "8 Great Educational Podcasts for K-12 Students"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/educational-podcasts-for-kids/
Listewise.com
Resource for Teaching with podcasts to teach content, language, and grow listening skills that integrate into your instruction

https://listenwise.com/
Miro
The online collaborative whiteboard platform to bring teams together, anytime, anywhere.

https://miro.com/
Online Stopwatch.com
Free classroom timers, random name pickers, fun classroom games, etc.

https://www.online-stopwatch.com/
PearDeck
A Google Slides Add-on to add formative assessments and interactive questions to your presentations right from Google Slides

https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides
Anchor
Resource that is easy to use to make Podcasts for teachers and students

https://anchor.fm/
BookCreator.com
Simple tool for teachers and students to create digital books

https://bookcreator.com/
Sketchpad.com
Way to represent a content-related topic using paper or with a drawing app

https://sketch.io/sketchpad/
SketchNote
Sketchnoting is a form of note-taking that involves bringing more visuals into the process compared to typical note-taking

https://www.verbaltovisual.com/what-is-sketchnoting/
Go Formative
a web-based tool that allows teachers to create digital formative assessments/assignments accessible from any electronic device

https://goformative.com/
Stop Motion Studio
Tool to create stop action movies with unique features

https://www.cateater.com/
EdTechTeacher.org
A website built to help teachers learn how to teach with technology and enhance student learning.

http://edtechteacher.org/
Adobe Spark
Tool to create Social Graphics, short videos, and websites

https://spark.adobe.com/
Weebly.com
Free Website Builder

https://www.weebly.com/
Wix.com
Another free website builder

https://www.wix.com/
Google Sites
Google's website builder

https://sites.google.com/u/0/new?authuser=0
Nikki FIschetti's "Resources for Virtual Learning"
Comprehensive website with resources for educators to help teach online and virtually

https://nikfischetti.weebly.com/
Parlay
Instructional tech platform for teachers to facilitate, measure, and assess student-driven discussions – in person and online

https://parlayideas.com/

Spotlighted Curricula/Content Resources

PDE SAS Pennsylvania Learns in ITUNES U courses

http://www.pdesas.org/Page?pageId=30
PDE SAS Assessment Builder

http://www.pdesas.org/module/Assessment/questions/search/
Khan Academy
Free resource for educators w/ exercises, quizzes, tests & instructional videos to help learn material

https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org/
Engage NY
NY's "Open Resource" with Common Core Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction resources, all free.

https://www.engageny.org/
FLA's CPALMS (Collaborate, Plan, Align, Learn, Motivate, & Share): A comprehensive toolkit of information, resources, and tools organized by grade level
A comprehensive online toolbox of info, vetted resources, and interactive tools, is state of Florida’s official curricula source

https://www.cpalms.org/Public/
UnboundEd
Free CC standards-aligned PreK-12 resources sequenced by experts in curriculum design and instruction

https://www.unbounded.org/
Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Amazing cross-curricular resource with templates and complete units for educators

https://ldc.org/ldc-curricula
Activelylearn.com
Texts & videos for ELA, Science, and Social Studies with scaffolds & higher-order questions

https://www.activelylearn.com/
Learn Zillion
A learning platform that includes video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting all focused on Common Core standards.

https://learnzillion.com/resources/73932
Illustrative Mathmetics
Resources for Common Core Performance Based Math Assessment & Instruction Resources

https://www.illustrativemathematics.org/distance-learning/
Countable
Countable makes it quick and easy to understand the laws Congress is considering provides access to contacting legislators

https://www.countable.us/
Georgia' Tech's CSI Mathematics: A Great K-12 Mathematics Resource for Teachers, Students, & Parents
A wonderful resource for home-school connection & support. Already has letters developed and ready to be sent home in Spanish!

https://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/csi/
NewspaperMap.com
This site allows you to pull up a newspaper from anywhere in the world then translate it into English.

https://newspapermap.com/
Google Art Project
Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create & share

http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project
CommonLit.org
Over 2,000 free reading passages for grades 3-12 with aligned interim assessments, growth-oriented data, & prof development

https://www.commonlit.org/
Desmos
free online platform to explore math in new and exciting ways. Free Calculators, math tools, curriculum, and activities.

https://www.desmos.com/

Instructional Video Content

VideoLink
Free tech tool for teachers enable them to share YouTube videos with students in classroom in a safe and friendly way

https://video.link/
Khan Academy

https://www.khanacademy.org/
National Geographic

https://www.youtube.com/user/NationalGeographic
History Channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/historychannel
Metropolitan Museum of Art

https://www.youtube.com/user/metmuseum/playlists
Discovery Education
Discover Channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/DiscoveryEducation
BrainPop
Engaging video, activities. and interactive learning games for teachers to use with their students

https://www.brainpop.com/
Wisecrack

https://www.wisecrack.co/
TheKidsShouldSeeThis.com
Smart videos for curious minds of all ages

https://thekidshouldseethis.com/
PBS
urated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers

https://witf.pbslearningmedia.org/
Common Sense Media
Expert reviews and hand-picked lists for quality entertainment and tech.

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
CrashCourse
Video source to educate yourself, your classmates, and your family on YouTube!

https://thecrashcourse.com/
Mystery Doug
Great five-minute videos (often science focused) for your classroom

https://mysterydoug.com/
TED-Ed videos
TED's education initiative — makes short video lessons worth sharing, aimed at educators and students

https://www.ted.com/watch/ted-ed
Go Noodle
Videos for movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.

https://www.gonoodle.com/
Number Rock
A collection of math songs and video

https://numberock.com/
Safe Youtube
A free tech tool for teachers which enable them to watch and share YouTube videos with students in classroom in a safe way

https://safeyoutube.net/

Making Your Own Instructional Videos for Students

Cult of Pedagogy's "Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/
Edutopia article "A 5-Step Guide to Making Your Own Instructional Videos"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-step-guide-making-your-own-instructional-videos
Screencastify.com

https://www.screencastify.com/
Screen-Cast-o-Matic.com

https://screencast-o-matic.com/
Loom
A video recording tool that helps you create shareable videos using your camera, microphone, and desktop simultaneously.

https://support.loom.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002158057-What-is-Loom-
EdPuzzle.com
Fantastic site for creating your own video clips, including editing and adding questions to video clips

https://edpuzzle.com/home
Postit.com
Resource to create interactive video so learners explore & apply new material at their own pace in a digital setting

https://go.playposit.com/
Explain Everything
Teach, present, sketchnote, create videos, & work together all in one complete online and mobile whiteboard app.

https://explaineverything.com/
GorillaPod (Tripods for cell phones)
Flexible versatile tripods that are compact and available in sizes to fit small point & shoot cameras/cell phones

https://joby.com/us-en/gorillapod-flexible-camera-tripods/
Jamboard
Google Suite's free digital whiteboard that offers a rich collaborative experience for teams and classrooms.

https://jamboard.google.com/
AWW (A Web Whiteboard)
A Web Whiteboard is a touch-friendly online whiteboard app that makes drawing, collaboration and sharing easy.

https://awwapp.com/

Assessment & Grading

PDE SAS Assessment Builder

http://www.pdesas.org/module/Assessment/questions/search/
Edutopia article on an interactive, asynchronous assessment and rubric proces: "Introducing the HyperRubric: A Tool that Takes Learning to the Next Level

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/hyperrubric/
Edutopia article "Summative Assessment in Distance Learning"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/summative-assessment-distance-learning
Edutopia article "Formative Assessment in Distance Learning"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/formative-assessment-distance-learning
Edutopia article "7 Smart, Fast Ways to Do Formative Assessment"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-smart-fast-ways-do-formative-assessment
Ed Week Article "Grading Students During the Coronavirus Crisis: What's the Right Call?"

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/04/01/grading-students-during-the-coronavirus-crisis-whats.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-news1&M=59244060&U=2739577&UUID=5b6751aea488feb7e61c7c37c3621a7c
AJ Juliani Article: "If We Have to Give Kids Grades, Let’s Let Them Argue Their Merit"

http://ajjuliani.com/grades/
WA State OSPI's "Student Learning and Grading Guidance" Document

OSPI Student Learning and Grading Guidance_4-21-2020 (1).pdf
75 Digital Tools and Apps Teachers Can Use to Support Formative Assessment in the Classroom

https://www.nwea.org/blog/2019/75-digital-tools-apps-teachers-use-to-support-classroom-formative-assessment/
TurnItIn.com
A cloud-based service for originality checking, online grading and peer review saves instructors time and provides ri

http://www.turnitin.com
Khan Academy
Free resource for educators w/ exercises, quizzes, tests & instructional videos to help learn material

https://keeplearning.khanacademy.org/

Apps for Educators

My "Top Apps for Educators" List
My list of applications for educators to consider broken out by category

Apps for Educators_1.docx
The Pedagogy Wheel
An awesome "Wheel" of apps that align with the SAMR & Bloom's Taxonomy levels

PadWheel_Poster_V4_2.pdf

Note-taking Research and Strategies

Cult of Pedagogy's "Note-Taking: A Research Roundup" Blog
This post summarizes 8 key points from the research on effective note-taking practices, including with video content

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/note-taking/
Cornell Notes
Great explanation and examples of powerful Cornell Note-taking system

http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html
Sketchnoting
Video and resources about effective Sketchnoting practices

https://www.verbaltovisual.com/what-is-sketchnoting/
Sylvia Duckworth's Extensive Google Doc of "Sketchnoting Resources for Teachers"

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OZNkvgo7z6RYzBjTc_FngJeXt9vCIGeouLfiXHv5Zpk/edit

Flipped Classroom

What’s a flipped classroom?

http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/
The Fuss over Flipped Classrooms

http://visual.ly/fuss-over-flipped-classrooms
Jackie Gerstein Flipped Classroom ASCD Conference

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/150z5beliENvwP-ZeI2Z347-0VSfQ26ElMATZcYv5GnY/present#slide=id.g958a419b_2_88
An Elementary Flipped Classroom Example

http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/departments/technology/technology-around-district/flipped-classroom
Inside the Flipped Classroom

http://thejournal.com/Articles/2012/04/11/The-flipped-classroom.aspx?Page=1
A High School Flipped Classroom Example

http://www.flippedhighschool.com/
16 Flipped Classrooms Examples

http://www.edudemic.com/16-examples-of-flipped-classrooms/
Flipping the Classroom-Simply Speaking Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26pxh_qMppE&feature=youtu.be
I Flip, You Flip, We All Flip: How to Set Up a Flipped Classroom Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRvmjjeZ9CA
"Flipping the Flip " article on Flipped PD inEducation Leadership May Issues

http://bit.ly/1mhIO2u
ASCD Flipped Classroom Overview and Book Link

http://www.wholechildeducation.org/blog/flipped-learning-gateway-to-student-engagement
Flipped Classroom Workshop.com
Flipped Classroom articles, resources and strategies for educators

http://www.flippedclassroomworkshop.com
Flipped Learning.org

https://flippedlearning.org/
Google Applied Digital Skills
Site where students can teach and learn practical digital skills using free project-based video curriculum with ready-to-use vid

https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/

Web 2.0 Resources Open Ed Resources (OER)

Cult of Pedagogy Article: "8 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2024" & Link to Info about the new CoP's "Teacher’s Guide to Tech"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ed-tech-tools-2024/
Ed Surge Product Index
An up-to-date search index for information on learning technology that support teaching and learning
CommonSense.org
Free service to educators help discover the best apps, games, and websites for classroom use.

http://www.graphite.org
OER Commons.org
A free public digital library of open educational resources to explore, create, and collaborate with educators around the world

https://www.oercommons.org/
Open AI: ChatGPT: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue
Open AI Platform that uses AI to produce produces entirely fluent, competent (though dull) prose on just about any prompt

https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/
Garnet Valley School District's "OER Resource Repository"

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uhgdi4-5_4FlKntYJME4GYk5Wnd4_tG0JowERX6Ih1Q/htmlview
Countable.us
Countable makes it quick and easy to understand the laws Congress is considering. We also streamline the process of contacting y

https://www.countable.us/
Prezi Video
Tool allows you to combine the animation features of a Prezi presentation with a talking-head video

https://prezi.com/video/
Google Lens
Augmented reality app that allows you Google something you’re looking at, something you don’t know the name of

https://lens.google.com/
Bulb
Beautifully designed platform where users can digital portfolios different purposes and organize them into collections.

https://my.bulbapp.com/
Mote
mote enables voice note feedback within Google Classroom, Google Docs & more

https://www.justmote.me/
FlipGrid
Create grids of questions or topics using text or video and share your questions with whomever you like. Your audience then resp

https://info.flipgrid.com/
Quizizz.com
Allows users to create and play awesome multiplayer quiz games, both in class and at home.

http://quizizz.com/
Google Art Project
Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and sha

http://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/project/art-project
NewsELA.com
Updated daily with real-world news from major publications, students can participate in conversation about the most urgent topic

https://www.newsela.com/
Minecraft for Educators
The site for Minecraft for Education

https://education.minecraft.net/
Live Binders
This site allows students to create "Live" virtual binders where they create the tabs

http://www.livebinders.com
CrashCourse
An educational YouTube channel started by the Green brothers, Hank Green and John Green, who are notable for their VlogBrothers

https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
Wonderopolis.org
Site has daily "I Wonder" articles about interesting phenomena in science, social studies, math, and other subject areas

http://www.wonderopolis.org/
Kahoot!
A Free Game-Based Platform Enables More Meaningful, Playful And Powerful Experiences, In Classrooms And Beyond.

https://getkahoot.com
Ed Puzzle.org
Fantastic site for editing and adding questions to video clips

https://edpuzzle.com
PlayPosIt.com
Allows users to find and use video and create interactive questions and content within them

https://www.playposit.com/
piktochart.com
Site designed to empower users to create amazing infographics

https://magic.piktochart.com/templates
Timelines
Simple tool that allows to create visual digital timelines

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/timeline_2/
Newspapermap.com
This site allows you to pull up a newspaper from anywhere in the world then translate it into English.

http://www.newspapermap.com
Gapminder.com
Gapminder is a non-profit venture – a modern “museum” on the Internet – promoting sustainable global development and achievement

http://www.gapminder.org
Gizmos: Explore Learning.com
A vast library of interactive online simulations for math and science in grades 3-12 called "Gizmos"

http://www.explorelearning.com/
Flocabulary.com
An online library of educational hip-hop songs and videos for grades K-12 to engage and inspire student vocabulary development.

https://www.flocabulary.com
Possible Worlds Gaming Website for Science Concepts
Digital games designed to help improve student understanding of often misunderstood scientific concepts.

http://possibleworlds.edc.org
Google Education
A Suite of Free Productivity Tools for Classroom Collaboration

https://www.google.com/edu/
Newseum.org
A Free, cross-disciplinary classroom resource featuring interactive timelines, archival videos and downloadable historic front p

http://newseum.org/digital-classroom/default.aspx
Solar System Scope.com
An interactive, graphic Solar System model website

http://www.solarsystemscope.com
Visual Thesaurus.com
Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus which creates word maps that blossom with meanings and branch to rel

http://www.visualthesaurus.com
TumbleBooks.com
TumbleBook is an online collection of TumbleBooks â€“ animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a f

http://www.tumblebooks.com/
LearnZillion.com
A learning platform that includes video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting all focused on Common Core standards.

https://learnzillion.com/resources/73932
Curriculum 21 (Heidi Hayes Jacobs) Resource Clearinghouse
This site is a PHENOMENAL portal to a treasure trove of vetted and fantastic digital resources. Try it!

http://www.curriculum21.com/clearinghouse/
EasyBib.com
A wonderful research, writing, and bibliography tool for students and teachers

http://www.easybib.com
Zooburst.com
ZooBurst is a digital storytelling tool that lets anyone easily create his or her own 3D pop-up books.

http://www.zooburst.com
KidBlog.org
Free resource for teachers to provide students a blog to publish posts and participate in academic discussions within a secure

http://kidblog.org/home/
Sutori.com
Tool that allows users to create timelines that include text, pictures, audio clips and videos via a a one-click process

https://www.hstry.co/
Learning A-Z.com
Affordable, easy-to-use resources to fill gaps left by many Reading, Writing, and Science approaches,Leveled readers spanned acr

http://www.learninga-z.com/index.html
Back Channel Chat.com
A "backchannel" digital discussion tool that helps improve classrooms, presentations, Socratic seminars, movies and silent activ

https://backchannelchat.com/
A link to 47 Visual Learning Teacher Resource Options

http://askatechteacher.com/2014/10/24/47-visual-learning-options-for-your-pbl/
PebbleGo.com
An informational text science/social studies database designed specifically for K-3 emergent readers and researchers featuring t

http://www.pebblego.com
ScootPad
An adaptive learning and Common Core Mastery platform for Grades K-8 (Math, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing

https://www.scootpad.com
BrainPop
Creates animated, curricular content that engages students and supports educators

http://www.brainpop.com/
Worldmapper.org
A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to corresponding topic of interest.

http://www.worldmapper.org
Learn Code.org
A kid-centric resource to help students learn computer sciences in fun and engaging ways.

http://code.org/learn
Vocabulary& Spelling City.com
Highly interactive game website & mobile app that helps with spelling and vocabulary development

http://www.spellingcity.com
Padlet.com
A creative and highly collaborative digital tool that provides students and educators an easy and engaging way to create and col

https://padlet.com/
TurnItIn.com
A cloud-based service for originality checking, online grading and peer review saves instructors time and provides rich feedback

http://www.turnitin.com
PhotoMath App
Link to App that reads and solves mathematical problems by using the camera of your mobile device in real-time. It makes math ea

https://photomath.net/en/
Desmos.com
A FREE, powerful, fast math engine with a calculator app that instantly plots any equation, from lines and parabolas up through

https://www.desmos.com
Wolfram Alpha
Wolfram|Alpha is a free engine for Mathematics, computing answers and providing knowledge. It works by using its vast store of e

http://www.wolframalpha.com/
Paper.li
Access to an ever-expanding universe of articles & rich media content that automatically process more than 250 million social me

http://paper.li
PowToon.com
Provides animation tools to create professional-looking animated explainer videos and animated presentations

https://www.powtoon.com
EPals.com
an online educational community, where learners all around the world connect and collaborate on projects that often focus on iss

http://www.epals.com/#/connections
Dragon Box App
An "Algebra" game for students in a classroom combined with modern research in cognitive science and new understandings of how p

http://www.dragonboxapp.com
Socrative.com
Tool to engage and assess students through the use of real-time questioning, result aggregation, and visualizaton for insight in

http://socrative.com
Get the Math
Get the Math is about algebra in the real world. See how professionals use math in music, fashion, videogames, restaurants, bask

http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math
Posterini.com
Allows users to quickly create professional digital posters, designs, flyers & educational content

http://www.posterini.com/
GoNoodle.com
A fun interactive way to get kids moving with "brain breaks" based on brain research

https://www.gonoodle.com/
Bloomz
A single app for Classroom management, student portfolios, communication, coordination, and community building

https://www.bloomz.net/
The Periodic Table of IPad Apps
Awesome "Periodic Table" of Educational Ipad Apps

http://ictevangelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/PTAPPS-ICTEvangelist.png
ClassTools.net
Cool site to develop useful digital tools for your class

http://www.classtools.net/
Flubaroo
A free tool that helps teachers quickly and systematically grade multiple-choice or fill-in-blank assignments

http://www.flubaroo.com/
TeachFX
App that provides teachers feedback on portions of class are teacher talk, student talk, group talk, and wait time

https://teachfx.com/
WordPress.com
An easy way for teachers and students to create a frees websites or blogs

https://wordpress.com/
ShowMappingWorlds.Com
Really amazing site where you select a subject and watch the countries change size of each based on data for that subject --bot

http://show.mappingworlds.com/world/
Classrooms in Action: Tech for Teachers
Awesome free website from Illinois for Classrooms in Action - TECH for Teachers..

