Create Aligned Lessons
Guidance for developing aligned lessons in ELA/literacy.
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Identify Aligned Curricula using the Instructional Material Evaluation Tool
Guidance for setting up and conducting a textbook review.
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Observe Aligned Instruction using the Instructional Practice Guide
Learn how to use the Instructional Practice Guide for observing and reflecting on instruction.
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Recognize Aligned Assessment
Resources for understanding what the Shifts look like in CCSS-aligned assessment, with examples of test questions to show what is different.
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Understand Foundational Skills
Learn how phonological awareness and phonics connect to early reading through this 7-part mini-course. Certificates verifying professional learning credit hours are available for those who access the “on-demand” version of each module.
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Understand the Shifts
Resources for understanding the Shifts required by college- and career-ready standards.