A guide for educators on how to integrate the new national anchor guidelines on academic language into everyday curriculum and assessment, for grades 3-5.

This title -- one of a seven book series -- will offer guidance to educators in how to target academic language in planning for student learning as states undergo the implementation of the Common Core and corresponding English language proficiency standards in preparation for the upcoming consortia-led assessments.

Straightforward how-to's from practicing classroom teachers, print and web-based resources, and assessment tips help educators cultivate lasting student engagement and transform educational outcomes with this must-have resource!

This updated edition includes a generous selection of user-friendly strategies that help teachers assess struggling learners, students with special needs, children who are performing at grade level, and advanced learners. Included are practical tools that improve student performance and help them take responsibility for their own learning.

Help striving writers thrive through UDL principles, instructional best practices, classroom-management strategies, low- and high-tech solutions, differentiated instruction, and reproducible tools.

Written for teachers and those who support them, this book helps all educators develop the skills for successful formative assessment across a range of subjects and grade levels.

Vera Ahiyya, beloved as The Tutu Teacher, empowers educators to spark courageous conversations with children about race, identity, and social justice using read alouds as an entry point.

This valuable resource demonstrates how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can help educators make the CCSS in writing and language accessible to all kids.