http://ilclassroomtech.weebly.com
Wiki of Digital Tools for Educators
Awesome wiki space for educators looking for great digital tools

http://usingipads.pbworks.com/w/page/46784711/Lots%20of%20digital%20tools
WiseCrack YouTube Channel
A YouTube Channel dedicated to making "smart stuff fun"

https://www.youtube.com/wisecrack
ActivelyLearn.com
An awesome (subscription) online library of thousands of texts and Common Core-aligned lessons that both teachers and students c

http://www.activelylearn.com/
Recap
Provides teachers way to gather evidence of student thinking using video and foster more transformative dialogue via student vid

https://letsrecap.com/
TheKidsShouldSeeThis.com
Library of more than 2,500 educational videos, curated from across the internet "perfect for kids" covering a range of topics, t

http://thekidshouldseethis.com/
Smithsonian Tween Tribune
Free website targeted for 815-yr-olds, updated daily with high-interest news articles at 4 different reading levels

http://www.tweentribune.com/
The Pedagogy Wheel
An awesome "Wheel" of apps that align with the SAMR & Bloom's Taxonomy levels

PadWheel_Poster_V4_3.pdf
Plickers.com
A powerful, simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for student devices

https://www.plickers.com/
Whooo's Reading.org
Tool to help teachers understand where students are struggling in reading comprehension, and provides action steps to help them

https://www.whooosreading.org/
Breakout EDU
Breakout EDU is the immersive learning games platform. The Breakout EDU kit allows for the facilitation of games where players

https://www.breakoutedu.com/about
TweetDeck
The most powerful Twitter tool for real-time tracking, organizing, and engagement. Reach your audiences and discover the best of

https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/
NewsMap
Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of the Google News news aggregator. A treema

http://newsmap.jp/
Education.Microsoft.com
Phenomenal set of free resources for teachers to use in classrooms, including Skype for virtual field trips, free lesson plans,

https://education.microsoft.com/
Google Applied Digital Skills
Site where students can teach and learn practical digital skills using free project-based video curriculum with ready-to-use vid

https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/
My 'Mode Switching' Presentation.pdf

My 'Mode Switching' Presentation.pdf

Apps for Educators

My List of Top Apps for Educators by Genre
A Word document containing my list of top apps for educators sorted by type

Apps for Educators (17)_2.docx
The Pedagogy Wheel
An awesome "Wheel" of apps that align with the SAMR & Bloom's Taxonomy levels

PadWheel_Poster_V4_1.pdf

21st Century Education Thinking

Cult of Pedagogy Article: "8 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2024" & Link to Info about the new CoP's "Teacher’s Guide to Tech"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ed-tech-tools-2024/
Edutopia.org
A site dedicated to improving the K-12 learning process through innovative, replicable, and evidence-based strategies that prepa

http://www.edutopia.org/
Cult of Pedagogy
A phenomenal site with Blog, videos, podcasts, resources, and more all focused on effective teaching and pedagogy

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/
Cult of Pedagogy's The Teacher’s Guide to Tech
Created by Jennifer Gonzalez of Cult of Pedagogy, it’s a 300+-page digital binder you’ll use all yea

https://teachersguidetotech.com/guide/
2017 PA Teacher of the Year Michael Soskil's website

www.michaelsoskil.com
Cult of Pedagogy Article "6 Ed Tech Tools to Try in 2021"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-ed-tech-tools-to-try-in-2021/
Guide for finding Best Apps and Pricing for Classroom teachers
EdTechTEacher.com guide to finding the best student and teacher friendly apps

http://edtechteacher.org/apps/#Begin
A Video Explaining the SAMR Model for Teachers Integrating Technology in to the Classrooom
This is a 4 minute YouTube clip explaining the SAMR Model for Teachers and Integration of Technology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBce25r8vto&feature=youtu.be
ModernLearners.com
A site whose mission is focused on helping readers become modern educators and leaders who are better informed and make better d

https://modernlearners.com/home/
AJ Juliani.com
A website and blog focused on "Solving the Biggest Problem in Education Today," use of technology in educating today's students.

http://ajjuliani.com/
George Couros's Blog & Website
Focused on "Innovator's Mindset"

https://georgecouros.ca/blog/
Rob Furman.com
Site to encourage "progressive thought processes and innovative approaches to student learning, leadership development, and pare

http://www.furmanr.com/
21st Century Curriculum
A site by a dynamic group of educators worldwide attempting to help colleagues transform curriculum and school designs to match

http://www.curriculum21.com
Tech for Teacher: Classrooms in Action
Awesome free website from Illinois for Classrooms in Action - TECH for Teachers..

http://ilclassroomtech.weebly.com
EdTechTeacher.org
A website built to help teachers learn how to teach with technology and enhance student learning.

http://edtechteacher.org/
Edutopia article: "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2021"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-most-significant-education-studies-2021?utm_content=linkpos1&utm_source=edu-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly-2021-12-15-A
ISTE.org
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE®) is the premier nonprofit organization serving educators and educat

http://www.iste.org/
Office of Educational Technology Hub for Teachers
Provides resources to help teachers transition to using technology to enhance learning activities as well as collaborate and eng

http://tech.ed.gov/teachers/
MindShift.com: How Technology Trends Have Influenced the Classroom
A Mindshift.com piece by Carl Hooker

http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/03/05/how-real-world-technology-use-has-inflitrated-change-classrooms/
Six Ways to Drive a Successful BYOD Initiative
An ASCD article on what is necessary to begin an effective BYOD initiative in schools.

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol10/1017-sheninger.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-10-17
H.A.C.K. Your Class with Mobile Devices
This ASCD article provides a framework for integrating technology into classrooms

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol10/1017-russell.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-10-17
Ed Weely Article "How to Be More Efficient in Integrating Digital Tools Into the Classroom"

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2016/08/17/four-strategies-to-be-more-efficient-in.html?cmp=eml-enl-tu-news1-RM
The Four Keys to Our Digital Evolution
An ASCD article written by educators who have made a successful transition to digital integration into classrooms.

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol10/1017-jones.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-10-17
Katie L Martin's "Learning, Teaching, and Leading in a Changing World" Site

https://katielmartin.com/
Partnership for 21st Century Learning
Cite that defines and illustrates skills & knowledge students need to succeed in work, life and citizenship, as well as the supp

http://www.p21.org/
Education Weekly Article: "Choosing the Right Digital Learning Device"

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/06/11/choosing-the-right-digital-learning-device.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS1-RM
Ed Weekly Article on Using Minecraft in Schools
Article presents info and insight into how to use Minecraft effectively in schools

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/08/19/minecraft-fueling-creative-ideas-analytical-thinking-in.html?intc=eml-enl-eu-news2-RM
KidsNet Soft Weekly Tips
Webite's goal is to help teachers "learn one new tech tip per day"

https://sites.google.com/site/kidsnetsofttechtip/home
Copyright Flowchart: Can I Use It? Yes? No? If This… Then… Read more at:
Site to help educators with copyright issues on the web

http://langwitches.org/blog/2014/06/10/copyright-flowchart-can-i-use-it-yes-no-if-this-then/
Putting Education in “Educational” Apps Lessons From the Science of Learning
Interesting article from the Psychological Science in the Public Interest Journal

http://psi.sagepub.com/content/16/1/3.abstract
Sense and Sensation Writing on Education, Creativity, and Cognitive Science
The Cognitive Science of Education (14-Part Series)

http://www.senseandsensation.com/p/the-cognitive-science-of-education.html
7 Simple Ways to Use Technology With Purpose
A.J. Juliani article detailing reasons as to why, specifically, educators should be using tech in the classroom and for what pur

http://ajjuliani.com/tech-with-purpose/
Self-Directed Learning: Lessons from the Maker Movement in Education
An Article by Christina Flores on the emergent “maker movement” in education

http://www.nais.org/Magazines-Newsletters/ISMagazine/Pages/SelfDirected-Learning.aspx
IPads in School LiveBinder of Resources
Fantastic set of free resources for integrating iPads in to school

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=26195
"Most Likely to Succeed" Documentary/Book resources

http://www.mltsfilm.org
"A year of learning from thought leaders…" Blog and Podcast series by Salisbury Township (PA) School District Superintendent Randy Ziegenfuss

https://medium.com/@ziegeran/a-year-of-learning-from-thought-leaders-8bdab1dfe0fd
Future Reacdy Schools

http://futureready.org/
The Pedagogy Wheel
An awesome "Wheel" of apps that align with the SAMR & Bloom's Taxonomy levels

PadWheel_Poster_V4.pdf
The New Horizon
Research based reports for educators looking forward to the newest technology in the classroom

https://www.nmc.org/publication-type/horizon-report/
Tweetdeck
The most powerful Twitter tool for real-time tracking, organizing, and engagement. Reach your audiences and discover the best of

https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/
Feedly
Your central place to organize, read, and share the information you need to stay ahead of the next big trend in the field

https://feedly.com/i/welcome
My List of Top Apps for Educators by Genre
A Word document containing my list of top apps for educators sorted by type

Apps for Educators (17).docx

PDE, SAS, ESSA, & PA Specific Resources

PDE SAS's ASSESSMENT CREATOR
Site to create assessments to help you gain a better understanding of your students’ mastery. Create PA Core aligned assessments

http://www.pdesas.org/module/Assessment/questions/search/
PDE's New STEELS Hub (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS) Standards
PA's new K—12 integrated approach to science education, including the new standards, designed for implementation July 1, 2025.

https://www.pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/ViewPage/58/?SectionPageItemId=13003
PDE's Certification Testing Requirements Page

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/certification/certification-testing
PDE's Career Opportunities Page

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/RecruitRecog/CareerOpps/Pages/default.aspx
PA Online Assessment Resources
Online training tools for Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT), PSSA's, and Keystones

https://wbte.drcedirect.com/PA/portals/pa
PDE's Future Ready Performance Index Home Page
PDE's website for information about PA's new Accountability tool which uses a dashboard model to highlight how schools are perfo

https://futurereadypa.org/
Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units Open Education Resources (OERs)

https://www.oercommons.org/hubs/paiu
PA Dept of Education's: Equitable Practices Hub
A toolkit designed to assist all school entities in their efforts to prevent and address bias and discrimination

https://www.education.pa.gov/EIB/Pages/default.aspx
PA STEM Toolkit
Integrated K-12 STEM lessons that are coherent with the PA Dept of Ed's vision for STEM Education.

https://www.oercommons.org/groups/pa-stem-toolkit/2127/?__hub_id=52
PDE STEM Page

https://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/STEM-Competition.aspx
The PDE PINTREST Page

https://www.pinterest.com/PADeptOfEd/

Standards, PA Core, and SAS

PDE's PA Core Standards Portal

http://www.pdesas.org/Standard/PACore
PA Core Fact Sheet for Teachers

PA Core Standards Fact Sheet For Teachers 12.1.2013.pdf
PDE's New STEELS Hub (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS) Standards
PA's new K—12 integrated approach to science education, including the new standards, designed for implementation July 1, 2025.

https://www.pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/ViewPage/58/?SectionPageItemId=13003
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Hub
NGSS Hub contains: The Standards, Instruction & Assessment, including Units & Assessment Items, & Planning & Communication

https://www.nextgenscience.org/
PA Core/Common Core/PA Academic Standards Crosswalk

PA Core-Common Core ELA Crosswalk.pdf
PA Core Fact Sheet for Parents

PA Core Standards Fact Sheet for Parents 12.1.2013.pdf
PDE SAS Pennsylvania Learns in ITUNES U courses
Free, downloadable, PA Core-aligned digital curriculum access for non-Apple devices

http://www.pdesas.org/Page?pageId=30

PSSA & Keystone Assessment Info

PDE PSSA Resource Page
This is the PDE Resource hub for all things PSSA

http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/PSSA/Pages/default.aspx#.VfgvEhFViko
Keystone Exams Resources

http://www.pdesas.org/Page?pageId=8
Keystone Exams Overview for Parents

Keystone_Exams_Parent_Overview-12-3-2013.pdf

PASA (PA Alternative State Assessment)

PDE's PASA Webpage

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_assessment_system/20965/pennsylvania_alternate_system_of_assessment_%28pasa%29/1190543
PA Alternate Content Standards Webpage

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/special_education/7465/pasa_information/619900
PDE's "What's New for 2014-15 PASA?" Webinar

http://www.pattan.net/Videos/Browse/Single/?code_name=whats_new_pa_alternate_eligible_cont
PDE's "What New for the 2014-15 PASA" Webinar Slides

Presentation Slides.pdf

TIMS, PIMS, PERMS, and Certification

Navigating the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) for New Education Graduates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXFnaygVgFo&feature=youtu.be
PDE's PERMS Website (Professional Education Record Management System)
PDE's on-line Act 48 Professional Education Record Management System

https://www.perms.ed.state.pa.us/Screens/wfPublicAccess.aspx
PDE's PIMS Website (Pennsylvania Information Management System)
PDE's statewide longitudinal data system

http://www.education.pa.gov/Teachers%20-%20Administrators/PIMS/Pages/default.aspx#.VovjjfkrKM8
PDE TIMS (Teacher Information Management System)
This PDE's site for everything regarding teacher certification

www.teachercertification.pa.gov

ESSA

PDE's ESSA Home Page

http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/ESSA/Pages/default.aspx
PDE's Final ESSA Consolidated State Plan

http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/ESSA/Resources/PA%20ESSA%20Consolidated%20State%20Plan%20Final.pdf
PSEA's ESSA "Key Issues" Home Page

https://www.psea.org/issues-action/key-issues/key-issue-essa/
NEA's ESSA Resource Page

http://www.nea.org/home/66977.htm
NEA's "My School, My Voice" ESSA School Advocacy Page

http://myschoolmyvoice.nea.org/
MY "ESSA" Presentation

The New ESSA.pdf

PDE SAS Educator Effectiveness System for PA Educator Evaluation

PDE SAS Teacher Effectiveness Resource Page- Comprehensive information, rubrics, & free PD modules for all 4 domains of Danielson's Framework
Click on "Charlotte Danielson: The Framework for Teaching" tab

https://www.pdesas.org/Frameworks/TeacherFrameworks/TeacherEffectiveness
PA Educator Effectiveness Toolkit
Web home for PA's Teacher Evaluation System Information

https://pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/ViewPage/75
PA Future Ready Index
The PDE collection of school progress measures related to school and student success

https://futurereadypa.org/
PDE's SLO (Student Learning Objectives) Resource Page
PDE website featuring information, templates, and examples to help educators with SLOs

http://www.pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/ViewPage/7
PDE's School Performance Profile (SPP) Site

http://www.paschoolperformance.org/
My "Teacher Evaluation in PA: Changes Coming 2021" Presentation

MY Teacher Evaluation in PA- 2020 and Changes Coming in 2021 Presentation.pdf

PA Mathematics Resources

PA Core Math Curriculum Frameworks

PACC_Math_Curriculum_Framework_Draft-9-24-12.pdf
2013-14 Mathematics Preliminary Item and Scoring Sampler Grade 5.pdf

2013-14 Mathematics Preliminary Item and Scoring Sampler Grade 5.pdf
PA Dept. of Ed's Standards Aligned System (SAS) Resources
PDE's Comprehensive System allows you to search by grade & content area for a plethora of targeted resources

http://www.pdesas.org/module/content/search/
PDE's Algebra 1 Resource Page
This page contains Algebra 1 materials that align with the Keystone Exam, providing instructional content for educators and subj

http://www.pdesas.org/module/content/search/algebra1.aspx
PA Core Online Resource Sheet

PA Common Core_Online_Mathematics_Resources.pdf
PDE's SAS Pennsylvania Learns ITunes U MAth Courses
PDE's PA Learns ITunes U Course Information for PA Core Aligned Math Course Grades 6-8 & Algebra I.

http://www.pdesas.org/Page?pageId=30

PA Literacy Resources

Pennsylvania's Comprehensive Literacy Plan Framework

PA Comprehensive Literacy Plan.pdf
PA Dept. of Ed's Standards Aligned System (SAS) Resources
PDE's Comprehensive System allows you to search by grade & content area for a plethora of targeted resources

http://www.pdesas.org/module/content/search/
Penn Grad School of Education's Literacy Network

http://www.gse.upenn.edu/pln/
Penn State University's Family Literacy Resources Website

http://www.ed.psu.edu/goodling-institute/family-literacy-resources
PA Writing Domain Scoring Guide

Writing Domain Scoring Guide.pdf
Understanding Depth of Knowledge and Cognitive Complexity Keystone Exam Review of Items

Keystone_Exams_Understanding_Depth_of_Knowledge_and_Cognitive_Complexity.pdf
2013-14 PSSA English Language Arts Preliminary Item and Scoring Sampler Grade 5.pdf

2013-14 PSSA English Language Arts Preliminary Item and Scoring Sampler Grade 5.pdf
Pennsylvania Keystone Literature Assessment Item Sampler 2011

Keystone_Literature_Feb_2011_Item_and_Scoring_Sampler.pdf
PDE's PA Learns ITunes U Course Info
Information on accessing PDE PA learns Itunes U Courses PA Core Alligned for ELA grades 9-12

http://palearns.csiu.org

PA College & Career Resources

Pennsylvania CareerZone
PDE's career exploration and planning system designed especially for students, educators, and counselors. Contains Interest Prof

http://www.pacareerzone.org/
Pennsylvania Learns Personal Finance Courses From MakingCentsPA.org
Free, awesome, downloadable digital curriculum for Personal Finance courses, elementary & secondary levels

http://www.makingcentspa.org/curriculum.html

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, CRT, Trauma, & Social Justice

NEA's "Just & Equitable Schools" Hub
NEA Comprehensive site w/ tools for educators to help every student have a safe, welcoming, affirming learning environment

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/just-equitable-schools
PSEA MicroCredential Hub
PSEA's FREE competency-based recognition issued for PL experiences, including Diversity, Equity, & Cultural Competence

https://www.psea.org/for-members/professional-practice/center-for-professional-learning/Microcredentials/
NEA's Comprehensive "Racial Justice in Education Resource Guide"
A Resource Guide that provides practical ways to sharpen racial analysis & deepen understanding of Racial Justice in Education

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/racial-justice-education-resource-guide
Cult of Pedagogy's "Where to Find Real History in the Anti-CRT Era"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/real-history/
Cult of Pedagogy's "Words Matter: Language-Affirming Classrooms for Code-Switching Students"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/language-affirming-classrooms/
Article: "In U.S., Pa. students are getting more diverse. Their teachers aren’t"

https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/in-u-s-pa-students-are-getting-more-diverse-their-teachers-arent-monday-morning-coffee/
New York Times Magazine's "The 1619 Project"
NYTM initiative reframes US history by placing consequences of slavery & contributions of black Americans at center of narrative

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
Donald Trump's "The President’s Advisory 1776 Commission" Report
Commission’s report in response to NYT's 1619 Project focused on 1776 "Founding Father's" view of US history

https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/The-Presidents-Advisory-1776-Commission-Final-Report.pdf
2024 GOP Platform known as "Agenda 47" - The Education Platform is on p. 13

https://rncplatform.donaldjtrump.com/?_gl=1*1bom8uy*_gcl_au*MTE4Mjg3Mjk5OC4xNzIxNzQ4NzAz&_ga=2.203498969.856645155.1724158155-1931566879.1721748703
Project 2025- Chapter 11- The Department of Education

https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_CHAPTER-11.pdf
The Western States Center "Confronting White Nationalism in Schools Toolkit"

https://www.westernstatescenter.org/schools
Cult of Pedagogy Article: "Two Books to Help You Hold Healthy Classroom Conversations About Race"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-conversations-about-race/
Facing Ourselves and History's "Resources for Teaching After the Insurrection at the US Capitol"

https://www.facinghistory.org/educator-resources/current-events/resources-teaching-after-insurrection-us-capitol
Mikva Challenge "Issues to Action"
Curricula Framework to help youth to be empowered, informed and active citizens who will promote a just & equitable society.

