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Differentiated Instruction
A Professional Learning Community asks the following questions: 1. What is it we want all students to learn? 2. How will we know when each student has mastered the essential learning? 3. How will we respond when a student experiences … Continue reading
Professional Learning Communities in North Carolina
Triangle High Five was pleased to host Dr. Rick and Becky DuFour on December 14-15, 2011. Educators from across the state learned how to operate as a Professional Learning Community (PLC). Teacher teams shared ideas and planned how to operate … Continue reading
Supporting Student Achievement Through A Professional Learning Community
Over the past six years, Triangle High Five has offered professional development on the topics of common formative assessments, grading practices, developing collaborative teams, data analysis, and other relevant issues related to teaching and learning. The main focus for Chapel … Continue reading
What Is A Professional Learning Community?
Does your school operate as a Professional Learning Community? Hundreds of schools across the United States proclaim that they are a professional learning community. The reality is that a faculty meeting, a grade level meeting, a conversation in the parking … Continue reading
Algebra Readiness Summit
On August 10, Triangle High Five partnered with SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market, to host the 2nd Annual Algebra Readiness Summit. Dr. Jim Goodnight, Chief Executive Officer of … Continue reading
A Guide to Aligning the Common Core State Standards with the Framework for 21st Century Skills
A New Resource for Educators Partnership for 21 Century Skills is pleased to announce the public launch of the P21 Common Core Toolkit: A Guide to Aligning the Common Core State Standards with the Framework for 21st Century Skills … Continue reading
Curriculum Meetings Without Meetings
Michael Fisher, an education consultant and member of ASCD Faculty, recently presented at the ASCD Summer Conference July 1-3. He posted his presentation and resources in a LiveBinder titled, Curriculum Meetings Without Meetings. Fisher encourages teachers to utilize free tools … Continue reading
Those Kids
Have you ever sat in a meeting with teachers and administrators and heard the term “those kids?” If you have heard someone utter, “those kids,” then it is likely that you have also heard the following phrases: “That group”; “They … Continue reading
A Plan for Supporting All Students
“In schools throughout North America, teachers begin the year with the sincere hope that they will be able to help all of their students learn the most essential knowledge and skills of their grade levels or courses. They work very, … Continue reading
The 360 Degree Leader
Are you a classroom teacher, principal, or curriculum director? Do you wonder what your school district would look like and how it would operate if you could be the principal or superintendent for one year? In The 360 Degree Leader, … Continue reading