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Danielson-Ready Observation Lessons

Overview of how each Danielson observation lesson aligns to components 1a, 1e, 2b, and 3a-3d.

Danielson, Observation, 1a, 1e, 2b, 3a-3d
Tutorial

ELL Support: WIDA Levels Explained

Understanding WIDA proficiency levels 1-6 and how they map to the scaffolded materials in each unit.

ELL, WIDA, Scaffolding, Language Support
Lesson

Building a Trauma-Informed Classroom

Strategies and writing prompts for post-break reentry that honor every student's experience.

Trauma-Informed, SEL, Writing Prompts, Reentry
Unit Guide

Grade 7 Q1 Overview

Quarter 1 curriculum map with standards alignment, text selections, and pacing guide.

Curriculum Map, Standards Alignment, Pacing Guide
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Differentiation at a Glance

One-page reference sheet showing how Approaching, On-Level, and Enrichment tiers work across all units.

Differentiation, Tiered Materials, Approaching, On-Level, Enrichment
Tutorial

How to Use the Student-Facing Slides

A quick guide to navigating the interactive HTML slide decks with your students.

Slides, Student-Facing, Technology, Getting Started
Lesson

Grade 6 Q1 Unit 1: Eleven

Complete lesson delivery page for Sandra Cisneros's 'Eleven' — 5-day unit with GRR framework, assessments, discussion questions, creative activities, and differentiation.

Sandra Cisneros, Eleven, Figurative Language, POV, GRR, Character Analysis, Narrative
Tutorial

Getting Started with GRR

A walkthrough of the Gradual Release of Responsibility framework and how it's built into every unit.

GRR, Framework, Getting Started