Mikva Text_4.pdf
My "Multi-Culturalism, Critical Race Theory, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, & Social Justice in the Classroom to Foster Equity" Presentation Slides

Teaching and Social Justice in the Classroom.pdf

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Multicultural Classroom Reso

New America's "Culturally Responsive Teaching A 50-State Survey of Teaching Standards"

https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/reports/culturally-responsive-teaching/
Video detailing Dr. James Banks Frameworks for Multi-Cultural Education

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKfdzMoyf8Q
Zaretta Hammond's "Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" Book Study Guide

https://www.filepicker.io/api/file/mJHNhJxRRMGoHXjotzGG
Cult of Pedagogy's "Words Matter: Language-Affirming Classrooms for Code-Switching Students"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/language-affirming-classrooms/
Cult of Pedagogy's "How Teachers Can Support Arab-American Students"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/arab-american-students/
Cult of Pedagogy's "Integrating Arab Narratives Across the Curriculum"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/arab-narratives/
"Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain" Resources

https://crtandthebrain.com/resources/
Cult of Pedagogy Article "Finding the Funk: 3 Ways to Add Culturally Responsive Critical Thinking to Your Lessons"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/funk/
Ethnic Studies Portal: Washington Ethnic Studies Framework and Implementation Tools
Resources for implementing Ethnic Studies, including WA State Framework, Content Standards, & Content in Instructional Materials

https://www.oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/85896/student/
Teaching Channel's "Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain"

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2016/10/20/crt-the-brain
Teaching Channel's Podcast featuring Zaretta Hammond and "Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and the Brain"

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/anewkindofpd/2016/10/06/episode-2-culturally-responsive-teaching-the-brain
THE CULTURAL PROFICIENCY FRAMEWORK- From: Nuri-Robins, Lindsey, Lindsey, and Terrell's "Culturally Proficient Instruction"

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/24371123/the-tools-of-cultural-proficiency-austin-isd
Article: "What have districts learned when embracing culturally responsive curricula?"

https://www.educationdive.com/news/what-have-districts-learned-when-embracing-culturally-responsive-curricula/560734/
https://crtandthebrain.com/wp-content/uploads/Protocol-for-Checking-Unconscious-Bias.pdf
Implicit bias in grading (and other things) from American Federation of Teachers

https://www.aft.org/ae/winter2015-2016/staats
Ted Talk on Multiculturalism in the Classroom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5rKgDOs33U
https://www.theedadvocate.org/6-ways-to-implement-a-real-multicultural-education-in-the-classroom/

https://www.theedadvocate.org/6-ways-to-implement-a-real-multicultural-education-in-the-classroom/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/teaching-cultural-sensitivity-classroom/#Teaching%20About%20Different%20Cultures

https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/teaching-cultural-sensitivity-classroom/#Teaching%20About%20Different%20Cultures
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-sel-can-help-students-gain-multicultural-perspective-maurice-elias

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/how-sel-can-help-students-gain-multicultural-perspective-maurice-elias
Beyond Bias- Ed Week Anti-Bias Toolkit

https://www.edweek.org/ew/projects/beyond-bias-countering-stereotypes-in-school.html

Social Justice in the Classroom Resources

The NYU Education Justice Center's ELA & STEAM Culturally Responsive Curriculum Audits
NYU's Ed Jusctice Center's Culturally Responsive English Language Arts & STEAM Curriculum Audits

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/ejroc/services/culturally-responsive-curriculum-scorecards
The Education Justice Center Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecards

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/ejroc/culturally-responsive-curriculum-scorecards
NYU's Ed Justice Research & Org Collaborative "Toolkit for Culturally Responsive Curriculum"

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/ejroc/culturally-responsive-curriculum-scorecard-toolkit
Cult of Pedagogy Article "Where to Find Real History in the Anti-CRT Era"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/real-history/
The National State Teachers of the Year (NSToY) Social Justice Book List for K-12 Educators

http://www.nnstoy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/NNSTOY-Social-Justice-Book-List.pdf
Penny Kittle's List of Non-Fiction and Fiction Books for Social Justice in in Middle and High School

http://pennykittle.net/uploads/images/PDFs/Reading_Lists/UNH-book-list.pdf
Cult of Pedagogy's Social Justice in the Classroom Resources

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/social-justice-resources/
teaching Tolerance.org's "Frameworks", including Standards for Social Justice, Teaching Hard History, & More

https://www.tolerance.org/frameworks
Facing History and Ourselves.org
Phenomenal resource that uses lessons of history to challenge teachers and their students to stand up to bigotry and hate.

https://www.facinghistory.org/
EmbraceRace.org
A multiracial community of parents, teachers, experts working to meet the challenges that race poses to our country

https://www.embracerace.org/
https://www.civilrightsteaching.org/

https://www.civilrightsteaching.org/
Urban Education Mixtape
A top 200 education blog & resource site by Rann Miller, educator with a passion for empowering students, families & educators

https://urbanedmixtape.com/resources/
NEA Ed Justice Issues

https://neaedjustice.org/social-justice-issues/
PA Dept of Education's "Equity and Inclusion Toolkit"

https://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/Safe%20Schools/EquityInclusion/PA%20Equity%20Inclusion%20Toolkit.pdf
Edutopia "Social Justice" Collection

https://www.edutopia.org/search?query=social%20justice
Perspectives for a Diverse America
A toolkit and template for teachers to build literacy-based, Anti-bias Learning Plans

http://perspectives.tolerance.org/
Eudtopia Article: "Incorporating Social Justice in the Curriculum"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/incorporating-social-justice-curriculum
Teaching Social Justice in Theory and Practice

https://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/classroom-resources/teaching-social-justice/
Great Teaching and Learning: Social Justice in the Classroom – What does it look like? Rethinking Discipline

2018 11 14 Guides - rethinking discipline.docx
AFT's "Understanding Implicit Bias- What Educators Should Know"

Understanding Implicit Bias ? American Federation of Teachers.pdf
Great Teaching and Learning: Social Justice in the classroom–Equitable access to a challenging curriculum

2018 11 14 Guides - curriculum.docx
Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment
a partnership of MA public school districts and their local teacher unions, joined together to create a fair and effective accou

http://mciea.org/
Positive Behavior and School Culture LiveBinder
Fantastic set of Positive free set of Positive Behavior and School Culture resources

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1764648
Steve James’ 10-part docuseries, America to Me. It's a deep dive into race, equity, culture and privilege in our schools and is being offered for free by Participant’s “Real Talk” campaign.

https://www.americatomerealtalk.com/
Johns Hopkins "Race Biases Teachers’ Expectations for Students"

Johns Hopkins on implicit bias.docx
NEPC's "The Connection Between Poverty, Race and College Preparation in Five Charts"

2018 11 08 NEPC on poverty_5.pdf
"Creating Excellent and Equitable Schools" Linda Darling-Hammond and Diane Friedlaender

equitable curric - darling hammond.docx
Edutopia Article "Creating a Welcoming and Intellectually Challenging Classroom"

equitable curriculum - challenging classrooms.docx
Psychology Today on student motivation and grades:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/practical-wisdom/201101/do-grades-incentives-work
Daniel Pink's "Drive" summary a real motivators for students in classrooms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BmHdTC36N4

Critical Race Theory

"A Lesson on Critical Race Theory" by the American Bar Association

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/human_rights_magazine_home/civil-rights-reimagining-policing/a-lesson-on-critical-race-theory/
Ed Week Video: "What is critical race theory and why are states banning it?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z15OKP203G0&t=3s
Ed Week Article: "What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?"

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05
Ed Week Article: "Critical Race Theory Isn’t a Curriculum. It’s a Practice"

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-critical-race-theory-isnt-a-curriculum-its-a-practice/2021/05
Ed Week "Spotlight on Critical Race Theory"
Comprehensive ED Week set of Articles and Resources on CRT

Ed Week Spotlight on Critical Race Theory.pdf

Restorative Practices Resources

PSEA MicroCredential Stack on Restorative Justice Practices
Learn about restorative practice strategies like restorative circles & conferencing to build loving & positive environments

https://nea.certificationbank.com/Pennsylvania/PSEA/CandidatePortal/CategoryDetail.aspx?Stack=RP
Institute for Restorative Justice and Restorative Dialogue Handbook

https://irjrd.org/files/2016/01/Handbook.pdf
School-Wide Restorative Practices: Step by Step Implementation Guide

Implementation-Guide-2017-FINAL.pdf
Denver, NEA Guide for Restorative Practices implementatio

http://educationvotes.nea.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Implementation-Guide-2017-FINAL.pdf
Restorative Practices: A Guide for Educators
What Are Restorative Practices? An Educator's Guide to Fostering Positive School Climate and Culture

http://www.otlcampaign.org/restorative-practices
"RESTORATIVE PRACTICES: RIGHTING THE WRONGS OF EXCLUSIONARY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE" by Marilyn Armour

Armour-University-of-Richmond-Law-Review.pdf
Tier I High School Example of Restorative Justice Circles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdKhcQrLD1w
Minnesota Dept of Education's "Restorative Interventions Implementation Toolkit"

Restorative Interventions Facilitator's Toolkit.pdf
An elementary example of Tier 1 use of Restorative Justice Circles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTr4v0eYigM

Trauma-Informed Pedagogy Resources

Cult of Pedagogy Article "Unpacking Trauma-Informed Teaching"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/trauma-informed-education/
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network "Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators"

National Child Traumatic Stress Network Child-Trauma-Toolkit.pdf
NEA's Teaching Children from Poverty and Trauma Toolkit

NEA TEaching Children from Poverty & Trauma Handbook.pdf
Edutopia article: "The How and Why of Trauma-Informed Teaching"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-and-why-trauma-informed-teaching?utm_medium=socialflow&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR19FYJWD-Q9D0lFrlWGn_T7srH3JMYVNIQ8G0HR2EW612dueX3yjGam3iI
Resilient Educator Article "This is a Student’s Brain on Trauma"

https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/this-is-a-students-brain-on-trauma/
NEA Article "How Trauma is Changing Children’s Brains"

https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/how-trauma-changing-childrens-brains
Child Mind Institute Article "How Trauma Affects Kids in School"

https://childmind.org/article/how-trauma-affects-kids-school/?fbclid=IwAR3UrSPr-rcZMA2iBlPrwSt9raJHHtTGLkBIjSCZnFUhvCZPoFRdAk0xOCk
National Child Traumatic Stress Network Infographic "Understanding Child Trauma"

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/programs_campaigns/nctsi/nctsi-infographic-full.pdf
Video Explaining "ACES- Adverse Childhood Expereinces"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccKFkcfXx-c&t=6s
The CDC-Kaiser Permanente Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study Research Site

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fviolenceprevention%2Facestudy%2Fabout.html
Ted Talk Video by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris: "How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime"

https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk
Article "What Does it Take for Traumatized Kids to Thrive?"

https://psmag.com/education/what-does-it-take-for-traumatized-kids-to-thrive-56488
Article "The Coronavirus Effect: How “COVID-19 Kids” Will Recover From Trauma"

https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/the-coronavirus-effect-how-covid-19-kids-will-recover-from-trauma/
The Atlantic Article "The Kids Aren’t All Right"
COVID-19 doesn’t appear COVID affects the youngest among us and they bear the larger burdens of trauma and economic fallout.

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/03/what-coronavirus-will-do-kids/608608/
Priority for Trauma-Sensitive Remote Learning: "Keeping Connections Strong" Toolkit

https://traumasensitiveschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Trauma-Sensitive-Remote-Learning.pdf
Article "How to Help a Traumatized Child in the Classroom"

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_silent_epidemic_in_our_classrooms
Resilient Educator Article: "Trauma-Informed Strategies to Use in Your Classroom "

https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/trauma-informed-strategies/
Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Activity Toolkit

https://safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/sites/default/files/Trauma_101_Activity_Packet.pdf

School Safety

NEA School Crisis Guide
A step-by-step resource created by educators for educators can make it easier for union leaders, school district administrators,

http://healthyfutures.nea.org/wpcproduct/school-crisis-guide/
A Framework for Safe and Successful Schools
NCAP's joint statement outlines evidence-based policies and practices for improving school safety and increasing access to menta

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/a-framework-for-safe-and-successful-schools
PSEA's Safe Havens of Learning: Policy Recommendations to Enhance Safety in PA Schools

https://www.psea.org/globalassets/issues--action/key-issues/files/schoolsafetypolicyrecommendations_032018.pdf
NY Times "Secret Service Issues Guide to Help Prevent School Shootings"

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/12/us/politics/secret-service-report-school-shootings.html
The Hechinger's Report's "Betsy DeVos’ smoking gun of ignorance"

https://hechingerreport.org/betsy-devos-smoking-gun-of-ignorance/
NSBA Council of School Attorney's "School Shootings and Student Mental Health - What Lies Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg"

https://www.nsba.org/sites/default/files/School%20Shootings%20and%20Student%20Mental%20Health.pdf
School Safety Socratic Seminar Articles

Possible School Safety Articles for Soc Sem Session.docx

Equity, Equity Audits & Curriculum Audits

The NYU Education Justice Center's ELA & STEAM Culturally Responsive Curriculum Audits
NYU's Ed Justice Center's Culturally Responsive ELA & STEAM Curriculum Audits

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/ejroc/services/culturally-responsive-curriculum-scorecards
ASCD Article "Which Curriculum Audit Is Best for Your School?"

https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/which-curriculum-audit-is-best-for-your-school
Mid Atlantic Equity Consortium's (MEAC's) Three Equity Audit Tools
Tools/Templates for: 1. Equitable Schools; 2. Equitable Classrooms; 3. Teacher Behaviors

MAEC-Equity-Audit-2021-508.pdf
NYU's Ed Justice Research & Org Collaborative "Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard"

https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/ejroc/culturally-responsive-curriculum-scorecard
ProPublica's "Miseducation: Is There Racial Inequality at Your School?
An interactive database to examine racial disparities in educational opportunities and school discipline in more than 96,000 ind

https://projects.propublica.org/miseducation/
PA Dept of Education's: PA Equity and Inclusion Site
A toolkit designed to assist all school entities in their efforts to prevent and address bias and discrimination

https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/equityandinclusion/Pages/default.aspx
PDE's "Pennsylvania Equity and Inclusion Toolkit"

https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/education/documents/schools/safe-schools/equityinclusion/pa%20equity%20inclusion%20toolkit.pdf
The Opportunity Atlas
Resource showcasing neighborhoods in America that offer children best chance to rise out of poverty using data

https://www.opportunityatlas.org/
Cult of Pedagogy's "Equity" Hub

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/category/equity/
Cult of Pedagogy's "Street Data: A Pathway Toward Equitable, Anti-Racist Schools"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/street-data/
Ed Weekly Article "How do Equity Audits Work?"

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2015/09/how_does_an_equity_audit_work.html
Perspectives for a Diverse America
A toolkit and template to build literacy-based, Anti-bias Learning Plans

http://perspectives.tolerance.org/
American Educational History: A Hypertext Timeline

https://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html#2000
Equity and Excellence in Maine Schools: Creating Equity Audits

https://usm.maine.edu/eems/equity-audit
A seminal paper, foundational to the premise of Equity Audits

http://eaq.sagepub.com/content/40/1/133.short
Mid Atlantic Equity Consortium's (MEAC's) Equity Audit Hub

https://maec.org/resource/equity-audit-materials/
Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC)'s Information, Templates, and Toolkit for Equity Audits

https://maec.org/res/tools/
Mid Atlantic Equity Consortium's "Criteria for an Equitable School-Equity Audit"

https://maec.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Criteria-for-an-Equitable-School-2020-accessible.pdf
Level Up PA School Funding
Level Up is a an organization seeking to immediately begin to address the needs of the state’s most underfunded districts

https://leveluppa.org/
REL's "Practical Measurement for Continuous Improvement in the Classroom: A Toolkit for Educators"
Tool that guides educators in developing & improving practical measurement instruments for use in continuous improvement.

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Products/Publication/100841
Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic's "Interpreting and using school performance data: Dos and Don’ts for 2022 and Beyond"

https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/regions/midatlantic/app/Docs/Infographics/Interpreting_and_using_school_performance_data-dos_and_donts_for_2022_and_beyond.pdf
A through example of an equity audit report from Atlanta Public Schools

APS_Equity_Audit_Report_final (1).pdf
Needham (MA) Public Schools 2017 Equity Audit

http://needham.k12.ma.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=9144298
A Curriculum Audit from Richland (WA) School District

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1554407775/rsdedu/i84w5wduegapvjn998ru/curriculumaudit.pdf
A Curriculum Audit from Allen (PA) School District

https://www.allentownsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_521869/File/Allentown%20Final%20Report.pdf
My "Equity Audits What are they and how can they be used to create more equitable and excellent schools" presenatation.pdf

Equity Audits What are they and how can they be used to create more equitable and excellent schools.pdf

Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), & Character Ed

Growth Mindset Focused Resources

Growth Mindset Introduction Video: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GFzikmRY0
Carol Dweck's Mindset Research: "A Study on Praise" video clip
This is video clip desribing Carol Dweck's research on praise and its affect on students.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWv1VdDeoRY
Dr. Clayton's CharacterStrong "Gym" Comprehensive Growth Mindset Toolkit

My Growth Mindset Toolkit Docs.pdf
Character Lab's "Growth Mindset Playbook"

https://characterlab.org/playbooks/growth-mindset/
Growth Mindset Hub- The Learner Lab

https://thelearnerlab.com/growth-mindset/
Video "How to Build a Growth Mindset" from TrainUgly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7XjFTrPl6o
Khan Academy's "LearnStorm" Growth Mindset Hub

https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/learnstorm-growth-mindset-activities-us
Mindset Kit
A free set of online lessons and practices designed to help you teach and foster adaptive beliefs about learning.

https://www.mindsetkit.org/
ClassDojo Growth Mindset Video Series
Short video lessons on “growth mindset” for teachers to use that are lessons featuring the Class Dojo cartoon characters.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIChyVOpASG3KSFhoYh7MFcgPTqczpV17
You can Grow Your Intelligence Article

youcangrowyourintelligence.pdf
Growth Mindset Framing Tool

growth-mindset-framing-tool.pdf
Growth Mindset Feedback Tool

growth-mindset-feedback-tool.pdf
Growth & Effort Rubric for Students Model

effort-rubric-for-students.pdf
Transforming Education's "Growth Mindset" Toolkit

https://transformingeducation.org/resources/growth-mindset-toolkit/
Ed Week Growth Mindset Hub

https://www.edweek.org/topics/growth-mindset/index.html?cmp=eml-eb-subcontent-mindset+10292017
Edutopia article on an interactive, asynchronous assessment and rubric proces: "Introducing the HyperRubric: A Tool that Takes Learning to the Next Level
Awesome set of strategies and tool for growth-oriented feedback for students

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/hyperrubric/
Mindset in the Classroom A National Study of K-12 Teachers
A comprehensive Ed Weekly Study on Mindset in the K-12 Classroom

http://www.edweek.org/media/ewrc_mindsetintheclassroom_sept2016.pdf
Khan Academy Growth Mindset Lesson Plans

https://www.khanacademy.org/resources/k-12-teachers-1/motivation-and-mindset/a/growth-mindset-lesson-plan
Link to purcahse Scholastic's "Mind Up" Curriculum

