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Learning Modules

These Learning Modules are focused on telling the story of teaching and learning in highly effective Early Childhood and Elementary classrooms, with an emphasis on highlighting diverse learning environments (including race, culture, geography, language, and ability).

 

At the beginning of “Amy’s Assessment Part 1”, Ms Amy shares how she uses data portfolio “look for” sheets, observation, and picture...

Grade PK| 2:20

Teacher: Amy Haffner

In “Amy’s Culture 1”, the teacher “reviews” with each student what they did after they made a plan and acted on it....

Grade PK| 1:32

Teacher: Amy Haffner

In “Amy’s Instruction Part 1”, Ms Joanie, the District Movement Teacher, Ms. Amy, the teacher, and the Teaching Assistant, and College Intern...

Grade PK| 14:58

Teacher: Amy Haffner

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade PK| 5:33

Teacher: Amy Haffner

The classroom environment is purposefully planned to support student learning and reflects ECERS expectations.  In this video Ms Amy will introduce you...

Grade PK| 5:35

Teacher: Amy Haffner

The planning conversation when the teacher and principal/instructional coach/teaching peer collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities established through the collective and...

Grade PK| 6:43

Teacher: Amy Haffner
Leader: Apryl Lowe

In this video, you will see Ms Amy, the teacher, and Ms. Apryl, the principal, discuss the work that Amy is doing...

Grade PK| 4:31

Teacher: Amy Haffner
Leader: Apryl Lowe

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Ms Amy, the teacher, and...

Grade PK| 6:47

Teacher: Amy Haffner
Leader: Apryl Lowe

In “Andy Frankel’s Assessment” video, we see two examples of Mr Frankel using assessment in instruction (3d) “in real time” for “just...

Grade 3| 0:01:50

Teacher: Andy Frankel

The classroom environment is purposefully planned from the moment students prepare to come into the learning environment that supports student learning empowerment...

Grade 3| 0:10:16

Teacher: Andy Frankel

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade 3| 0:02:10

Teacher: Andy Frankel

In promoting student learning, educators must work together to share strategies, coordinate joint instructional efforts, and plan for the success of individual...

Grade 3| 0:08:06

Teacher: Andy Frankel

In “Andy Frankel’s Learning Environment/Culture”, Andy shows how important respectful talk, active listening, and high expectations for learning can be through both...

Grade 3| 0:06:08

Teacher: Andy Frankel

The Instructional Learning Environment, using gradual release of teaching to student learning, has three critical learning phases: Large Group Instruction where the...

Grade 3| 0:17:26

Teacher: Andy Frankel

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching/ professional learning process. In this reflection conversation, we will see Andy Frankel,...

Grade 3| 0:09:43

Teacher: Andy Frankel
Leader: Melita Alston

Although the ability of families to participate in their child’s learning at school varies widely, it is a KEY RESPONSIBILITY in early...

Grade 3| 0:09:03

Teacher: Andy Frankel

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal (or instructional coach or teaching peer) collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities...

Grade 3| 0:09:33

Teacher: Andy Frankel
Leader: Melita Alston

Although the ability of families to participate in their child’s learning at school varies widely, it is a KEY RESPONSIBILITY in early...

Grade PK| 0:07:36

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

In “Ellen Ramsey’s Assessment” videos, we get to see how formative assessment of student learning (3d) “in real time” plays an important role in...

Grade PK| 0:01:46

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

In “Ellen Ramsey’s Learning Environment/Culture”, Ellen shows how important respectful talk, active listening, and high expectations for learning can be through purposeful...

Grade PK| 0:02:37

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Pre-Kindergarten Life Skills Class has two critical learning phases: Large Group Instruction where the teacher/teaching team link...

Grade PK| 0:02:44

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the PreK Life Skills classroom to...

Grade PK| 0:02:04

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Ms. Ellen, the teacher, and...

Grade PK| 0:07:42

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

This Pre-Kindergarten Life Skills classroom is purposefully planned to support student IEP learning goals through large group instruction and discrete learning trials,...

Grade PK| 0:08:22

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

The planning conversation is when a teacher and colleague(s) collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities based on collective and individual learning...

Grade PK| 0:05:34

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

In this video, you will see Ms Ellen, Teacher, Ms. Megan, Teaching Associate, and Ms. Megan, Speech Pathologist, highlight their collaborative teaming...

Grade PK| 0:06:59

Teacher: Ellen Ramsey

During “Eva’s Assessment”, Ms. Eva is capturing both visual artifacts (ipad photos) and antidotal notes on her assessment checklist regarding student’s progress...

Grade PK| 1:35

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia

In “Eva’s Culture ”, the teacher uses specific statements and questions to guide students in the center clean-up process.  Take special notice...

Grade PK| 1:42

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia

The classroom environment is purposefully planned to support student learning and reflects ECERS expectations.  In this video Ms Eva will introduce you...

