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9 Common Formative Assessment Examples and Ideas

9 Common Formative Assessment Examples and Ideas

Read more about common formative assessment examples and ideas, both informal and formal assessment methods, and how to implement them in the classroom.

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

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What Is PBIS in Education?

What is PBIS in education? Positive behavioral interventions and supports is an evidence-based, three-tiered framework that focuses on encouraging positive student behavior,

Classcraft Staff

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How to Start a Student Podcast: A Quick Guide

A quick guide for how to start a student podcast, with tips and tricks for teachers for the whole recording process

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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First-Day-of-School Checklist for Teachers

Our first-day-of-school checklist for teachers will help get the new school year off to a great start.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

Building Background Knowledge in K–6 Literacy

Strategies for Building Background Knowledge in Reading, Grades K–6

Learn more about and get strategies for building background knowledge in reading.

Alicia Ivory
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HMH Staff

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A Guide to the 3 PBIS Tiers and How it Works with MTSS 

Learn about the 3 PBIS tiers and how it works with a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to create a cohesive framework.

Mary Dean
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Student Check-In/ Check-Out Sheets

Learn more about student check-in/ check-out sheets and how they can improve classroom behavior, self-efficacy and resliency.

Amanda Clark
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How Does Technology Affect Education?

How does technology affect education? Explore 4 ways instructional technology can make a difference in learning outcomes.

Debi Christensen
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A Brief PBIS Implementation Guide

Learn how to implement PBIS in schools. Explore our brief PBIS implementation guide to help you develop your PBIS plan.

Sara Austin
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What Is the Importance of Technology Integration in Education?

What is the importance of technology integration in education? Technology integration in education is most effective when it’s mobile and versatile.

Debi Christensen
Shaped Contributor

How to Create a PBIS Behavior Plan

How to Create a PBIS Behavior Plan

Learn how to create a PBIS behavior plan. A PBIS action plan acts as a guideline for your entire PBIS initiative.

Timothy Mugabi
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Morgan Hugoboom
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8 Components of PBIS to Support Effective Implementation

8 Components of PBIS to Support Effective Implementation

Discover 8 components of PBIS to support implementation. Successfully implementing a PBIS program requires many different elements to be in place.

Sara Austin
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Timothy Mugabi
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Ryan Crawley
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How to Develop a PBIS Lesson Plan

How to Develop a PBIS Lesson Plan

Learn how to develop PBIS lesson plans. Explore the essential elements of PBIS lessons and templates by intervention tier.

Sara Austin
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Ryan Crawley
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How to Get Teacher Buy-In for PBIS

How to Get Teacher Buy-In for PBIS

Learn how to get teacher buy-in for PBIS. For a PBIS initiative to be effective, getting staff buy-in is critical.

Sara Austin
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Timothy Mugabi
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Morgan Hugoboom
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What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

The History of Personalized Learning

The History of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the history of personalized learning. From its early days in the Victorian era, we have seen personalized learning evolve and grow to its present state.

Casey Brown
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What Is Schoolwide PBIS?

What Are Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS)?

Learn more about schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS), a framework for promoting positive behaviors and appropriate interventions.

Sara Austin
Shaped Contributor

What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

What Is a PBIS Game in Education?

PBIS games can be used to support learning in a variety of ways and can offer an opportunity to practice new skills in a supportive environment.

Sara Austin
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