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/mindup
Mindset Works
This is a direct link to the Mindset Works mindset assessments

http://www.mindsetworks.com/assess/
The Growth Mindset Playbook
TrainUgly.com

https://trainugly.com/mindset/
PERTS (Project for Education Research That Scales) Growth Mindset Hub

https://www.perts.net/resources
"The Power of Belief -- Mindset and Success video by Eduardo Briceno at TEDxManhattanBeach

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc#t=144
Boosting Achievement with Messages that Motivate by Carol S. Dweck

http://www.cea-ace.ca/sites/cea-ace.ca/files/EdCan-2007-v47-n2-Dweck.pdf
Ed Weekly article: "Fostering a Culture of Growth and College Readiness"

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning_deeply/2016/08/fostering_a_culture_of_growth_and_college_readiness.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-news2-RM
"Even Geniuses Work Hard" ASCD article by Carol Dweck

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept10/vol68/num01/Even-Geniuses-Work-Hard.aspx
"How Not to Talk to Your Kids: The inverse power of praise" New York Magazine article on praise for kids

http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/
New Study on Growth Mindset Training Increasing 9th grade Test score results

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-08-07-new-study-shows-where-growth-mindset-training-works-and-where-it-doesn-t
Growth Mindset for 9th Graders Curriculum

https://www.perts.net/orientation/hg
Mindset Padlet Presentation

https://padlet.com/chrisclayton32/hghxzg2851no
My "Student Meta-Cognition,Goal-Setting, Tracking, and Reflection" examples

Combined Handouts (4) (6).pdf
My "Foster a 'Growth Mindset' in the Classroom Today" Presentation Slides

Fostering a Growth Mindset_1.pdf

Growth Mindset Assessments

Dr. Clayton's "Growth Mindset Self-Assessment" Tool for Students

Student Self Assessment.pdf
Mindset Assessment Profile

MindsetAssessmentProfile.pdf
Test Your Mindset

https://blog.mindsetworks.com/what-is-my-mindset
Mindset Works Mindset Assessments

https://www.mindsetworks.com/assess/
TrainUgly's Growth Mindset" Assessment

http://trainugly.com/wp-content/uploads/delightful-downloads/2016/09/Mindset-Check-Up.pdf

SEL

(CASEL) Collabroative for Academic, Social, Emotional Learning
A leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students

http://www.casel.org/
CharacterStrong
Phenomenal research-based Pre-K-12 SEL curricula, resources, and professional learning services

https://characterstrong.com/
The S.E.R.V.E. Model Staples

https://characterstrong.notion.site/The-S-E-R-V-E-Staples-5a7d61fc08ad49d4a7663949477721a4
Character Lab's SEL "Playbooks"

https://characterlab.org/playbooks/
A Comprehensive Resource Guide for Social & Emotional Learning from CA

selresourcesguide.pdf
Pennsylvania Career Ready SEL Skills Toolkit

https://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/CareerReadyPA/CareerReadySkills/Toolkit/Pages/default.aspx
Class Dojo SEL Videos for Elementary Kids

https://www.youtube.com/c/classdojo/search?query=social%20emotional%20learning
Cult of Pedagogy Article: "Teaching Executive Functions to All Students"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/executive-functions/
The Wallace Foundation's SEL Hub
A comprehensive set of research and resources from The Wallace Foundation

https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/social-and-emotional-learning/pages/default.aspx
Edutopia Article: "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-most-significant-education-studies-2023?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArLyuBhA7EiwA-qo80CJfpi4Che13DamZT3NjMKQZJ2GGQI9egRRjgg7azlBcmKJE3MQiuhoCeVwQAvD_BwE
NEA Article: "The Truth About SEL? It Works"

https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/truth-about-sel-it-works
"The state of evidence for social and emotional learning: A contemporary meta-analysis of universal school-based SEL interventions"
A meta-analysis of the current evidence for universal school-based (USB) SEL interventions for students in K-12 from 2008-2022

https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.13968
http://coredistricts.org/our-work/social-emotional-learning/
CORE seeks to improve student achievement by fostering highly-productive, meaningful collaboration and learning between its Cali

http://coredistricts.org/our-work/social-emotional-learning/
Ed Week "Spotlight on Social Emotional Learning (SEL)"
Comprehensive ED Week set of Articles and Resources on SEL

Ed Week Spotlight on Social Emotional Learning.pdf
Ed Week Teacher's "Social Emotional Learning Hub"

http://e-news.edweek.org/ct/93330263:TWlUqhbNe:m:1:2802333886:FEFFB8EA6FA0FBA9C9F83E40E11AC89E:r:1884646
http://www.emc.cmich.edu/EMC_Orchard/michigan-model-for-health
A comprehensive k-12, skills-based SEL education curriculum to help students

http://www.emc.cmich.edu/EMC_Orchard/michigan-model-for-health
Transforming Education's "Trauma Informed SEL Toolkit"
A Toolkit rich Trauma-informed SEL resources & strategies to implement in the classroom

https://www.transformingeducation.org/trauma-informed-sel-toolkit/
Happify
A resource for evidence-based solutions for better emotional health and well being in the 21st century.

https://my.happify.com/
SecondStep- Social Emotional & Bullying Prevention Curriculum
Curriculum site to help teachers instill social-emotional skills in their students

http://www.cfchildren.org/second-step
Thriving Learning Communities
Provides resources for research-based approach to improving students’ social and emotional competencies through the lens of char

https://www.mayersonacademy.org/thriving-learning-communities/
Peekapak.com
An innovative pk-5 website that combines social-emotional learning with reading and writing standards

https://www.peekapak.com/
BC's Ministry of Education's Core Competencies
Sets of intellectual, personal, and social and emotional proficiencies that all students need to develop in order to engage in d

https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/competencies
Lions Quest.org
Extensive set of k-12 resources to support Social Emotional Learning

https://www.lions-quest.org/
Facing History and Ourselves
Program that uses teaching practices to promote students' SEL that can be infused in an academic curriculum that can be used in

https://www.facinghistory.org/educator-resources

Character Education Resources

Character Strong.com
CharacterStrong is an organization that provides curricula and trainings to help educators infuse character and social-emotional

www.characterstrong.com
Character Lab
Ideas, strategies, & resources that help teachers teach and build character within K–12 classrooms, and directly connect researc

https://characterlab.org/
John Norlin.Com
A site to help students and educators learn how to become servant leaders

http://www.johnnorlin.com/
Inspiring Purpose: A Character Discovery Platform
Resources to help 10-18 year olds learn about character, virtues and strengths and use these to define their purpose, goals and

http://inspiringpurpose.org.uk/
Children's Guide to Critical Thinking Video Series

http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/for-young-students-elementary/k-6/792
Critical Thinking Links for K-3 Teachers:

http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/elementary-educators-k-3/802/
Critical Thinking Links for 4-6 Teachers:

http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/elementary-educators-4-6/809
Quandry.com
a free, award-winning game that engages your students in ethical decision-making and develops skills that will help them recogni

http://www.quandarygame.org/teachers
CharacterDare Challenge

Advanced_Character_Dare_Challenge_ (1).pdf

Balanced Literacy & Numeracy

Ed Week Article "Lucy Calkins Says Balanced Literacy Needs 'Rebalancing'

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2020/10/lucy_calkins_says_balanced_literacy_needs_rebalancing.html
Forsyth County Schools-Balanced Literacy
Forsyth School District Balanced Literacy Official Literacy Mission, Plan, Description and Resources

http://www.forsythcountyschools.org/balancedliteracy/index.html
Hall County School District Literacy Site
Hall County School District's Balanced Literacy webite. Includes links, info, and resources on the following: Writing Workshop,

http://www.hallco.org/literacy/
Nashville Public Schools' Balanced Literacy Reference Guide
This thorough Reference Guide gives an overview, introduces the framework, discusses classroom set up, and details Reading & Wri

http://mnps2010.wikispaces.com/file/view/Balanced+Literacy+Reference+Guide+2012.pdf
Cobb County School District Elementary ELA Director Website-Balanaced Literacy
CCSD's Elementary ELA Director Diana Denton's Website & Resources

http://www.diannadenton.com/2010/11/16/balancedliterac/
Fulton County School District's Elementary Balanced Literacy Position

FCS Official Balanced Literacy Position.docx
Balanced Literacy Components & Framework
This wonderful link to a PDF doc from Methuen, MA Public Schools provides Balanced Literacy guidance on the framework, sample sc

http://www.methuen.k12.ma.us/images/ELA_Mapping/Balanced%20Literacy%20Model.pdf
Comprehensive Reading Solutions's "Planning the ELA Block
This is a wonderful resource with modules to help teachers plan for their ELA block in their schedule.

http://www.comprehensivereadingsolutions.com/planning-the-ela-block/
Literacy Specialist Jen Sweigart's Balanced Literacy Blog
This blog can serve as an on-going narrative and living resource for Balanced Literacy teachers.

http://jensweigart.blogspot.com/
Balanced Reading Instruction in K-3 Classrooms
This is a publication from the Florida Literacy and Reading Excellence (FLaRE) Center about a "Balanced Reading Approach:" it co

Balanced Reading.pdf
Quaker Valley School District (PA) Balanced Literacy Program

http://www.qvsd.org/page.cfm?p=5743
Charlotte-Mecklenberg- Balanced Literacy Approach PPT

schools.cms.k12.nc.us/.../Balanced%20Literacy%20in%20CMS.pptx
Reconciling Common Core State Standards: The balanced literacy model helps all students achieve in the face of the Common Core demands
By Darlene Schoenly, an Assistant Professor in College of Education at Kutztown University in PA

http://www.amle.org/BrowsebyTopic/WhatsNew/WNDet/TabId/270/ArtMID/888/ArticleID/338/Reconciling-Common-Core-State-Standards.aspx
General McLane School District's (Erie, PA) Balanced Literacy Approach

http://www.generalmclane.net/academics/balanced-literacy

Balanced Literacy & Numeracy "Easy Button" Documents

A Balanced Literacy "One-Pager" Summary!

Balanced Literacy One Pager Summary.pdf
A Balanced Literacy "Look For's" Checklist
This 1 page resource provides specific "look for's" for what a classroom, teachers, and students should be doing in a BL class.

Balanced Literacy Look Fors Checklist.pdf
Henry County Balanced Numeracy Framework

Henry Co. Numeracy_Framework.pdf
Two Sample Schedule Approaches to Balanced Literacy Instruction
This document overviews the "Four Blocks" and "Daily Five" Approaches to a Balanced Literacy classroom.

Balanced Literacy Sample Approaches.docx.pdf
East Allen County's Balanced Literacy & Math Block 1 Pager Schedule

East Allen County Balanced Literacy & Numeracy Block Schedule 1 page example_1.pdf
A Balanced Math Sample Schedule for Elementary Teachers

An Elementary Sample Schedule for Balanced Math.doc

Balanced Literacy & Numeracy Frameworks

New Educators Handbook:A Balanced Literacy & Numeracy Framework
Phenomenal resource that provides defintions, information, resources, & unpacks frameworks of Balanced Literacy & Numeracy.

New_Educators_Handbook-Balanced Literacy & Numeracy.doc
1 page Example of Balanced Literacy & Numeracy Scheduling blocks

East Allen County Balanced Literacy & Numeracy Block Schedule 1 page example.pdf
A New York District Balanced Literacy & Numeracy Site

http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/13/K067/TopLinks/Balanced+Literacy.htm
The State of Minnesota's Balanced Literacy Framework

A Summary of Balanced Literacy Minnesota.pdf
North Kansas City School District's Balanced Literacy Plan for 2011 – 2015
A complete Balanced Literacy plan that serves students K - 5 at all elementary schools within the district.

Balanced-Literacy-Plan.pdf
What is Balanced Literacy?
This is a thorough but very accessible document detailing with photos and examples a Balanced Literacy Approach.

Reading Approach_1.pdf
New York Dept. of Education's A Comprehensive Approach to Balanced Literacy: A Handbook for Educators
A framework guide that provides New York’s complete & comprehensive guide to a Balanced Literacy Approach.

New York Dept. of Education-A Comprehensive Approach to Balanced Literacy-A Handbook for Educators.pdf

Guided Reading

What is Guided Reading?

http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/strats/guided/guided.html
Scholastic Book Wizard
The Scholastic Book & Book Leveling Site

http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Book Site

http://www.fountasandpinnellleveledbooks.com/
Daily Five Busy Teacher's Cafe Guided Reading Site
This is "The Sister's" Daily Five Guided Reading Website

http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/literacy/guided_reading.html
Columbia University Teachers College Reading Workshop Video Bank

https://vimeo.com/album/2777084
Read. Write. Think.org's Guided Reading Description & Resource Page

http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/using-guided-reading-develop-30816.html
Guided Reading with Jenna: A Video of a Complete Lesson

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/guided-reading-differentiation-system
Guided Reading with Jenna: A Video Overview

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/guided-reading-differentiation-system
Lesley University's Guided REading Resource Page

http://www.lesley.edu/guided-reading/
Jan Richardson, Ph.D., a leading expert in guided reading, Guided Reading Resource Page
A Complete System for Supporting Guided Reading; The Guided Reading Teacher’s Companion: Prompts, Discussion Starters, and Teach

http://www.janrichardsonguidedreading.com/resources-1

Guided Writing

Guided Writing Workshop Grades K-2,

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/guided-writing-workshop
Columbia University Teachers College Writing Workshop Videos

https://vimeo.com/album/2777080
Read. Write. Think.org's Guided Writing Resource Page

http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/guided-writing-30685.html
Teaching Channel's Bank of Videos on Guided Writing

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/guided-writing-workshop
Heinemann's Guided Writing Framework

https://www.heinemann.com/shared/onlineresources/E01071/chapter4.pdf
Reading Rocket's Effective Framework for Guided Writing

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/effective-framework-primary-grade-guided-writing-instruction
What is Guided Writing by Linda Hoyt

http://www.lindahoyt.com/Text/Guided%20Writing.doc
Guided Writing Video Clip

http://youtu.be/6fHW08NoCwA

Independent Reading

"How to Pick a Just Right Book"
This is a 1 page guide to help students and parents select books that are right for their independent reading level at school an

scan0004.pdf
Independent Reading Best Practices and Strategies- Click "Chpt. 5" and "Videos"
These are video clips for elementary, middle, and high school that are accompaniments to Fisher and Frey "Rigorous Reading" book

http://www.corwin.com/rigorousreading/chapter.htm
Indepdent Reading Article: Description and Link to Student Achievement Gains

http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslpubsandjournals/slr/vol3/SLMR_IndependentReading_V3.pdf
Reading K-12's Independent REading Resource Page

http://www.k12reader.com/independent-reading-the-foundation-of-lifelong-reading/
ILA's "Super Practical Ways to Build an Independent Reading System in Your Classroom

http://www.reading.org/marketing/docs/mc-october-2010.pdf

Independent Writing

Baltimore Gradual Release to Independent Writing Resource Page

http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/writing/secondary/writing_instruction.html
Writing in the Elementary School Years Independent Writing Excerpt

https://books.google.com/books?id=QIewtLIAzJsC&pg=PA62&lpg=PA62&dq=independent+writing+resources&source=bl&ots=patwFV-g5Z&sig=8S9lLWcGcwJGQx5QV4i0JSkdRZQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CDkQ6AEwB2oVChMIgLKO-9S1xwIViBoeCh2QXgtE#v=onepage&q=independent%20writing%20res
Read. Write. Think.org's writing instruction Resource Page

http://www.readwritethink.org/search/?sort_order=relevance&q=independent+writing&srchgo.x=22&srchgo.y=2&old_q=writing&srchwhere=full-site
Reading Rocket's Effective Writing Framework

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/teaching-elementary-school-students-be-effective-writers
Video: Writing Instruction the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model

http://youtu.be/uE_KTMRwbJs

Modeled Reading

Comprehensive Reading Solutions-Interactive Read-a-louds

http://www.comprehensivereadingsolutions.com/interactive-read-alouds/
Rick's Reading Workshop: Mini-Lesso
This is a Modeled Reading Lesson about characters

Rick's Reading Workshop: Mini-Lesson
Modeled Reading Instruction Video Clips-Click on "Chpt. 2" and "Videos"
These are video clips for elementary, middle, and high school that are accompaniments to Fisher and Frey "Rigorous Reading" book

http://www.corwin.com/rigorousreading/chapter.htm
63,000 Lessons- Read Aloud Project (RAP)
Read Aloud Project (RAP) lessons that are divided into different subjects based on the Next Generation Science Standards and pop

http://coretaskproject.com/2014/08/31/46-new-read-aloud-lessons-added
Columbia University Teachers College Reading Workshop Videos

https://vimeo.com/album/2777084

Modeled Writing

Columbia University Teachers College Writers Workshop Video Bank

https://vimeo.com/album/2777080
Read. Write. Think.org's "Write Aloud" PAge

http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/write-alouds-30687.html
Heinemann's Writing Instructional Guide

https://www.heinemann.com/shared/onlineresources/E01071/chapter4.pdf
Modeled Writing Overview Document

http://youtu.be/6fHW08NoCwA
Teacher to Teacher Modeled Writing Guide

http://www.teacher2teacherhelp.com/writing-strategies/modeled-writing/
A Modeled Writing Example Video Clip

https://vimeo.com/24126622

Shared Reading

Comprehensive Reading Solutions-Shared Reading

http://www.comprehensivereadingsolutions.com/rethinking-shared-reading-2/
Columbia University Teacher's College Reading Instruction Videos

https://vimeo.com/album/2777084
Read K-12 Shared Reading Page

http://www.k12reader.com/shared-reading-–-a-critical-component-of-balanced-literacy-instruction/
Learning A-Z Shared Reading Page & Resources

https://www.readinga-z.com/books/shared-reading
Reading Rockets Shared Reading Resources & Videos

https://www.readinga-z.com/books/shared-reading
Shared Reading: An Instruction Guidebook for Teachers

https://www.readinga-z.com/books/shared-reading/

Shared Writing

Columbia University Teachers College Writing Workshop Video Bank

https://vimeo.com/album/2777080
Must Know Tips for Shared Wrting

http://www.reading.org/libraries/members_only/simply_regie_-_fall_2011_-_shared_writing.pdf
Read. Write. Think.org's Shared Writing Resource Page

http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/shared-writing-30686.html
Teacher Visions' Shared Writing Page

https://www.teachervision.com/reading-and-language-arts/skill-builder/48883.html

Videos

Guided Reading with Jenna Video
This is a Teaching Channel video that presents a comprehensive & complete 28 minute Guided Reading lesson with 5th grade master

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/guided-reading-differentiation-system
Columbia University's Teacher's College Reading & Writing Project Best Practices Videos

http://vimeo.com/tcrwp/albums
Dr. Jan Richardson's Guided Reading Video Clips

http://www.janrichardsonguidedreading.com/video-clips
Mrs. Kirwin's Kindergarten Guided Reading Model Lesson Video Clip

http://vimeo.com/61762528
How Debate Movitates Reluctant Readers to Dive Into Informational Text
ASCD Ed leadership video of Steve Stein, executive director of the Boston Debate League, on how debate movitates reluctant reade

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov13/vol71/num03/EL-Interview.aspx
Simplifying Text Complexity All Grades, All Subjects, Standards
Great Teaching Channel Video on Understanding Text Complexity and best practices in the Common Core era.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/simplifying-text-complexity
Fisher and Frey's Gradual Release of Repsonsibility Model
Video of Professor Doug Fisher describing the aspects or components of gradual release of responsibility.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjURdvzty4c
The Fisher and Frey YouTube Channel:
A Phenomenal YouTube Video Channel with hundreds of Balanced Literacy, Gradual Release Model, and Common Core focused videos.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fisher+and+frey+channel&sm=1
Teaching Channel.org
A video showcase of inspiring and effective teaching practices in America's schools.