Grade PK| 6:05

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia

Large group and Small Group focuses on the teacher facilitating student intellectual engagement through minds-on learning with large learning concepts as well...

Grade PK| 12:10

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade PK| 1:48

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia

The planning conversation when the teacher and principal/instructional coach/teaching peer collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities established through the collective and...

Grade PK| 7:03

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia
Leader: Apryl Lowe

In this video, you will see Ms Eva, the teacher, and Ms. Apryl, the principal, discuss the work that Eva is doing...

Grade PK| 0:04:27

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia
Leader: Apryl Lowe

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Ms. Eva, the teacher, and...

Grade PK| 0:06:11

Teacher: Eva Gonzalez Heredia
Leader: Apryl Lowe

In “Kelly Crenshaw’s Assessment” videos, we get to see how formative assessment of student learning (3d) “in real time” plays an important...

Grade PK| 4:54

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

In “Kelly Crenshaw’s Learning Environment/Culture”, Kelly shows how important respectful talk, active listening, and high expectations for learning  can be through  both...

Grade PK| 5:02

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Pre-Kindergarten has three critical learning phases: Large Group Instruction where the teacher links the instructional...

Grade PK| 10:55

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

The classroom environment is purposefully planned to support student IEP learning goals through large group, purposeful learning centers, space for individualized instructional...

Grade PK| 9:23

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching/professional learning process. In this reflection conversation, we will see Kelly Crenshaw, the...

Grade PK| 6:36

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade PK| 4:32

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal (or instructional coach or teaching peer) collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities....

Grade PK| 6:43

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

In this video, you will see Kelly Crenshaw’s Teaching Team, in a weekly team meeting. Charlotte Danielson focuses on professionalism in this...

Grade PK| 6:34

Teacher: Kelly Crenshaw

During “Kim’s Assessment”, Ms. Kim is capturing antidotal notes on her assessment checklists/binder regarding student’s progress with reading and math learning standards...

Grade K| 4:18

Teacher: Kim Deering

In “Kim’s Culture ”, Kim Deering, the teacher, is working one-on-one with three very different types of learners. What is consistent in...

Grade K| 4:09

Teacher: Kim Deering

The classroom environment is purposefully planned to support student learning through whole group, math and literacy centers, choice play-based centers, as well...

Grade K| 5:22

Teacher: Kim Deering

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Kindergarten has three critical learning phases: Whole Group Instruction where the teacher links the instructional...

Grade K| 9:44

Teacher: Kim Deering

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade K| 3:55

Teacher: Kim Deering

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal/instructional coach/teaching peer collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities established through the learner...

Grade K| 5:00

Teacher: Kim Deering
Leader: Karen Smith

In this video, you will see Kim Deering, the teacher, and Karen Smith, the Kindergarten Coach, discuss the work that Kim is...

Grade K| 4:35

Teacher: Kim Deering
Leader: Karen Smith

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Kim Deering, the teacher, and...

Grade K| 6:46

Teacher: Kim Deering
Leader: Karen Smith

During “Martha’s Assessment”, Martha, the Kindergarten teacher, is capturing formative assessment data and providing personalized feedback during small group reading and journaling...

Grade K| 0:04:36

Teacher: Martha Mancera

In “Martha’s Culture ”, Martha Mancera, the teacher, shows how important arrival and morning meetings are for fostering a classroom culture where...

Grade K| 0:3:04

Teacher: Martha Mancera

The classroom environment is purposefully planned to support student learning through whole group, math and literacy centers, choice play-based centers, as well...

Grade K| 4:31

Teacher: Martha Mancera

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Kindergarten has three critical learning phases: Whole Group Instruction where the teacher links the instructional...

Grade K| 0:12:05

Teacher: Martha Mancera

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade K| 2:21

Teacher: Martha Mancera

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal/instructional coach/teaching peer collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities established through the learner...

Grade K| 7:25

Teacher: Martha Mancera
Leader: Karen Smith

In this video, you will see Martha Mancera, the teacher, and Karen Smith, the Kindergarten Coach, discuss the work that Martha is...

Grade K| 5:38

Teacher: Martha Mancera
Leader: Karen Smith

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Martha Mancera, the teacher, and...

Grade K| 7:03

Teacher: Martha Mancera

This Pre-Kindergarten Deaf and Hard of Hearing classroom is purposefully planned to support students’ physical, social-emotional and cognitive learning needs through large...

Grade PK| 0:10:37

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Michelle and Molly, the co-teachers...

Grade PK| 0:10:44

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

The planning conversation is when teacher(s) and colleague(s) collaboratively focus on student-learning priorities based on student needs, core curriculum, and school improvement...

Grade PK| 0:10:31

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe
Leader: Katie Cobb

In “Molly and Michelle’s Assessment” videos, we get to see how formative assessment of student learning (3d) “in real time” plays an important role...

