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  • Enhance Intervention Efforts

    by Jana Bennett

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    You collect student data all the time. From small efforts like spot-checking for understanding and asking students to respond in class, to large endeavors like end-of-year targets, the collection of informative data is a constant in your school.

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  • Why Are There Three RTI Tiers and What Do They Mean?

    by Jana Bennett

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    Students have diverse and varying learning needs, and it’s the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), which includes the response to intervention (RTI) process, that helps educators identify struggling students early and provide the appropriate level of support.

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  • What Did I learn from Sofia?

    by Jana Bennett

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    In September we began the Year of Sofia. We talked about how Sofia tested in all four domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Even though Sofia isn't an actual student, her story mirrors the many students for whom TELL is used to help progress monitor literacy skills. Her story is told through the eyes of her 2nd grade teacher, Susan Harris.

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  • Understand the Benchmark Assessment Cycle

    Maurya Buchanan

    by Maurya Buchanan

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    Discover the aimswebPlus Assessment Cycle

    As your district prepares students to achieve their end-of-year goals, you’re probably overwhelmed by all the preparation tools available. Students in need of additional support require frequent monitoring, while other students benefit from a few benchmarking assessments—or screenings—throughout the school year. What schedule and tools should you use to meet every student’s needs while running an efficient classroom?

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  • Using TELL to Build Data Protocols

    by Jana Bennett

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    In September we began the Year of Sofia. We talked about how Sofia tested in all four domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Even though Sofia isn't an actual student, her story mirrors the many students for whom TELL is used to help progress monitor literacy skills. Her story is told through the eyes of her 2nd grade teacher, Susan Harris.

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  • Targeting Specific Areas for Improvement for Sofia

    by Jana Bennett

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    In September we began the Year of Sofia. We talked about how Sofia tested in all four domains—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Even though Sofia isn't an actual student, her story mirrors the many students for whom TELL is used to help progress monitor literacy skills. Her story is told through the eyes of her 2nd grade teacher, Susan Harris.

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