https://www.teachingchannel.org/?national=1
Classroom Reading Strategies for Common-Core Standards
Education Weekly's Video focused on K Classroom Reading Strategy Common Core Instructional Shifts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJjxfqRQesw&feature=youtu.be
EngageNY Video library
NY's comprehensive "Open Resource" with Common Core Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction vidoes

https://www.engageny.org/video-library

The "Daily 5 CAFE" Approach to Balanced Literacy & The "Daily 3"

The Daily Cafe Website- by Gail Boushey & Joan Moser
This is the home page for the Daily Five, CAFE, and Math Five Daily.

http://www.thedailycafe.com/public/main.cfm
The Daily Five Website

http://www.thedailycafe.com/daily-5
The CAFE Website

http://www.thedailycafe.com/cafe
Pulaski Daily Five Spot
Awesome Resource for Daily Five advocates, including many downlaodable resources that can be used immediately!

http://pulaskidailyfive.blogspot.com/p/resources.html
Math Daily 3

http://www.thedailycafe.com/math-daily-3

Secondary ELA Resources

"Cult of Pedagogy's "Step by Step Guide to Teaching Argumentative Writing"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/persuasive-writing/
Penny Kittle's Expansive List of Student's Favorite Books for MS & HS Students

http://pennykittle.net/uploads/images/PDFs/Workshop_Handouts/Book%20List%20Student%20Favorites.pdf
Worldmapper.org
This site allows students can look for information on numerous categories that are then mapped on to the world

http://www.worldmapper.org
Smarter Balanced Middle School Common Core Literacy Performance Task Model
Smarter Balanced Middle School Common Core Literacy Performance Task Assessment Released Item

Grade 6-Smarter Balance Performance Task.pdf
Smarter Balanced High School Common Core Literacy Performance Task Model
Smarter Balanced High School Common Core Literacy Performance Task Assessment Released Item

Smarter Balance High School Performance Task.pdf
Common Core Performance based Assessment Resources

CCPBA Resources_1.docx
Gapminder.com
Gapminder is a non-profit venture – a modern “museum” on the Internet – promoting sustainable global development and achievement

http://www.gapminder.org
Newspapermap.com
This site allows you to pull up a newspaper from anywhere in the world then translate it into English. Then you can examine the

http://www.newspapermap.com
Livebinders.com
This site allows students to create binders where they create the tabs.

http://www.livebinders.com
Writing Next- Effective Strategies to Improve Writing in Middle & High Schools

writingnext.pdf
Read, Write, Think Org
NCTE & IRA backed resource site providing access to the highest quality practices in reading and language arts instruction by of

http://www.readwritethink.org
AmplifyELA.com
A resource for digital curriculum

http://www.amplify.com/
EngageNY
NY's "Open Resource" with Common Core Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction resources, all free.

https://www.engageny.org/ccss-library/?js=1&f[0]=im_field_subject%3A13596&f[1]=im_field_grade%3A13486
"Thug Notes" YouTube Channel
Awesome set of "Sparknote" like videos that break down classic literature in in smart but funny ways

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghL9V9QTN0jTgA1qrhWrBCB_Ln4xlVlB
My "Effective Vocabulary Instruction" Presentation Handout 1

My Vocabulary Presentation Handout 1.pdf
My "Effective Vocabulary Instruction" Presentation Handout 2

Vocab Presentation Supplemental Handout.pdf

Literacy & Vocabulary Instruction & Assessment Resources

Common Core Standards Appendix A
Common Core State Standards for ELA & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Appe

http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_A.pdf
Common Core Appendix B
Common Core Standards: For English language arts & Literacy in History/social studies, science, and technical subjects Appendix

http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_B.pdf
Common Core Appendix C
Appendix from the Common Core State Standards provides educators with Annotated Samples of Student Writing fromLiteracy in Hist

http://www.corestandards.org/assets/Appendix_C.pdf
PARRC ELA Sample Items
This site has sample ELA PARCC assessment items & performance tasks for 3rd, 6th, 7th, & 10th grade

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-tests/english/
Smarter Balanced ELA Sample Items
This site has sample ELA Smarter Balanced assessment items & full performance task assessment models for 4th, 6th, & 11th grade.

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/sample-items-and-performance-tasks/
The Reading & Writing Project Common-Core-Aligned Performance Assessments

http://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/assessments/reading-writing-assessments
Georgia Online Assessment System (OAS)
This is a bank of formative Common Core aligned and rigorous formative assessment items

https://www.georgiaoas.org/
Achievethe Core.org
This website is full of free content designed to help educators understand and implement the Common Core State Standards. It inc

http://www.achievethecore.org/dashboard/300/search/1/1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
Literacy Design Collaborative
The Literacy Design Collaborative is a loosely affiliated group of teachers and other partners building out a template-based app

http://www.ldc.org/
Common Core Maps

http://www.commoncore.org/maps/
Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Practice and Training Portal
Practice and Training Tests available for practice and training purposes, professional development activities, and for discussio

http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/
Common Core Sheets
Awesome resource to helps teachers design and/or find Common Core Instruction "Sheets" and assessments

http://www.commoncoresheets.com
The Core Task Project
An amazing "warehouse" of teacher-developed and vetted free common-core-aligned lessons that teachers can use as is, or modify t

http://coretaskproject.com/
CPLAMS (Collaborate, Plan, Align, Learn, Motivate, & Share): FLA's comprehensive toolkit of information, resources, and tools organized by grade level.
A comprehensive online toolbox of info, vetted resources, and interactive tools. It is the State of Florida’s official source fo

http://www.cpalms.org
EngageNY
NY's "Open Resource" with Common Core Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction resources, all free.

https://www.engageny.org/ccss-library
Melrose Public Schools Curriculum WIKI Space
Awesome free comprehensive resource with math. literacy, PD, and progress monitoring resources

http://melrosecurriculum.wikispaces.com
PARCC Released Sample Item Bank
A Bank of PARCC released items that can be searched by grade level, content, etc.

http://parcc.pearson.com/sample-items/
PARCC Primary (K - 2) Formative Tools
PARCC's formative tools for k -2 educators

http://www.parcconline.org/instructional-tools/formative-tools
PDE SAS Assessment Builder

http://www.pdesas.org/Assessment/Assessment/AssessmentQuestions#
Hess's DoK Cognitive Rigor Matrix for ELA

http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/M1-Slide_22_DOK_Hess_Cognitive_Rigor.pdf
Hess Blank DoK Cognitive Rigor Matrix Template

file:///D:/MyDocs/Downloads/Blank%20Cognitive%20Rigor%20Matrix%20Hess.doc%20(1).pdf
UnboundED.org
Free CC standards-aligned PreK-12 ELA resources that draw from EngageNY sequenced by experts in curriculum design and instructio

https://www.unbounded.org/explore_curriculum?subjects=ela
Open Education Resources

https://www.oercommons.org/
Grade 3-12 ELA Louisiana "Guidebook 2.0" Units w/ LearnZillion
Classroom-ready daily ELA lessons developed in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education. Units include daily lesso

https://learnzillion.com/resources/81666-english-language-arts-guidebook-units

GADoE Resources

GADoE's English Language Arts K-5 page

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/ELA-K-5.aspx
GADoE's English Language Arts 6-8 page

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/ELA-6-8.aspx
GADoE's English Language Arts 9-12 page

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/ELA-9-12.aspx
ELA CCGPS 9-12 Wiki Space

http://elaccgps9-12.wikispaces.com/home
ELA CCGPS 6-8 Wiki Space

http://georgiaelaccgps6-8.wikispaces.com/
ELA CCGPS K-5 Wiki Space

http://georgiaelaccgpsk-5.wikispaces.com/

Vocabulary Instruction

Cult of Pedagogy Article "8 Ways to Grow Students’ Vocabulary"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/8-vocabulary-strategies/
Vocabulary& Spelling City.com
Highly interactive game website & mobile app that helps with spelling and vocabulary development

http://www.spellingcity.com
Visual Thesaurus
Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus which creates word maps that blossom with meaning

https://www.visualthesaurus.com/
Flocabulary.com
An online library of educational hip-hop songs and videos for grades K-12 to engage and inspire student vocabulary development.

https://www.flocabulary.com
My "Effective Vocabulary Instruction" Presentation Supplemental Handout 1

Effective Vocabulary Supplemental Handout 1.pdf
My "Effective Vocabulary Instruction" Presentation Supplemental Handout 2

Vocab Presentation Supplemental Handout 2.pdf
My "Effective Vocabulary Instruction" Presentation PDF

Effective Vocabulary Instruction Presentation.pdf

BDA (Before-During-After) Reading Frameworks

BDA Framework

BEFORE DURING AFTER READING STRATEGIES.pdf
One Pager of PDE BDA Strategies
A teacher resource page providing strategies to improve reading comprehension in all content areas

PAS_Questions-Reading.pdf

Close Reads, Text Complexity, and Text Dependent Analysis

"Because of Winn Dixie" 3rd Grade Exemplar Close Read Lesson Plans

Grade_3_Because_of_Winn_Dixie_FINAL.doc
Close Read Resources & Guidance

http://linoit.com/users/kwufbah/canvases/Close%20Readings
CLOSE Reading Blog & Website

http://blogs.goaj.org/commoncore/2013/02/01/close-reading/
Choice Literacy: Text Dependent Questions for Close Reads

http://www.choiceliteracy.com/articles-detail-view.php?id=1170
How Debate Movitates Reluctant Readers to Dive Into Informational Text
ASCD Ed leadership video of Steve Stein, executive director of the Boston Debate League, on how debate movitates reluctant reade

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/nov13/vol71/num03/EL-Interview.aspx
Sixth Grade Social Studies Close Read Video Clip
In this video, a 6th grade teacher focuses on close reading of a text in her social studies instruction.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX3kNk3NrJo
Five Close Read Strategies
Link to Five close reading strategies to support the Common Core.

http://iteachicoachiblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/five-simple-close-reading-strategies.html
Common Core Close Read Lesson Plan & Template

CCSS_Close Reading.pdf
Ed Weekly Article: Close Reading Is A 'Life Skill'

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2014/11/response_close_reading_is_a_life_skill.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS2
A Close Look at Close Reading: Teaching Students to Analyze Complex Texts
PDF of Presentation

close-reading-full-ascd-webinar.pdf
63,000 Resources-Close Reading Website

http://63000resources.com/about/close-reading
PA Dept of Education's "Introducing Text Dependent Analysis" Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGp2igzy3BY
PDE's "Developing Text Dependent Analysis Toolkit

https://www.pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/ViewPage/45
A White Paper on "The Habits of Close Reading"
A position paper describing the important role of close reading in the Common Core State Standards, with strategies to support c

http://www.casamples.com/downloads/Habits-of-Close-Reading-whitepaper.pdf?utm_source=Smartbrief_NCLE&utm_medium=eNewsletter_text&utm_content=StratSupportCloseRead&utm_campaign=ContMark_2016_CCS-45339a
Literacy Design Collaborative Close Reading REsources
Wonderful set of Close Reading lessons, resources, and other fully developed CR tools.

https://coretools.ldc.org/curriculumLibrary?library_scope=VIEWABLE&collections=36923503-5202-484c-83cd-57b33a44b35d
Grade 2-12 Close Reading Lesson Library
5-day close reading modules on literary and informational texts. Each lesson is built around text-dependent questions, with a wr

https://learnzillion.com/resources/73944-close-reading-lesson-library
Amplify's Close Reading Resource Page

https://closereading.amplify.com/?utm_source=ASCD%20Smartbrief&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=6.20
EngageNY's Close Read Video Example

https://www.engageny.org/resource/close-reading-strategies-with-informational-text-by-expeditionary-learning

Videos of Close Read Instruction

5th Grade Close Read Lesson Video

http://vimeo.com/54007714
Close Reading Video Clip Examples- Click "Chpt. 3" and "Videos"
These are video clips for EL, elementary, middle, and high school that are accompaniments to Fisher and Frey "Rigorous Reading"

http://www.corwin.com/rigorousreading/chapter.htm
Grade 9-10 ELA Close Read: Evidence & Arguments: Multiple Ways of Experiencing a Text
Close Rad Video Clip: Evidence & Arguments: Multiple Ways of Experiencing a Text Grades 9-10, ELA, Literary Analysis

https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/literacy-analysis-lesson
A Huge Selection of Video Clips on "Close Read" Instruction for Middle School Teachers
This link provides access to hundreds of middle school focused "Close Read" video clips from almost every subject area!

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=close+reading+middle+school&sm=1
Fisher & Frey Channel Video: Close Reading, Grade 4
Video of a group of 4th grade students closely read a text about toy inventors, discussing their ideas with their peers. Their t

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZIQcwbHRKY
ASCD Webinar: Close Reading: Teaching the Comprehension Skills of Text Analysis and Evaluation
with Diane Lapp, Barbara Moss, Maria Grant, and Kelly Johnson

http://bcove.me/7w1gt7qw
PA Dept of Education's "Understand Text Dependent Analysis: Close Reading Instruction" Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loDmIf5ORgk&feature=youtu.be

More Resources for Educators

Reading Skills Question Stem Document
This resource is a Word document containing a large variety of question stems targeting specific reading skills for both literar

Reading Stems.docx
Text Leveling Correlation Chart
Text Level Correlation Chart, including Fountas & Pinnel, DRA, STAR, Rigby, SFA, Lexile, and more.

TEXT_CORRELATION_CHART.pdf
NCTE: Teaching Complex Texts: A Guide, by Laura Collier
Article that focuses on the hows and whys of teaching complex texts, what are the approaches that will truly make a difference f

NCTE-Teaching Complex Texts-A Guide.pdf
Reading and Writing Informational Texts—Keys to Student Success
An NCTE article that addresses why and how it is so important for students to master reading and writing informational texts

NCTE-Reading & Writing Informational Texts.pdf
Five Steps to Tackling Informational Text
Simple, easy to read and quick article detailing 5 strategies for approaching informational texts with students.

Five Steps to Tackling Informational Texts.pdf
25 Quick Formative Assessments

25QuickFormativeAssessments[1].pdf
Edulastic.com
An interactive, FREE, and customizable assessment resource that enables teachers to gauge student mastery of Common Core-aligned

http://edulastic.com/
Graphite.org
Free service to educators help discover the best apps, games, and websites for classroom use.

http://www.graphite.org/
Engagement & Formative Assessment Flip Cards
A Microsoft Publisher Doc containing plethora of engagement & formative assessment strategies designed for teachers to keep on h

Engagement and Formative Assessment Strategies.pub
My Tracking & Reflection (Meta-cognition) Tools for Teachers to use with Students

Combined Handouts.pdf
Example of one of my Writing Rubrics (Lit Analysis-10th Grade)

10th Lit Analysis Rubric.pdf

Engage NY Common Core Shifts Quality Rubrics

EngageNY Quality Review Rubric & Process for ELA/Literacy
Criterion-based rubrics and review processes to evaluate quality of lessons & units to address the CC Standards.

http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/tri-state-ela-rubric-slides.pdf
EngageNY Quality Review Rubric & Process for Math
Criterion‐based rubrics and review processes to evaluate the quality of lessons and units to address CC Standards for Math

http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/tri-state-math-rubric-slides.pdf
EngageNY.org
EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to support the implementation of key

http://www.engageny.org/

Social Studies, Informational Text, PBA's, and Primary Source Re

Digital Public Library of America
Free resource that brings together America’s libraries, archives, and museums.

http://dp.la
HistoryPin.com
A cool digital resource made up of photographic images, videos, audio clips and descriptive and narrative text all on a timeline

http://www.historypin.com
Library of Congress: Primary Source Sets for Teachers
Free, awesome source with materials for using the Library’s unique collections of primary source documents in the classroom. The

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets
National Archives
Teach with documents, locate teachable primary sources, and find new and favorite lesson plans and activities.

http://docsteach.org/
Stanford University's History Education Group
Amazing hub of free resources for History Teachers, with curriculum, assessment, project, DBQ, & publications focused on Reading

http://sheg.stanford.edu/home_page
The Digital Public Library (DPLA) Primary Source Sets
Site to help students develop critical thinking skills in history, literature, and culture through primary source sets.

http://dp.la/primary-source-sets
Using Comic Books to Teach Social Studies Blog
Blog by Philadelphia area high school SS teacher Tim Smyth

http://historycomics.edublogs.org
Using Comics to Help Teach History Wiki Space
Also by Phildadelphia area HS SS teacher Tim Smyth

http://historycomics.wikispaces.com
National Council of Social Studies (NCSS)Performance-Based Assessment Clearinghouse
Awesome resource with of fully developed and vetted SS PBA's

http://www.socialstudies.org/resources/assessment
Washington state OSPI OSPI-Developed Assessments for Social Studies

http://k12.wa.us/SocialStudies/Assessments/default.aspx
Countable
Countable makes it quick and easy to understand the laws Congress is considering

https://www.countable.us/
History.CO
Tool that allows users to create timelines that include text, pictures, audio clips and videos via a a one-click process

https://www.hstry.co/
EPals.com
an online educational community, where learners all around the world connect and collaborate on projects that often focus on iss

http://www.epals.com/#/connections
WorldMapper.org
A collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to corresponding topic of interest.

http://www.worldmapper.org
Newseum.org
A Free, cross-disciplinary classroom resource featuring interactive timelines, archival videos and downloadable historic front p

http://newseum.org/digital-classroom/default.aspx
NewsELA.com
Updated daily with real-world news from major publications, students can participate in conversation about the most urgent topic

https://www.newsela.com/
GapMinder.com
Gapminder is a non-profit venture � a modern �museum� on the Internet � promoting sustainable global

http://www.gapminder.org
NewspaperMap.com
This site allows you to pull up a newspaper from anywhere in the world then translate it into English.

http://www.newspapermap.com
Cult of Pedagogy's "Step by Step Guide for Teaching Argumentative Writing"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/persuasive-writing/

NEA Affiliate Early Career Educator Networks and Programs

NEA Early Career Educator PPT

https://www.nea.org/assets/docs/ORG136_WITZLER_Early_Career_Educator_Organizing.pdf
NEA's Leadership Development Hub

http://www.nea.org/leadershipdevelopment
NEA Early Career Educator Leadership Fellowship Initiative Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffo4alWZknY
Early Career Leadership Fellows

https://www.cecweb.org/partnership/early-career-leadership-fellows/
Minnesota EA's "BRAVE" Program
Building Resiliency and Voice With Early Career Educators: A free, year-long PD opportunity from the union

https://educationminnesota.org/resources/professional-practice/#early-career
Nebraska EA "NGEN" Program

https://www.nsea.org/NGEN
Ohio EA's "ONE" New Educator Network

https://www.ohea.org/one/
New Jersey EA (NJEA) Early Career Educator Hub

https://www.njea.org/membership/early-career/
Colorado EA's "Co-Pilot" Program

https://ceacopilot.org/
Maryland EA's Early Career Educator Summit

https://www.marylandeducators.org/earlyeducator
FLA's FYRE FB Page

https://www.facebook.com/FEAFYRE/
Example of FLA ECE Program (FYRE-Florida Young Remarkable Educators)

http://www.ocala.com/news/20150215/fostering-remarkable-young-teachers
Massachusetts TA's New Member Center

https://massteacher.org/about-the-mta/who-we-are/new-members
California TA's "New Educator North Weekend"

https://ctago.org/events/2019-new-educator-weekend-north/
Arizona's EA's e-SWAG (Educators Soaring with Aspiring Goals)

facebook.com/AEAeSWAG
Georgia Association of Educators' GAME- (GA Association of Millennial Educators))

facebook.com/GAmillennialEducators

Aspiring, New, and Early Career Educator Resources

PSEA's Center for Professional Learning
A amazing set of synchronous and asynchronous PL resources and opportunities for educators

https://www.psea.org/for-members/professional-practice/center-for-professional-learning/
PSEA's Career Toolkit
Awesome Comprehensive resource for educators looking to build their career in PA as an educator

https://www.psea.org/for-members/member-resources2/career-planning-toolkit/
PSEA's "You and Your Certificate"
A comprehensive resource to help you understand the complex world of educator certification in PA

https://www.psea.org/for-members/your-profession/certification/
The PHEAA "PA Student Teacher Support Program"
The PHEAA page for the Student Teacher Stipend in PA

https://www.pheaa.org/partner-access/schools/pa-student-teacher-support-program/
PDE's new "Career Opportunities" Toolkit and Map
PDE's new comprehensive tool that shows current PA Education Job Openings