Grade PK| 0:02:22

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

In “Molly Herman and Michelle Wolfe’s Learning Environment/Culture”, both teachers and their educational colleagues shows how important respectful talk, active listening, and...

Grade PK| 0:04:34

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Pre-Kindergarten Deaf and Hard of Hearing Class has three critical learning phases:  Large Group Instruction...

Grade PK| 0:08:25

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the PreK Deaf and Hard of...

Grade PK| 0:03:41

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

Although the ability of families to participate in their child’s learning at school varies widely, it is a KEY RESPONSIBILITY in early...

Grade PK| 0:09:27

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

In this video, you will see Molly and Michelle, co-teachers with Janine, their classroom teaching associate highlight their professionalism through collaborative teaming....

Grade PK| 0:03:55

Teacher: Dr. Molly S. Herman Teacher: Michelle Wolfe

In “Sophia Dubreuil’s Assessment” video, we get to see how formative assessment of student learning (3d) “in real time” plays an important...

Grade PK| 2:07

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil
Leader: Michelle Pogliano

In “Sophia Dubreuil’s Learning Environment/Culture”, Sophia shows how important respectful talk, active listening, and high expectations for learning can be through both...

Grade PK| 3:06

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

The classroom environment is purposefully planned from the moment students and families walk through the front door to support the Headstart/Preschool Classroom...

Grade PK| 8:06

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Pre-Kindergarten has three critical learning phases: Large Group Instruction where the teacher links the instructional...

Grade PK| 9:43

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade PK| 3:26

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal (or instructional coach or teaching peer) collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities...

Grade PK| 6:15

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

Although the ability of families to participate in their child’s learning at school varies widely, it is a KEY RESPONSIBILITY in early...

Grade PK| 6:49

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching/ professional learning process. In this reflection conversation, we will see Sophia Dubreuil,...

Grade PK| 5:34

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil
Leader: Michelle Pogliano

In promoting student learning, educators must work together to share strategies, plan joint efforts, and plan for the success of individual students....

Grade PK| 6:24

Teacher: Sophia Dubreuil

Although the ability of families to participate in their child’s learning at school varies widely, it is a KEY RESPONSIBILITY in early...

Grade 1| 2:07

Teacher: Valeska Bass

During the Assessment video, we see Ms Bass providing summative “noticings” that she gathered as she worked with individual and pairs of...

Grade 1| 11:06

Teacher: Valeska Bass

In “Valeska Bass’ Learning Environment/Culture”, Valeska shows how important respectful talk, active listening, and high expectations for learning can be through both...

Grade 1| 3:33

Teacher: Valeska Bass

The classroom environment is purposefully planned from the moment students  walk through the front door to support student learning empowerment and ownership. ...

Grade 1| 5:51

Teacher: Valeska Bass

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching/ professional learning process. In this reflection conversation, we will see Valeska Bass,...

Grade 1| 10:03

Teacher: Valeska Bass
Leader: Melita Alston

In promoting student learning, educators must work together to share strategies, coordinate joint instructional efforts, and plan for the success of individual...

Grade 1| 6:21

Teacher: Valeska Bass

The Instructional Learning Environment, using gradual release of teaching to student learning, has three critical learning phases: Large Group Instruction where the...

Grade 1| 8:57

Teacher: Valeska Bass

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade 1| 1:59

Teacher: Valeska Bass

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal (or instructional coach or teaching peer) collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities...

Grade 1| 8:34

Teacher: Valeska Bass
Leader: Melita Alston

During “Zahidee’s Assessment”, Zahidee, the Kindergarten teacher, is capturing formative assessment data and providing personalized feedback during small group reading and journaling...

Grade K| 9:36

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano

In “Zahidee’s Culture ”, Zahidee Marcano, the Kindergarten teacher, uses her knowledge of the students’ individual reading ability and interests to support...

Grade K| 2:12

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano

The classroom environment is purposefully planned to support student learning through whole group, math and literacy centers, choice play-based centers, as well...

Grade K| 5:31

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano

The Instructional Learning Environment in a play-based Kindergarten has three critical learning phases: Whole Group Instruction where the teacher links the instructional...

Grade K| 17:23

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano

Effective, classroom management is a critical part of any learning environment but it is essential in the early learning classroom to maximize...

Grade K| 6:31

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano

The planning conversation is when the teacher and principal/instructional coach/teaching peer collaborate and focus on the student-learning priorities established through the learner...

Grade K| 6:40

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano
Leader: Karen Smith

In this video, you will see Zahidee Marcano, the Kindergarten teacher, and Karen Smith, the Kindergarten Coach, discuss the work that Zahidee...

Grade K| 5:37

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano
Leader: Karen Smith

The reflection conversation plays an important role in the observation/teaching process. In this discussion, you will see Zahidee Marcano, the Kindergarten teacher,...

Grade K| 5:00

Teacher: Zahideé Marcano
Leader: Karen Smith