The educator’s guide to universal screening in education
The educator’s guide to universal screening in education
May 26, 2022
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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 [...]
Prevention: The key to managing student behavior
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 [...]
Product Highlights: Prioritizing learning recovery this year
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
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.
Providing authentic assessment with Star CBM Lectura
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
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 [...]
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?
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 [...]
How to successfully utilize MTSS problem-solving models in education
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 [...]
Using Trip Steps to guide instructional reading time
Using Trip Steps to guide instructional reading time
March 11, 2022
Last summer, Renaissance released Trip Steps for Mathematics, which are essential math skills that are also disproportionately difficult for students to learn at grade level. At the request of our school and district partners, we’re now releasing Trip [...]
How to accelerate learning during summer 2022
How to accelerate learning during summer 2022
February 25, 2022
This summer will be different than most—not only because of the ongoing disruptions to learning but because districts have plentiful funding to support their summer programs. Summer learning experiences are encompassed in ESSER funding uses. Administrators are not accustomed [...]