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/recruitment-and-recognition/career-opportunities.html
PDE's "Teach in PA" and "Educator Career Toolkit"

https://www.pa.gov/teachpa/#path
PDE's SAS Evaluation of Educator Effectiveness Toolkit
PDE Toolkit provides guidance on the PA Evaluation system for educator professional employees and TPE's

https://www.pdesas.org/Frameworks/TeacherFrameworks/TeacherEffectiveness/
Cult of Pedagogy "New Teachers" Hub
A phenomenal site with Blog, videos, podcasts, resources, and more all focused on effective teaching and pedagogy

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/tag/first-year-teachers/
Cult of Pedagogy's "EduTips"
Micro-episodes of the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast that offers small, useful thing that will help you become a better teacher

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/edutips/
Edutopia's New Teacher Toolkit Resource Page
A fantastic set of curriculum-planning tips, guidance, and other resources meant to help new teachers plan effective activi

http://www.edutopia.org/article/new-teacher-resources-toolkit
Cult of Pedagogy Article "17 Tweaks That Make a Big Difference in Group Work"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/group-work-17-tweaks/
Cult of Pedagogy Article: "Teaching Executive Functions to All Students"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/executive-functions/
Education Weekly's "New and Early Career Educator" Hub

https://www.edweek.org/new-teachers
The Teaching Channel's "New Teacher Survival Guide"
Videos that focus on essential skills from lesson planning to classroom management to differentiation filled with useful "do's a

https://learn.teachingchannel.com/new-teacher
NEA's Professional Learning Hub

https://www.nea.org/professional-learning
NEA's Educators Resource Library
Click on the "Professional Practice" Filter button

https://www.nea.org/resource-library?
Edutopia Article: "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023"
Edutopia's 10 studies you shouldn’t miss—from what AI can (and can’t) do to the neuroscience of brain synchrony.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-most-significant-education-studies-2023
NEA Article: Making the Most of Student Teaching: Make the Experience Great

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/making-most-student-teaching-make-experience-great
NEA Article: "Making the Most of Student Teaching: Great Activities"

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/making-most-student-teaching-great-activities
NEA Article: "Making the Most of Student Teaching: Positive Professional Relationships"

https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/making-most-student-teaching-positive-professional-relationships
"Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers," by Cult of Pedagogy's Jennifer Gonzalez
Just Read it

http://www.cultofpedagogy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Find-Your-Marigold.pdf
Cult of Pedagogy's "Big List of Class Discussion Strategies" Blogpost
Wonderful post describes 15 different specific low- & high-prep class discussion stretegies

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/
NEA Educator Pay Hub

https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/educator-pay-benefits
Khan Academy's "Official Praxis® Core Prep" Hub

https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/praxis-core
PDE's Career Opportunities Page

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/RecruitRecog/CareerOpps/Pages/default.aspx
Navigating the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) for New Education Graduates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXFnaygVgFo&feature=youtu.be
New Teacher Center
An organization working to improve student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers, experienced teachers and

https://newteachercenter.org/
12 Tips for New Teachers

12tips for new teachers.pdf
Restorative Practices: A Guide for Educators
An Educator's Guide to Fostering Positive School Climate and Culture

http://www.otlcampaign.org/restorative-practices
Beyond Bias: Countering Stereotypes in School
This yearlong series will examine efforts to recognize and overcome discrimination in schools.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/projects/beyond-bias-countering-stereotypes-in-school.html
What Is 'Culturally Competent' Teaching? (Videos)

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2016/09/what_is_culturally_competent_teaching_videos.html?cmp=eml-enl-tu-news2-RM
A page for new and early career educators with 13 free, downloadable great referencs from Edutopia
Edutopia’s downloadable and printable back-to-school resources are collected here for easy classroom reference

http://www.edutopia.org/article/free-teacher-back-to-school-downloads-resources?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Edutopia%20Back%20to%20School%20August%202016%20lngm%20A&utm_content=&utm_term=top5&spMailingID=15166266&spUserI
MY Presentation for PSEA May 2023 House of Delegates on Educator Pipeline and Ed Rising.pdf

PSEA Presentation for PSEA HoD on Educator Pipeline and Ed Rising .pdf

Differentiated Instruction

Diffit for Teachers
to get “just right” instructional materials, saving tons of time and helping all students to access grade level content

https://web.diffit.me/
Literacy Design Collaborative
Awesome resource to support teachers in creating high-quality literacy instruction across subjects & grade levels

https://coretools.ldc.org/resources
MagicSchool AI
Suite of AI-powered tools to help teachers' planning, workloads, and providing personalized learning experiences for students.

https://www.magicschool.ai/
Differentiation Central.com
DI guru Carol Ann Tomlinson's 'go to' place for reliable information and resources that will help deepen your understanding and

http://differentiationcentral.com/what-is-differentiated-instruction/
Differentiation LiveBinder
Awesome set of free resources for differentiated and digital differentiated classroom

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1936850
Cult of Pedagogy's "How to Personalize Instruction with Student Seminars"
A "How To" on optional small-group mini-lessons held during class, with the key word being optional

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-seminars/
Cult of Pedagogy's "How to Use Backward Chaining to Differentiate Instruction"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/backward-chaining/
Graphic Flow Chart Explaining Principles of DI

Differentiated Instruction Cover Sheet.docx
Lesson Plan Template Emphasizing DI

Differentiated Instruction Lesson Planning Template.pdf
Ability and Instructional Grouping Page

http://www.adprima.com/grouping.htm
A Teacher's Guide to Differentiating Instruction
Fantastic and Very practical introduction, explanation, and "how to" for DI

http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Teacher_s_Guide/
Sample Interest & Reading Surveys

Sample Interest & Reading Survey.docx
Florida Technology Integration Matrix
The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students.

http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php
Teaching Channel
Huge variety of Teaching Channel Resources focused on DI

https://www.teachingchannel.org/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=differentiated+Instruction&commit=Search
Video Explaining Kaplan's Depth and Complexity Model Icons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_4MUTM5s94
Introducing Kaplan's Depth and Complexity Model

http://www.byrdseed.com/introducing-depth-and-complexity/
Differentiation Doesn't Work
Education Weekly Commentary by James R. Delisle on why Differentiated Instruction doesn't work

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/01/07/differentiation-doesnt-work.html
Differentiation Does, in Fact, Work
Education Weekly's response Commentary by one of differentiated instruction's foremost proponents

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/01/28/differentiation-does-in-fact-work.html
3 Simple Ways to Differentiate Instruction in Any Class
AJ Juliani's Blog

http://ajjuliani.com/3-simple-ways-differentiate-instruction-class
Differentiating Instruction Using Mobile Technology Tools
ASCD Article about using mobile devices to effectively differentiate instruction for students

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol10/1017-carbaugh.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-10-17
Accompanying Handout for Dr. Clayton's Presentation on DI

Handout Packet for Differentaited Instruction Presentation.pdf

Classroom Management

Cult of Pedagogy's Classroom Management Hub

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/category/classroom-management-craft/
The S.E.R.V.E. Model Staples

https://characterstrong.notion.site/The-S-E-R-V-E-Staples-5a7d61fc08ad49d4a7663949477721a4
Edutopia's Classroom Management Hub
Learn strategies for building positive, compassionate classroom communities that engage learners, and find and exchange tips for

https://www.edutopia.org/topic/classroom-management
Edutopia's Classroom Management Resource Page
Wonderful set of Classroom Management Resources

http://www.edutopia.org/article/new-teachers-classroom-management-resources
ASCD Ed. Leadership Article by the Marzanos: "The Key to Classroom Management"
The article describes teacher strategies for shaping the dynamics of the classroom through the balance of these three types of b

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept03/vol61/num01/The-Key-to-Classroom-Management.aspx
NEA's Classroom Management Portal

http://www.nea.org/tools/ClassroomManagement.html
Edutopia Article: "How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently"
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new & experienced teachers think about CM + 6 takeaways for effective CM

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-novice-and-expert-teachers-approach-classroom-management-differently
Article by Jennifer Gonzalez "10 Ways to Sabotage Your Classroom Management"

http://www.middleweb.com/19037/10-ways-sabotage-classroom-management/
Ed Week Article "Are Aspiring Teachers Learning Classroom Management? It Varies"

blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_now/2020/10/are_aspiring_teachers_learning_classroom_management_skills_in_college.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-news2-rm&M=59733760&U=2739577&UUID=5b6751aea488feb7e61c7c37c3621a7c
Edutopia's "Flexible Classrooms: Research Is Scarce, But Promising" Article
Edutopia article on the the research-supported benefits of "Flexible Classrooms" for students and their academic performance

https://www.edutopia.org/article/flexible-classrooms-research-scarce-promising
ClassDojo.com
A free classroom tool that helps teachers save time, boost classroom engagement, and improve student behavior quickly and easily

https://www.classdojo.com
The CHAMPs classroom management syste
Website devoted to CHAMPs (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, Success) Classroom Management approach

http://www.dailyteachingtools.com/champs-classroom-management.html
CHAMPs 100 Classroom Management Techniques

http://www.dailyteachingtools.com/champs-classroom-management-signs.html#4
Classroom Culture vs. Classroom Management

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2015/08/25/class-culture-vs-class-mgmnt
Bloomz
A single app for Classroom management, student portfolios, communication, coordination, and community building

https://www.bloomz.net/
Classrooms in Action: Tech for Teachers- Classroom Management Resources
Fantastic classroom management resources page

http://ilclassroomtech.weebly.com/classroomteacher-resources.html
Teacher Helpline's "15 Awesome Books for Classroom Management"

https://www.weareteachers.com/classroom-management-books/
ClassDojo Growth Mindset Video Series
Short video lessons on “growth mindset” for teachers to use that are lessons featuring the Class Dojo cartoon characters.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgOUb7t6VTS0-TPSPInBpg
Handout from my Classroom Management Presentation

Classroom Management Handout with Tech Tips.pdf
My "Effective Classroom Management: What does the research tell us works?" Presentation slides deck

My Classroom Management Presentation_1.pdf

Maker Movement, Design Thinking, & Genius Hour

Maker Movement

Edutopia's Maker Movement Educator Resources

http://www.edutopia.org/article/maker-education-resources
MakerEducation.com

http://www.makereducation.com
Larry Ferlazzo's Maker Movement Education Blog & Resources

http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2013/06/24/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-maker-movement-help-me-find-more/
MakerEd.org Educator Resource Library

http://makered.org/resources/
Maker Schools: Classroom Tinkers & Inventors
Sylvia Libow Martinez & Gary S. Stager website focused on middle school maker movement

http://www.middleweb.com/8362/classroom-tinkers-inventors/
Garnet Valley School District's MS Makerspace Hub

https://sites.google.com/a/garnetvalley.org/gvms-makerspace/

Design Thinking

The Atlantic article entitled "How Design Thinking Became a Buzzword at School"
Interesting article discussing the evolution of "Design Thinking" in school curricula

https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/01/how-design-thinking-became-a-buzzword-at-school/512150/
AJ Juliani's "Launch Cycle" Design Thinking Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhQWrHQwYTk
A.J. Juliani's The Beginner’s Guide to Design Thinking in the Classroom

http://ajjuliani.com/the-beginners-guide-to-design-thinking-in-the-classroom/
IDEO's Design Thinking for Educators Toolkit
A free, how-to toolkit and coursework that introduces educators to the process and methods of design.

http://www.designthinkingforeducators.com
Stanford Design Program or "d. School" K-12 Lab

http://www.k12lab.org
Mount Vernon Institute for Innovation Design Thinking Center
Awesome set of design thinking resources for educators

http://www.mvifi.org/designthinking/
Design Thinking Basics: Five Simple Steps

http://viewpoints.io/entry/design-thinking-basics-five-simple-steps
Harvard's "Project Zero" Tools & Resources

http://www.pz.harvard.edu/search/resources?f%5B0%5D=sm_field_resource_type%3ATool

Genius Hour/Google Time/Passion Projects.

The Einstein Project
From a post by A.J. Juliani

http://ajjuliani.com/einstein/
Edutopia's "6 Tips for Getting Started with Genius Hour" Article

http://www.edutopia.org/groups/personalized-learning/802456
Awesome Genius Hour "LiveBinder"
Awesome, free LiveBinder full of Genius Hour Resources for teachers

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=829279
Genius Hour Wikispace

http://geniushour.wikispaces.com/
My Own Genius Hour
Joy Kirr is a middle school teacher, author, and speaker. Her 7th grade ELA (English Language Arts) classes are working to impro

http://geniushour.blogspot.com/
A Genius Hour LiveBinder full of Resources for Teachers

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/829279
Genius Hour WikiSpace

http://geniushour.wikispaces.com/
Genius Hour Educator Resources

http://www.geniushour.com/2013/04/06/genius-hour-teacher-resources/
20% Time in Education.com
Educator Kate Petty's wonderful resource site on 20% time in the classroom

http://www.20timeineducation.com/20-time-community
Engage Their Minds Genius Hour Resource Page

https://engagetheirminds.com/genius-hour-resources/
Genius Hour Guidebook Site

https://www.geniushourguide.org/the-genius-hour-guidebook/

Personalized Learning & Student Inquiry-Centered Instruction

Ed Week Special Report Personalized Learning: VISION VS. REALITY

https://www.edweek.org/ew/collections/personalized-learning/index.html?intc=highsearch
Ed Week Article: "What is Personalized Learning?"

https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/technology-in-education/index.html?intc=highsearch#personalized
Ed Week Article "6 Big Mistakes That Can Undermine Personalized Learning Efforts"

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/11/06/6-big-mistakes-that-can-undermine-personalized.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-news2&M=58986868&U=2739577&UUID=5b6751aea488feb7e61c7c37c3621a7c
Ed Week's "Spotlight" on Personalized Learning

https://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/products/spotlight-on-personalized-learning-2017.html?intc=highsearch-ewp
Edutopia's "Personalized Learning: Enabling Student Voice and Choice Through Projects" page

http://www.edutopia.org/practice/personalized-learning-enabling-student-voice-and-choice-through-projects?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=082416%20enews%20engagement%20ngm&utm_content=&utm_term=fea1hed&spMailingID=15255875&s
Teachers College of Columbia Univeristy's Reading & Writing Project
State-of-the-art tools and methods for K-8 teaching reading and writing, for using performance assessments and learning progress

http://readingandwritingproject.org/resources
George Couros's Blog & Website
Focused on "Innovator's Mindset"

https://georgecouros.ca/blog/
AJ Juliani's "The Ultimate Guide to Choice Boards and Learning Menus"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-choice-boards-and-learning-menus/
Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
LDC is a national community of educators providing a teacher-designed and research-proven framework, online tools, and resources

http://ldc.org
Mathematics Design Collaborative's Mathematics Assessment Project (MAP)
Contains well-engineered tools and lessons for formative and summative assessment that expose students’ mathematical knowledge a

http://map.mathshell.org/index.php
Cogitations of Mr. Cockrum
Educator and Author Troy Cockrum's site focused on 20% time and flipped learning in the classroom

http://cogitationsofmrcockrum.blogspot.com/
Kevin Brookhouser.com
Educator and Author Kevin Brookhouser's site focused on project based learning, coding in schools, and how technology will

http://www.kevinbrookhouser.com/
PracticalTheory.org/blog
Principal of Science Leadership Academy (SLA) Chris Lehman's pioneering blog on inquiry-driven, project-based learning

http://practicaltheory.org/blog/
User Generated Education
Dr. Jackie Gerstein's blog and resource page on "User-Generated" education

https://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/
What's Going on in Mr. Solarz' Class?
Elementary educator Paul Solarz's website focused on inquiry-based education with elementary students

http://psolarz.weebly.com/mr-solarz-eportfolio
Compassion Based Learning.com
Educator Oliver Schinkten's compassion-based learning blogs to inquiry to another level

http://compassionbasedlearning.blogspot.com/
CoolCatTeacher.com
Award winning teachers Vicki Davis's fantastic blog and resource page on integrating inquiry and technology in to teaching

http://www.coolcatteacher.com/
AngelaMaiers.com
Wonderful site for educators to access resources around "Choose2Matter", "Genius Matters", and "MatterGrams" resources to suppor

https://www.angelamaiers.com/
The Nerdy Teacher.com
ISTE's 2013 Teacher of the Year Nicholas Provenzano's site with information, perspective and resources on inquiry-based educatio

http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/
DARE TO CARE create, communicate, collaborate, and think critically
Educator Denise Kreb's blog and resource site

http://mrsdkrebs.edublogs.org/
George Couros's Blog & Website
Focused on "Innovator's Mindset"

https://georgecouros.ca/blog/
Vermont's Agency Education Act 77 Personalized Learning Page

http://education.vermont.gov/student-learning/personalized-learning
GALE's Opposing Viewpoints Database Link

http://solutions.cengage.com/InContext/Opposing-Viewpoints/
Mass-Customized Learning Consortium- Mid-Atlantic

https://www.mclconsortium.org/
Mass-Customized Learning.com

http://www.masscustomizedlearning.com/
Henry County (GA) School District's Personalized Learning Hub

https://schoolwires.henry.k12.ga.us/personalizedlearning
iNACOL's "What is Personalized Learning?"

https://www.inacol.org/news/what-is-personalized-learning/
Google Applied Digital Skills
Site where students can teach and learn practical digital skills using free project-based video curriculum with ready-to-use vid

https://applieddigitalskills.withgoogle.com/
Garnet Valley School District's "Collaboration and Innovation" Resource Hub

https://sites.google.com/a/garnetvalley.org/bses-innovation-and-collaboration-lab/
The Canopy Project
A diverse set of innovative schools, & develop an index of approaches to student-centered learning.

https://www.christenseninstitute.org/canopy-project/
My Dec 1, 2017 PSEA HoD PI Innovative Instructional Strategies for a Personalized Learning Mindset Presentation

My Dec 1, 2017 PSEA HoD PI Innovative Instructional Strategies for a Personalized Learning Mindset Presentation.pdf
"My Bonus Book" Independent Reading Anchor Activity

Bonus Book Comprehensive Assignment.pdf
"Clayton's Crazy Court" Student Inquiry Driven Unit

Clayton\_s Crazy Court Packet PDF.pdf

Project/Problem/Product-Based Learning

PBLWorks Project Based Learning Resources
A wide array of PBL-related resources organized into three broad categories: things to read, to watch, or to interact with, with

https://www.pblworks.org/?_ga=2.63926383.1314611288.1602195741-908528814.1600295815
Edutopia's PBL Page
Edutopia's dynamic classroom approach in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges and acquire a deeper

http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning
AJ Juliani's PBL Article "PBL Does not have to be a 6-8 week Unit"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/project-based-learning-does-not-have-to-be-a-6-8-week-unit
AJ Juliani's PBL Article "How to Use Design Thinking, PBL, & Genius Hour to Get Kids Making"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/how-to-use-design-sprints-pbl-and-genius-hour-to-get-kids-making
Real PBL.com

https://realpbl.com/sample-projects/
21 st Century Educational Technology and Learning's PBL Resource Page
Free Project Based Learning Resources That Will Place Students At The Center Of Learning

https://21centuryedtech.wordpress.com/2010/01/16/free-project-based-learning-resources-that-will-place-students-at-the-center-of-learning/
Project Based Learning Checklists

http://pblchecklist.4teachers.org/checklist.shtml
Stanford's PBL Lab
This PBL initiative by Stanford University focuses on the five P’s: problem, project, product, process and people

https://pbl.stanford.edu/
YouTube's Problem Based Learning Library

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=problem+based+learning
Student's Guide to PBL
A Complete Guide to Project-Based Learning

http://www.studentguide.org/the-complete-guide-to-project-based-learning/
Tech for Teachers PBL Resources

https://sites.google.com/a/apps.edina.k12.mn.us/techresourcesforteachers/secondary/project-based-learning-resources
Teaching Channel's PBL Video Library

https://learn.teachingchannel.com/videos
The PBL Blog

https://www.bie.org/blog/pbl_in_the_mirror_4_rs_of_planning_for_teacher_reflection
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's PBL site
A brief resource for teachers, this site offers in-depth discussion of project-based learning

http://college.cengage.com/education/pbl/index.html
VideoNotes
A free web tool that allows users to take notes on a videos that are synchronized with the video being watched and integrated in

http://www.videonot.es/
PixiClip
Provides a whiteboard where you can add images,text, videos, drawings, annotations and a recording feature that allows you to re

http://www.pixiclip.com
Animal Inquiry
An interactive is a versatile tool that can enhance student inquiry in research at the elementary level.

