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Model, Model, Model
The teacher uses a variety of teaching styles during a “think aloud” to explicitly model for students what they will be doing during their independent practice. This modeling process eventually moves from the teacher modeling to the teacher modeling...
Clamshell
Clamshell is when students close their laptops like clam shells (45 degrees) without closing them completely. It can be used to grab students attention and save time between transitions.
Districtwide Elementary SEL Block
To address an increased need to support students’ social-emotional learning (SEL) during the pandemic, Meriden Public Schools launched a districtwide, daily SEL block in grades K-5.
Trailblazer's Cross Grade-Level Teams
Teachers collaborate across multiple grade levels to support learners whose needs often span beyond grade level skills.
Video Self-Assessment
Students watch their own pre-recorded video footage (of presentations, discussions, etc.) and reflect on their strengths and weaknesses.
Active Spelling
This screencast shows how one teacher engages her students in an active spelling activity. In this video, the educator explains and models the strategy in action, sharing how she guides students through physical movements (e.g., jumping jacks) to...
Structures for Supporting Self-Directed Learning
Teachers created clear norms and supports to help students be effective self-directed learners.
Marzano Levels Poster
This poster helps students accurately assess their level of understanding on Marzano's scale and determine next steps.
Actively Engaging
Choice and agency Self-directed learning Authentic inquiry and application Knowledge activation and reflection