Quote of the day- You cannot intervene your way out of core instruction that is not effective - Terri Metcalf #tier1instruction

What struck me about this presentation from Sweden is the participation of 20 teachers in a research project consisting of literature studies for 6 months. They had previously completed 4 LS. I like how the seminars are structured for prof learning. #WALS2021.

#TXLS Kinder lesson Natha Howell Elementary School the is morning. Students are thinking, pairing, and sharing all about pigs. ESC Region 11

Catherine Lewis (2021): The swirling of one current affects the others in ways that may not be easy to predict. If any one of the currents is neglected for too long, #lessonstudy is unlikely to be effective or sustained.

1st grade students Charles E. Nash Elementary School are writing opinions about the moon, becoming experts through the Jigsaw method, and learning sign language to increase language acquisition. Just WOW! #TXLS Texas Education Agency ESC Region 11

Teachers have the power to make small changes to instruction that leverage learning to the highest degree. This week, 8th gr SS students Strike Middle School showcased their ability to collaborate in groups to evaluate presidents using co-created criteria. Go #TXLS team!

One of the values that guides me: Multiple literacies exist. They are all valuable. The child who writes a 5-paragraph-essay to elaborate on their thinking is not “more capable” than the kid who sketches a diagram. We can work in ways that acknowledge this. ❤️📝 #CRErestorative

I used this as a mentor text to show teens how to conduct and write up simple research. Ranked: Fast-Food Chicken Tenders insider.com/fast-food-chic…

Secondary math teachers engaged in #TXLS Newman Academy-creating success criteria, anchor charts, & word walls to increase students’ ability to express math thinking & communication.

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona speaking at the ASCD conference.

Our TXLS Summer Retreat was in Austin, TX this past week! Collaborating, growing PLCs, and learning together! @R6TXLS R4TXLessonStudy Region 4 TXLS Region 3 ESC Region One ESC ESC10TXLessonStudy ESC11TXLessonStudy Region 9 TXLS ESC 17 Lesson Study

Callisburg ES admin celebrated teachers recently in a Kanpai celebration for all their hard work during PLC time & implementing HQIM to raise student achievement. It was even crispito day in the cafeteria! Callisburg ISD ESC Region 11

Have you already experienced the TXLS PLC process? Join us for a collaborative day of planning for the 2023-24 school year. This session will guide and empower those interested in leading campus PLCs to help teachers use curriculum effectively. registration.esc11.net/catalog/sessio…

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Join #R11TXLS this summer to take curriculum-based PLCs to the next level. Contact Lauren Smith or Rebecca Phifer for more information.

Join us ESC Region 11 on June 12 and July 31 to learn to implement a proven process for PLCs that improves teacher effectiveness & student outcomes through the use of existing instructional materials. Teachers drive this collaborative process to accelerate learning.