Understanding Tier 1: Instructional strategies that support an engaged classroom

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Understanding Tier 1: Instructional strategies that support an engaged classroom

June 2, 2022

One of the most common topics of conversation in schools is improving the quality of Tier 1 instruction. This is because the relationship between a teacher and a student and what’s happening at school is one of the most important [...]

Supporting oral reading fluency with myON

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Supporting oral reading fluency with myON

May 27, 2022

The myON digital reading platform provides students with 24/7 access to thousands of fiction and nonfiction books. Most myON texts include natural-voice audio narration to model fluent reading. With Back-to-School 2022, myON will also allow students to record themselves [...]

The educator’s guide to universal screening in education

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The educator’s guide to universal screening in education

May 26, 2022

As educators, we know that many of our students are struggling. But waiting for a referral from teachers or parents before providing the needed support can be detrimental to both learning and social outcomes—and referrals aren’t able to predict learning [...]

Prevention: The key to managing student behavior

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Prevention: The key to managing student behavior

May 12, 2022

Most teachers enter the field of education because they enjoy working with students and they love learning. But too often, student behavior—and addressing misbehavior—can seem to derail a teacher’s best efforts at doing the thing they love. What if we [...]

Product Highlights: Prioritizing learning recovery this year

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Product Highlights: Prioritizing learning recovery this year

May 6, 2022

Our recent How Kids Are Performing report shows that students at most grade levels are making gains in both reading and math this school year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact student learning, especially in the early grades.

Beginning with the end in mind: How to use backward mapping to enhance learning

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Beginning with the end in mind: How to use backward mapping to enhance learning

April 14, 2022

Assessment and instruction are intrinsically linked. As educators, we know that when we construct high-quality assessments and are strategic in their delivery, we have the right data at the right time to help make better decisions about instruction. But exactly [...]

Providing authentic assessment with Star CBM Lectura

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Providing authentic assessment with Star CBM Lectura

April 8, 2022

In 2020, Renaissance introduced Star CBM Reading, which assesses K–6 students’ literacy development in English. For Back-to-School 2022, we’re releasing the new Star CBM Lectura to assess K–6 students’ literacy development in Spanish as well. We recently had the [...]

Evaluation, measurement, and assessment in teaching and learning

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Evaluation, measurement, and assessment in teaching and learning

April 7, 2022

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Sorting through studies regarding the importance of evaluation, measurement, and assessment in education can feel overwhelming. For many educators, administering tests can be a logistical challenge if they don’t have the right tools and a comprehensive assessment system in place.

What is functional behavior assessment and how can it be used to support the whole child?

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What is functional behavior assessment and how can it be used to support the whole child?

March 24, 2022

Student misbehavior in the classroom can be difficult to address. As an educator, you need to determine the cause of the behavior in order to help change it so that all students can be successful. A functional behavior assessment may [...]

How to successfully utilize MTSS problem-solving models in education

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How to successfully utilize MTSS problem-solving models in education

March 18, 2022

Utilizing MTSS problem-solving models in education is the best way to help students who are struggling in school. So, what does the problem-solving process look like? In this blog, we’ll explain how to approach MTSS problem-solving models in education with [...]

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Understanding Tier 1: Instructional strategies that support an engaged classroom

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Supporting oral reading fluency with myON

Supporting oral reading fluency with myON

The educator’s guide to universal screening in education

The educator’s guide to universal screening in education

Prevention: The key to managing student behavior

Prevention: The key to managing student behavior

Product Highlights: Prioritizing learning recovery this year

Product Highlights: Prioritizing learning recovery this year

Beginning with the end in mind: How to use backward mapping to enhance learning

Beginning with the end in mind: How to use backward mapping to enhance learning

Providing authentic assessment with Star CBM Lectura

Providing authentic assessment with Star CBM Lectura

Evaluation, measurement, and assessment in teaching and learning

Evaluation, measurement, and assessment in teaching and learning

What is functional behavior assessment and how can it be used to support the whole child?

What is functional behavior assessment and how can it be used to support the whole child?

How to successfully utilize MTSS problem-solving models in education

How to successfully utilize MTSS problem-solving models in education