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July 31, 2012

Published by Educational Epiphany on July 31, 2012

Composing Higher-Order Performance Based Objectives

Daily objectives and instruction that merely requires students to think at the lowest possible level—rote recall of factual information is insufficient to promote high levels of student achievement and fails to meet the needs of classrooms populated by students with varying ability levels. This workshop will equip teachers and school leaders with the capacity to compose […]

July 31, 2012

Published by Educational Epiphany on July 31, 2012

Long Term Planning and Backward Mapping

Textbooks and curriculum guides are not a substitute for long term instructional planning and beginning with the end in mind (backward mapping). Individual teachers and teams of teachers need a succinct roadmap to effectively plan the scope & sequence of instruction, choose appropriate strategies; and identify “best- fit” materials of instruction. This workshop will equip teachers […]

July 31, 2012

Published by Educational Epiphany on July 31, 2012

Using Relevant Data to Drive Decision-Making

Many schools/school systems are data wealthy, but are challenged by the process of utilizing data analyses to directly address the widening achievement gap between and within student groups. This session will equip teachers and school leaders with tools necessary to promote a school-wide/district move beyond using data to inform and toward using data to perform.