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/animal-inquiry-30020.html
Hero's Journey
An interactive tool to provide students with background on the hero's journey and give opportunity to explore several of the jou

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/hero-journey-30069.html
Amazon Storybuilder
A cloud-based writing tool that can create stories useing “notecards” to represent a single beat or event in a story

https://studios.amazon.com/storybuilder
Magisto YouTube Video Editor & Maker
A fun and easy way to automatically edit videos and share them

https://www.youtube.com/user/magisto
Ed Puzzle
Allows users to edit existing videos and embed questions and interactive features within

https://edpuzzle.com/
Edutopia's "Personalized Learning: Enabling Student Voice and Choice Through Projects"

http://www.edutopia.org/practice/personalized-learning-enabling-student-voice-and-choice-through-projects?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=082416%20enews%20engagement%20ngm&utm_content=&utm_term=fea1hed&spMailingID=15255875&s
Ask a Teacher.com's 47 Visual Learning Options for Your PBL

http://askatechteacher.com/2014/10/24/47-visual-learning-options-for-your-pbl/

Enrichment

National Enrichment Teachers Association

http://netanational.org/whatisenrichmentteaching.html
Edutopia Blog: Ensuring Enrichment and Intervention
By Hood River MS Brent Emmons

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/ensuring-enrichment-and-intervention-brent-emmons
Delivering an effective enrichment programme
UK Secondary Education Best Practices Page

http://www.sec-ed.co.uk/best-practice/delivering-an-effective-enrichment-programme/
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District (NY) Enrichment Page

http://www.hflcsd.org/parents.cfm?subpage=463527
Engaging the Whole Child: Enrichment and Academics Working Together

https://www.doe.k12.de.us/cms/lib09/DE01922744/Centricity/Domain/141/EngagingWholeChild.pdf

Progress Monitoring

Literably.com
Literably is a classroom tool that helps elementary teachers monitor students’ progress in reading. The site administers and sco

http://www.literably.com
Assessing Mathematical Understanding Diagnostic and Progress Monitoring for K & 1st Grade
NW Regional Ed Laboratory's wonderful fully developed diagnostic progress monitoring assessments and tracking sheets. Spanish &

http://educationnorthwest.org/resources/assessing-mathematical-understanding
Maryland's Kindergarten Readiness Assessment & Instruction Site
KRA is a kindergarten readiness tool that allows teachers to measure each child's school readiness across multiple domains.

https://maryland.kready.org/olms/2400
EasyCBM.com
Assessment and reporting tools that includes a combination of benchmarking, progress monitoring, and comprehensive reporting. gr

https://www.easycbm.com/
Columbia University Teachers College Running Records System

http://readingandwritingproject.org/resources/assessments/running-records
Melrose Public Schools Curriculum WIKI Space
Awesome free comprehensive resource with math. literacy, PD, and progress monitoring resources

http://melrosecurriculum.wikispaces.com/

Depth of Knowledge (DoK)

Dr. Norman Webb's DoK Guide

Webbs_DOK_Guide.pdf
DoK Slide Wheel

M1-Slide_19_DOK_Wheel_Slide.pdf
DoK Leveled Question Stems

DOK-Question-Stems-1ims9xf.pdf
Hess's DoK Cognitive Rigor Matrix for ELA

http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/M1-Slide_22_DOK_Hess_Cognitive_Rigor.pdf
Hess's DoK Cognitive Rigor Matrix for Math/Science

http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/m2-activity_2_handout.pdf
Hess Blank DoK Cognitive Rigor Matrix Template

Blank Cognitive Rigor Matrix Hess.doc.pdf

Math

Common Core Mathematics Assessment & Instruction Resources

Illustrative Mathematics.org
Wonderful resources for Common Core Performace Based Math Assessment & Instruction Resources

http://www.illustrativemathematics.org/
PARCC Math Sample Items
The sample items represent the current state of PARCC item development and provide users a snapshot of what the 2014-2015 assess

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/practice-tests/math/
Smarter Balanced Sample Math Items
Smarter Balanced sample items illustrate the rigor and complexity of the Mathematics items and performance tasks students will e

http://www.smarterbalanced.org/assessments/samples/#questions
AchievetheCore.org
This website is full of free content designed to help educators understand and implement the Common Core State Standards. It inc

http://www.achievethecore.org/dashboard/300/search/1/2/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
Mathematics Common Core ToolBox
This site is a resource designed to support districts working to meet the challenge and the opportunity of the new standards. He

http://www.ccsstoolbox.com/
Mathematics Assessment Project
(MAP) aims to bring to life the Common Core State Standards (CCSSM) in a way that will help teachers and their students turn the

http://map.mathshell.org/materials/index.php
Mathematics Design Collaborative
(MDC) brings to mathematics teaching and learning high-quality instructional tools and professional support services that play a

http://map.mathshell.org
Mathematics Design Collaborative Overview

MDC_Brochure.pdf
EngageNY
NY's "Open Resource" with Common Core Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction resources, all free.

https://www.engageny.org/3-8
UnboundED.org
Free CC stanardsds-aligned PreK-12 Math resources that draw from EngageNY sequenced by experts in curriculum design and instruct

https://www.unbounded.org/
LearnZillion- Full K- 8 CC Math Curriculum and Grade 2-12 Video Library

https://learnzillion.com/resources/75114-math
Inside Mathematics Grade 2- HS bank of fully developed performance based assessments

http://www.insidemathematics.org/performance-assessment-tasks
CPALMS- FLA's public curriculum resource hub

https://www.cpalms.org/Public/search/Standard

Mathematics Instructional Resources

Common Core for Middle Grades Math LiveBinder
Awesome set of free Middle School CC Math Resources

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=380192
Phenomenal Teacher Resources for Every Course K-12: Click on "Live Binder Teacher Resource" tab to access!
Phenomenal "Live Binder" Resource Center for every course K-12. Click on

http://www.floydboe.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3118197&pageId=8165361
LearnZillion.com
A learning platform that includes video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting all focused on Common Core standards.

http://learnzillion.com/lessons
CCGPS K-5 Wiki Space

http://ccgpsmathematicsk-5.wikispaces.com/
Georgia' Tech's CSI Mathematics: A Great Mathematics Resource for Teachers, Students, & Parents
A wonderful resource for home-school connection & support. Already has letters developed and ready to be sent home in Spanish!

https://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/csi/
CCGPS 6-8 Wiki Space

http://ccgpsmathematics6-8.wikispaces.com/home
CCGPS 9-10 Wiki Space

http://ccgpsmathematics9-10.wikispaces.com/home
CPLAMS (Collaborate, Plan, Align, Learn, Motivate, & Share): FLA's comprehensive toolkit of information, resources, and tools organized by grade level.
A comprehensive online toolbox of info, vetted resources, and interactive tools. It is the State of Florida’s official source fo

www.cpalms.org
Common Core State Standards for Math LiveBinder of Resources for Teachers
Fantastic set of free Common Core Math Resources for Teachers

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=187117
CCGPS Analytic Geometry Comprehensive Course Overview

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/Math-9-12.aspx
CCGPS Released Test Item Booklet and Commentary

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/EOCT-Resources.aspx
UnboundED.org
Free CC stanardsds-aligned PreK-12 Math resources that draw from EngageNY sequenced by experts in curriculum design and instruct

https://www.unbounded.org/explore_curriculum?subjects=math
EngageNY Quality Review Rubric & Process for Math
Criterion-based rubrics and review processes to evaluate quality of lessons & units to address the CC Standards.

http://www.engageny.org/sites/default/files/resource/attachments/tri-state-math-rubric-slides.pdf
Common Core Conversation Math Resources

http://www.commoncoreconversation.com/math-resources.html#sthash.TYUE4pDP.dpbs
Common Core Sheets
Awesome resource to helps teachers design and/or find Common Core Instruction "Sheets" and assessments

www.commoncoresheets.com
Get the Math (Grades 7-10)
A great platform that mixes videos, web interaction, and real-world scenarios, whereProfessionals in the fashion, sports, and sp

http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math
PhotoMath App
Link to App that reads and solves mathematical problems by using the camera of your mobile device in real-time. It makes math ea

https://photomath.net/en/
Mathalicious (Grades 5-8)
This online math education app puts students into fun, relevant situations and teaches them how to use middle and high school ma

http://www.mathalicious.com
DragonBox (Grades 1-5)
game that “secretly teaches algebra,” this math education app has won a number of significant awards for children’s educational

http://www.dragonboxapp.com/index.html
EngageNY
NY's "Open Resource" with Common Core Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction resources, all free.

https://www.engageny.org/ccss-library/?f[0]=im_field_subject%3A13601
Melrose Public Schools Curriculum WIKI Space
Awesome free comprehensive resource with math. literacy, PD, and progress monitoring resources

http://melrosecurriculum.wikispaces.com
10 Great Video Resources for Math Teaching
Fantastic Edutopia article with links and descriptions of 10 top math video resources for educators

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-math-video-resources
Algebra Nation
A dynamic online (and printed workbook) resource that helps students master Algebra 1 – the gateway math course that has implica

https://www.algebranation.com/

STEM

PA STEM Toolkit- OER Commons
Collection of curated, integrated K-12 STEM educational resources that are aligned to PDE

https://www.oercommons.org/groups/pa-stem-toolkit/2127/?__hub_id=52
Engineering is Elementary Website- (eie.org)
A project of the National Center for Technological Literacy at the Museum of Science, Boston to address America’s pressing need

http://www.eie.org/
PDE's New STEELS Hub (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS) Standards
PA's new K—12 integrated approach to science education, including the new standards, designed for implementation July 1, 2025.

https://www.pdesas.org/Page/Viewer/ViewPage/58/?SectionPageItemId=13003
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Hub
NGSS Hub contains: The Standards, Instruction & Assessment, including Units & Assessment Items, & Planning & Communication

https://www.nextgenscience.org/
Council of State Science Supervisors' Science Professional Learning Standards (SPLS)
A guide to professional development and professional learning for science education

https://cosss.org/Professional-Learning
STEM Instructional and Intervention Resources
Broward County School District's hub for STEM Instruction and Intervention Resources

http://stem.browardschools.com/
Get the Math
Get the Math is about algebra in the real world. See how professionals use math in music, fashion, videogames, restaurants, bask

http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math
Project Noah
A tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.

http://www.projectnoah.org/
California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Apps

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/apps/
The Radix Endeavor (Grades 8-12)
An innovative way to get students excited about math and science. Students adventurously navigate their way through the island o

https://www.radixendeavor.org/
Labster (Grades 9-College Level)
This web-based app focuses on teaching biotechnology and microbiology, specifically to perform labs that are too expensive or un

https://www.labster.com/
Instructables (Grades 6-12)
A great source for cool projects that will inspire and guide kids includcommunity of user-created projects include a huge repert

http://www.instructables.com/
Mathalicious (Grades 5-8)
A real-world based math site that's interactive and aligned with the CCSS. It puts students into fun, relevant situations, and t

http://www.mathalicious.com/
TinkerCad
Tinkercad is an easy, browser-based 3D design and modeling tool for all. Tinkercad allows users to imagine anything and then des

https://www.tinkercad.com
Minecraftedu.com
The website for Minecraft for Education

http://minecraftedu.com/
PhotoMath App
Link to App that reads and solves mathematical problems by using the camera of your mobile device in real-time. It makes math ea

https://photomath.net/en/
Code.org
a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, and increasing participation by women and underrepresented stude

https://code.org/
Article: "7 Apps for Teaching Children Coding Skills"
Great Edutopia article on best apps to teach kids coding skills

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/7-apps-teaching-children-coding-anna-adam
Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) STEM design templates
Free standards-aligned, literacy-rich module templates built around the design and development process scientists use every day.

http://sciencecollection.ldc.org/?utm_source=LDC+External+List&utm_campaign=cf6fff43b5-New_STEM_modules_ready_to_go_2_18_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ba41f27258-cf6fff43b5-365551541
Possible Worlds Science Gaming Website
Digital games designed to help improve student understanding of often misunderstood scientific concepts.

http://possibleworlds.edc.org
Khan Academy's teaching kids coding resource page

https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/hour-of-code/hour-of-code-for-teachers/a/using-hour-of-code-in-your-classroom?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Hour%20Of%20Code%20is%20Coming%20Teacher%20Email%202016&utm_term=All%20Teachers
PA Dept of Education STEM Page

www.STEM.pa.gov

Co-Teaching

Cult of Pedagogy's "Co-Teaching: How to Make it Work"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/co-teaching-push-in/
Edutopia's "How to Choose a Co-Teaching Model"
Knowing the pros and cons of the six models of co-teaching can help teachers determine which one is best for a given lesson

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-choose-co-teaching-model
Edutopia's "Co-Teaching in Distance Learning"
A middle school English and special education teacher share how they meet the needs of all of their students

https://www.edutopia.org/article/co-teaching-distance-learning
ASCD PODCAST: "Preparing to Succeed with Co-Teaching: A guide to getting it right"

https://www.ascd.org/podcasts/preparing-to-succeed-with-co-teaching-a-guide-to-getting-it-right
ASCD Article "Co-Teaching to Support ELLs"

https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/co-teaching-to-support-ells
ASCD Article: "Co-Teach Your Way to Successful Inclusion"

https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/co-teach-your-way-to-successful-inclusion
Co-Teaching Overview Video with Six Co-Teaching Models Explained by CSU Chico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWB8cg0K3DE&list=PLCDsTyftAA2D_buI_Rti5phLZ1DdFsAMc
Cornerstone for Teachers Tips for Co-Teaching & Team Teaching

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/free-resources/your-teaching-scenario/co-teaching-team-teaching
Edutopia's "Learning Partners: Co-Teaching With Community Experts"

https://www.edutopia.org/video/learning-partners-co-teaching-community-experts
Co-Teaching - West Virginia Department of Education

https://wvde.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20805-Co-teaching-Fact-Sheet_v3.pdf
My "Effective Co-Teaching" Presentation

My Co-Teaching Presentation.pdf

School/Site Based Management in Schools

Site Based Management Preliminary Considerations Synthesis Document

Preliminary Considerations no memo.docx
Site Based Management PowerPoint Overview

Site-based Management August 19.pptx
Who, What, & Why of Site Based Mangement
ASCD Article

http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational_leadership/dec95/vol53/num04/The_Who,_What,_and_Why_of_Site-Based_Management.aspx
Site Based Management Article from Education World Magazine

http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin176.shtml
Critical Issues and Examples of Site Based Management in Action

http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/envrnmnt/go/go700.htm
World Bank's Toolkit for Successfully Implementing School Based Management

World Bank\_s Toolkit for Implementing SBM.pdf
ASCD Organizing for Successful School Based Management Guidebook

Organizing for Successful School-Based Management.pdf

John Hattie's "Visible Learning" and Doug Lemov's "Teach Like a

Visible Learning MetaX Hub
The most up-to-date Visible Learning research, interpretations, and analyses database site.

https://www.visiblelearningmetax.com/
Visible Learning.org

http://visible-learning.org/
Hattie's Ranking of Effect Sizes
In his ground-breaking study “Visible Learning” he ranked 138 influences that are related to learning outcomes from very positiv

http://visible-learning.org/hattie-ranking-influences-effect-sizes-learning-achievement/
Teacher's Toolbox Connected to Visible Learning

http://www.teacherstoolbox.co.uk/T_effect_sizes.html#feedback
Free Online Class with modeules on "Visible Learning for Teachers: Maximizing Impact"
A free online class with 9 module for those interested in Hattie's "Visible Learning for Teachers"

http://classmill.com/ryanjohnson/visible-learning-for-teachers-maximizing-impact
Blog on Hattie's Visible Learning

http://making-teaching-visible.blogspot.com/2016/07/assessment-capable-learners.html
Teach Like a Champion Hub of Resources

https://teachlikeachampion.org/resources/grab-and-go/
Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Video Library

http://teachlikeachampion.com/resources/sample-videos/
Teach Like a Champion 2.0 Grid of the 62 specific techniques with Descriptions

https://teachlikeachampion.com/wp-content/uploads/Teach-Like-a-Champion-2.0-Placemat-with-the-Nanango-Nine.pdf
My "Effective Instruction: What does the research tell us works?" Presentation

My Effective Instruction Presentation.pdf

Science of Learning

Sense and Sensation.com
Blog that explores ideas, practice, and the human experience to contribute to our greater understanding of the concrete, every-d

http://www.senseandsensation.com/
Sense & Sensation's "The Cognitive Science of Education (14-Part Series)"
Incredible set of focused articles on science of learning and applications for teaching

http://www.senseandsensation.com/p/the-cognitive-science-of-education.html
Make It Stick.com
Home of groundbreaking book, based on latest research in cognitive science, offers powerful strategies for memory & learning

https://www.makeitstick.com/learning-strategies
"Make it Stick" Retrieval Practice Resource Site

https://www.retrievalpractice.org/make-it-stick
Edutopia Article: "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023"
Edutopia's 10 studies you shouldn’t miss—from what AI can (and can’t) do to the neuroscience of brain synchrony.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/10-most-significant-education-studies-2023
Four Research-Based Strategies Every Teacher Should be Using
Jenifer Gonzalez's "Cult of Pedagogy" Blog

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/powerful-teaching/
5 minute Video on "Pro Tips: How to Study"
Five minute video clip that highlights the myths and research-based most effective practices for students to use to study

https://vimeo.com/169193980?ref=em-share
Retrieval Practice.org
Website that focuses on how to use retrieval practice to improve learning.

https://www.retrievalpractice.org/
Cult of Pedagogy's "10 Ways to Give a Better Lecture"

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/better-lecture/
Edutopia's article "How Mistakes Help Students Learn"

https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-questions-help-students-learn
Edutopia's article "Harnessing the Power of the Productive Struggle"

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/harnessing-power-of-productive-struggle-ellie-cowen
Great Math Teaching Ideas.com

http://www.greatmathsteachingideas.com/
Learning Scientists.org
A website by cognitive psychological scientists interested in research on education with a focus on the science of learning

http://www.learningscientists.org/
"Learning how to Learn" TED Talk by Barbara Oakley at TEDxOaklandUniversity
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley i

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O96fE1E-rf8
Coursera Course: Learning How To Learn

https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn
The Educator's Notebook
A curated newsletter on the concerns of education, ranging from practical pieces on curriculum and pedagogy to new research into

http://www.educatorsnotebook.com/
"Make it Stick" Flipgrid Resource site

https://flipgrid.com/477db3
My "Using the Science of the Brain and Learning to Optimize Instruction" Presentation

Using the Science of Learning to be a Better Teacher_1.pdf

Student Meta-cognition, Goal setting, Reflection, Exam Wrap

The Role of Metacognition in Teaching

http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/metacognition/teaching_metacognition.html
ASCD article "Teaching Goal Setting to Help Students Take Ownership of Learning"
ASCD article on goal setting with elementary students

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol12/1201-aymett.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-12-01
ASCD Article "Starting the Conversation About Academic Goal Setting"

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol12/1201-aymett.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-12-01
ASCD article "Three Simple and Powerful Ways to Use Technology for Setting Student Goals"

http://www.ascd.org/ascd-express/vol12/1201-csillag.aspx?utm_source=ascdexpress&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Express-12-01
"Metacognition And Learning: Strategies For Instructional Design"

http://theelearningcoach.com/learning/metacognition-and-learning/
Video: "Metacognitive Strategies: Definition & Examples"

http://study.com/academy/lesson/metacognitive-strategies-definition-examples-quiz.html
Carnegie Mellon University's Exam Wrapper Resource Page
Wonderful set of exam wrappers examples, including math, chemistry, and other science examples

https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/teach/examwrappers/
Cognitive Wrappers: Using Metacognition and Reflection to Improve Learning

http://teachingnaked.com/cognitive-wrappers-using-metacognition-and-reflection-to-improve-learning/
Duquesne University's "What can students learn from an Exam Wrapper, Post-Test Survey or Error Analysis Exercise?"

http://www.duq.edu/about/centers-and-institutes/center-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-and-learning/exam-wrappers
U. of California Irvine Assignment & Exam Wrapper Examples

http://cei.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2017/05/Assignment-and-Exam-Wrapper.pdf
Stanford University's "Teaching Commons" Exam Wrappers Webpage

https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/teaching-talk/exam-wrappers
Cult of Pedagogy Blog "Moving from Feedback to Feedforward"
Explores the practice of "feedforward" and shows us how and why it works

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/feedforward/
My Student Meta-Cognition, Tracking, and Reflection Literacy Exam Wrapper Examples

Combined Handouts (4).pdf

Questioning & Teacher Talk

ThoughtCo.'s "Effective Teacher Questioning Techniques"

https://www.thoughtco.com/effective-teacher-techniques-8389
Nine Teacher "talk moves" designed by MA researchers to promote "academically productive" discussions

https://www.edutopia.org/sites/default/files/2019-10/Productive_Talk.pdf
OSU's "Questioning Techniques: Research-Based Strategies for Teachers"

http://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/issue/energy-and-the-polar-environment/questioning-techniques-research-based-strategies-for-teachers
Cult of Pedagogy's "Big List of Class Discussion Strategies" Blogpost
Wonderful post describes 15 different specific low- & high-prep class discussion stretegies

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/
TeachFX
App that provides teachers feedback on portions of class are teacher talk, student talk, group talk, and wait time

https://teachfx.com/
Ed Research & Development Org's Teacher "Talk Science Primer"

https://inquiryproject.terc.edu/shared/pd/TalkScience_Primer.pdf
Ed Week article "How Much Should Teachers Talk in the Classroom? Much Less, Some Say"

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2019/12/11/how-much-should-teachers-talk-in-the.html?cmp=eml-enl-eu-news1&M=59003615&U=2739577&UUID=5b6751aea488feb7e61c7c37c3621a7c
Blog: "Six Simple Ways to Get Your Students Talking More in Class"

https://blog.commonlit.org/6-simple-ways-to-get-your-students-talking-78ef0d58d51a
NSEAD's "Effective Questioning and Classroom Talk"

http://www.nsead.org/downloads/Effective_Questioning&Talk.pdf

Socratic Seminar

Facing Ourselves and History Socratic Seminar Resource

https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/socratic-seminar
Teaching Channel's "Engaging Students in Socratic Seminars" Video Series

https://www.teachingchannel.com/k12-hub/blog/socratic-seminars/
John's Spencer's "Designing Socratic Seminars to Ensure That All Students Can Participate"

https://spencereducation.com/socratic-seminars/
Socratic Seminar Template and Samples

Socratic Seminar Template and Samples_1.pdf
Socratic Seminar PDF Document
This doc provides overview, key elements, sample questions, and more for teachers to implement Socratic Seminars

SocSem.pdf
Cult of Pedagogy's "Big List of Class Discussion Strategies" Blogpost
Wonderful post describes 15 different specific low- & high-prep class discussion stretegies

https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/speaking-listening-techniques/
Edutopia's Socratic Seminars Hub

https://www.edutopia.org/critical-thinking-discussion-HS-resources
Socratic Seminar Directions Word Doc
This Word Document provides overview, directions, management, and possible setp and assessment methods for Socratic Seminars

Socratic_Seminars-Directions.doc
NCTE Post "Crafting and Conducting a Successful Socratic Seminar"

https://ncte.org/blog/2017/12/crafting-conducting-successful-socratic-seminar/
Mind in Bloom's "5 Steps to a Successful Socratic Seminar"

https://minds-in-bloom.com/5-steps-to-successful-socratic-seminar_29/
Read.Write.Think. (NCTE & ILA's) Socratic Seminar link

http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/socratic-seminars-30600.html
Grant Wiggins' Socratic Seminars: Guidelines

Grant Wiggins-Socratic Seminar.pdf
Tips For Socratic Seminar Prep

Preparing for a Socratic Seminar.pdf
Sample of Posters for Display during Socratic Seminars

Socratic Seminar Posters.pdf
Socratic Seminar Opening Question Samples & Questioning Technique Tips

Socratic Seminar Questioning.pdf
Sample Socratic Seminar Evaluation/Observation Sheets

Sample Evaluation-Observation Sheets.pdf
Socratic Seminar Student Prep Work Graphic Organizer Sample

Socratic Seminar Prep Work Samples.pdf
Socratic Seminar Lesson Plans
Lesson plans for wide range of grade levels. Outline the Socratic seminar process and suggest questions for more than 70 texts—f

https://paideia-seminar-plans.org/
Paideia Active Learning: Socratic Seminar
A Socratic Seminar site for rigorous approach, designed to improve students’ critical thinking and communication skills.

https://paideia.org/blogs/npc/paideia-socratic-seminar
My Socratic Seminar Docs

SKM_C284e17071811150.pdf
My Socratic Seminar Docs II

SKM_C284e18071612510.pdf

Performance Task Assessment

ASCD's "Teacher's Guide to Performance-Based Learning and Assessment"
ASCD article on What is Performance-Based Learning and Assessment, and Why is it Important?

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/196021/chapters/What_is_Performance-Based_Learning_and_Assessment,_and_Why_is_it_Important%C2%A2.aspx
Edutopia article: "Performance-Based Assessment: Reviewing the Basics"
Edutopia article by Patricia Hilliard, PhD, Director of STEM Accelerator

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/performance-based-assessment-reviewing-basics-patricia-hilliard
Article by Jay McTighe & Steven Ferrara "Performance Based Assessment in the Classroom"

http://jaymctighe.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Performance-Based-Assessment-in-the-Classroom.pdf
Chapter 4 of Stiggins & Chappuis book "Classroom Assessment for Student Learning"

http://www-tc.pbs.org/teacherline/courses/inst325/docs/inst325_stiggins.pdf
The School Redesign Network at Stanford University's article on Performance Based Assessment

https://edpolicy.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/events/materials/2011-06-linked-learning-performance-based-assessment.pdf
Wonderful WEAC article on Performance Assessment

https://www.learner.org/workshops/socialstudies/pdf/session7/7.PerformanceAssessment.pdf
Jay McTIghe's Defined Learning "What is a Performance Task"

https://blog.performancetask.com/what-is-a-performance-task-part-1-9fa0d99ead3b#.1wb4obqcg
Assessment and Accountability Comprehensive Center's "Using Performance-Based Student Assessments"

http://www.centerii.org/handbook/Resources/7_H_Using_Performance_Based_Assessments.pdf
AJ Juliani Article "Performance Tasks > Traditional Assessments"

https://www.ajjuliani.com/blog/5-ways-to-rethink-curriculum

Professional Learning Communites (PLC's)

A PLC Guidebook

THEPLCGUIDEBOOK9_03_2013.pdf
A Sample High School PLC Manual

LHS_PLC_Manual-1.pdf
PLC Overview

Solution Tree PLC Overview.pdf
PLC Critical Issues for Consideration

Critical Issues For PLC Team Consideration.pdf
PLC Cultural Shifts

Cultural Shifts in a PLC.pdf
PLC Terms Glossary

PLC terms glossary.pdf
PLC Team Cycle

PLCTeamCycle.pdf
PLC Promising Professional Practices

Promising Practices-Professional Learning Communities.pdf
PLC's 4 Key Driving Questions

The4DrivingQuestions.pdf
PLC Form Templates

PLC Template forms.pdf
A Balanced System of Assessment Model Document

ABalancedandCoherentSystemofAssessment.pdf
A PLC Elementary Master Schedule Template

blank_elem_PLC_master_schedule.doc
All Things PLC Tools & Resource Page
All Things PLC downloadable resources, including protocols and templates

http://www.allthingsplc.info/tools-resources/page,1/filtered,0/categories,/type
National Staff Development Article" One Step at a Time"-The Seven Stages that PLCs move through in their Progression
Fantastic article by Parry Graham and Bill Ferriter on the 7 stages the PLCs generally go through as they progress and mature.

http://www.esc16.net/users/0020/2015%20Summit/One%20Step%20at%20a%20Time.pdf
Montezuma School District K-6 District PLC Comprehensive Manual
A wonderful example of an elementary school PLC comprehensive manual

http://www.allthingsplc.info/files/uploads/montezuma-plc-handbook-2394.pdf
Parkrose School District (Oregon) PLC Comprehensive PLC Manual & Guidebook

http://do.parkrose.k12.or.us/assets/files/departments/Student%20Services/9.26.11%20Professional%20Development%20Handbook%202011-2012.pdf

PLC Data Analysis

ATLAS Protocol for Analyzing Data in a Group

Atals Protocol for Analyzing Data.pdf
PLC Data Analysis Protocol

PLC data_analysis_protocol.pdf
PLC PPT for Constructing Data Walls

PLC Constructing Data Wallsv2003.ppt
PLC Group Data Analysis Interactive Excel Template

PLCGroupDataAnalysis_V3_Excel2003.xls
PLC Common Assessment Analyzer Interactive Excel Template

TestItemAnalysisCalculator_V2_Excel_2003 (1).xls

PLC Portfolios

PLC Portfolio Activities Framework

PLC Portfolio Activities.pdf

PLC Protocols

ATLAS Protocol for Analyzing Data in a Group

Atals Protocol for Analyzing Data_1.pdf
A PLC Data Analysis Protocol

PLC data_analysis_protocol_1.pdf
Here's What, So What, No What PLC Protocol

Here\_s What So What Now What Data Analysis Protocol.doc
Atlas-Looking at Student Work Protocol

Atlas-Looking at Student Work Protocol.pdf
PLC Descriptive Review Group Protocol

Descriptive Review Protocol.pdf
Looking at Students' Thinking (LAST) Protocol

LAST Protocol2.pdf
School Reform Iniative Protocols
A bank of downloadable PLC protocol templates from School Reform Institute

http://www.schoolreforminitiative.org/protocols/
National School Reform Faculty Protocols
National School Reform Faculty's bevy of "Critical Friends" downloadable protocols

http://www.nsrfharmony.org/free-resources/protocols
"All Things PLC" Resource and Template Bank
At this site there a multitude of downloadable, free PLC Protocols and Templates available

http://www.allthingsplc.info/tools-resources/page,1/filtered,0/categories,/type
Project Zero Collaborative Assessment Conference Protocol
A collaborative student work analysis protocol from Harvard's Project Zero

http://schoolreforminitiative.org/doc/cac.pdf
ASCD Protocols for Examining Student Work

http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/109037/chapters/Protocols-for-Examining-Student-Work.aspx
MMP Protocol for analyzing student work

https://www4.uwm.edu/Org/mmp/PDFs/Bedford-Hollinger-Huinker-WTM06.pdf
ATLAS- Learning From Student Work Protoco

http://www.nsrfharmony.org/system/files/protocols/atlas_lfsw_0.pdf

PLC Pyramid of Interventions Resources

Pyramid of Interventions Systematic Template

PLC Systematic Intervention Template.pdf
Pyramid of Interventions Considerations

PLC Pyramid of Interventions Considerations.pdf
Pyramid of Interventions Sample Elementary Schedule

PLC Pyramid of Interventions Schedule Examples Elementary.pdf
Pyramid of Interventions Sample Secondary Schedule

Pyramid of Intervetions HS Example.pdf
PLC Student Proficiency Tracker Interactive Template

PLC Student Profiency Tracker.xlsx

PLC Self-Assessment

PLC at Work Self-Assessment Continuum Rubric

PLC at Work Continuum Self-Assessment Rubric.pdf
PLC Continuum Rubric

PLC_Continuum_Rubric.pdf
PLC Collaborative Culture Self-Assessment

collaborativeculture.pdf
PLC Learning as Fundamental Purpose Self-Assessment

PLC learningasourfundamentalpurpose_part1.pdf

PLC SMART Goals

PLC SMART Goal Worksheet Template

PLC Smart goal worksheet template.pdf
PLC Team SMART Goal Interactive Development Template

TeamSmartGoalLiveInteractiveForm.pdf
PLC Team SMART Goal Setting Plan Development Template

TeamSMART goal-setting plan template.pdf
PLC 3rd Grade Team SMART Goal Example

PLC Smart Goal Worksheet-3rd grade example.pdf
PLC Team SMART Goal 8th Grade Example

PLC Smart goal worksheet-8th grade Example.pdf
PLC Team SMART Goal High School Example

PLC Smart Goal Worksheet_HS SS Example.pdf

PLC Team Action Plans

PLC Action Plan Template

Action Plan Template_001.doc
PLC Team Action Plan Elementary Reading Example

PLC Action Plan Elementary Reading Exemplar.doc
PLC Team Action Plan Elementary Math Example

PLC Action Plan Math Exemplar.doc
PLC Team Action Plan Secondary ELA Example

PLC Action Plan Secondary ELA Exemplar.doc
PLC Action Plan NON-Example

PLC Action Plan NON-Eample.doc

PLC Team Meetings

PLC Team Meeting Log Template

PLC Team Meeting Log TEMPLATE.doc
PLC Team Meeting Log Exemplar

TeamMeetingLogEXEMPLAR.doc
PLC Team Meeeting Activity Sign in Sheet Template

PLC ACTIVITY SIGN IN SHEET Template.doc
PLC Team Roles & Descriptions

PLC_Team_Roles & Descriptions.pdf
PLC Team Roles to Consider

PLC Team Roles to Consider.pdf
Establishing PLC Team Meeting Roles Template

Establishing_Team Meeting_Roles Template.doc
Team Meeting Template1

PLCMeetingMinutesTemplate.doc
Team Meeting Template 2

PLCMinutesTemplate 2.doc

PLC Team Norms

PLC Team Norms Interactive Development Template

OurTeamNormsLiveInteractiveForm.pdf
PLC Team Norms Sample

plc-norms-sample.pdf
PLC Team Norm Setting

PLC_Norm_Setting.pdf

PLC Websites

All Things PLC
This site provides you with tons of tools, resources, and information about PLC's and is supported by Solution Tree.

http://www.allthingsplc.info/tools-resources
Professional Learning Communities
This is the School District of Osceola County, FL phenomenal website with links and hundreds of very useful tools, examples, and

http://www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/ResearchEvalAcct/ProfessionalLearningCommunities.asp
Central Point School District PLC Website

http://www.district6.org/do/for-staff/plc-team-resources/

PLC- Common Formative Assessments

District Process and template for Developing Common Formative Assessments in PLCs

http://www.district6.org/do/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/PLC_Formative_Assessments.pdf
PLC Protocol for Developing a Common Assessment

sampleprotocolfordevelopinganassessment.pdf
Designing Common Assessments from Pasco County Schools

https://pasco.instructure.com/courses/40780/pages/design-common-assessments
Jay McTighe's Common Performance Assessment Curriculum Planning Template

http://www.ccebos.org/qpa_tools/Tool8_Common_Performance_Assess_Curric_Plan_Template.pdf
Spring Lake Park School District's PLC Team Planning Guide

http://www.springlakeparkschools.org/sites/springlakeparkschools.org/files/files/departments/teaching_and_learning/slp_planning_guides.pdf

2025 PSEA Gettysburg Conference New & Early Career School

Presentations and Resources

PSEA's Center for Professional Learning

https://www.psea.org/for-members/professional-practice/center-for-professional-learning/
Gettysburg 2026 New & Early Career Interest Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoVKGAQgl1b5CPOjSZtiq9od8U5jJq4ZxZyQxFhX-RqZfD7w/viewform
Maintaining Your Certificate Links

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OMzoaDJ3M8AMKRfEgvYMj6bou1gJUw9GRCjduZ_PrbY/edit?usp=sharing
PSEA's You & Your Certificate

https://www.psea.org/for-members/your-profession/certification/
PDE's Valid & Active Certificate Summary

https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/ContinuinEd/Act%2048%20and%20PERMS/Pages/CertificateStatusEducators.aspx
Julie Smith's "Know Your Contract" Presentation

2025 Know Your Contract.pdf
Julie Smith's "Theory and Structure of Salary Schedules" Presentation

2025 Theory and Structure of Salary Schedules.pdf
Pam Watts' "IEP Code"

IEPCode.pdf
Pam Watts' Presentation on Students with Autism

Autism Gettysburg.pdf
PaTTAN PBSP.pdf

PaTTAN PBSP.pdf
New Doe IEP.pdf

New Doe IEP.pdf
FBA Process.pdf

FBA Process.pdf
Functional-Behavior-Assessment-Form-BLANK (1).pdf

Functional-Behavior-Assessment-Form-BLANK (1).pdf
Understanding and Implementing BSP.pdf

Understanding and Implementing BSP.pdf
Mike Bogdan's "Active Learning" Presentation

https://portaportal.com/downloads?i=MTcyMDE0OTE=

Z-My Dissertation

My Dissertation-Final Draft

clayton_christopher_m_201412_phd.pdf
9/10th Grade Instructional Framework

Grades 9-10 Grammar and Mechanics Instructional Framework.pdf
11/12th Grade Instructional Framework

Grade 11-12 Grammar & Mechanics Framework Packet.pdf
11-12 Formative Assessment Portfolio

11-12 Formative Assessment Portfolio.pdf
11-12 G & M Tracking & Reflection Sheet

11-12 Grammar & Mechanics & Vocab Tracking Reflection Sheet.pdf
9-10 G & M Tracking & Reflection Sheet

Grades 9-10 G & M Tracking & Reflection Sheet.pdf
9-10 Formative Assessment Portfolio

9-10 Formative Assessment Portfolio.pdf
Writing Tracking & Reflection Sheet

10th Writing Tracking & Reflection.pdf

NEA SSO

Student PSEA Program Leadership Information Binder

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/1995765
Student PSEA Chapter President's Toolkit

http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2084741#anchor
Student PSEA Servant Leadership PPT

SPSEA Servant-Leadership Training- Transtion Meeting 2018.pdf