Definition of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Definition of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) Imagine a classroom environment where every student feels supported, understood, and empowered to learn—a place where challenging behaviors are addressed proactively, paving the way for positive growth and development. This ideal can become a reality through the power of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).  BIPs are individualized plans

By |2024-02-27T22:24:58+00:00February 23rd, 2024|Special Education|0 Comments

Why is it important to collect and use data from various progress monitoring assessments throughout the year?

Why is it important to collect and use data from various progress monitoring assessments throughout the year? Teachers use a variety of progress monitoring assessments to gain insight into student progress and instructional needs. Diagnostic assessments are used at the beginning of the school year to see where students' strengths and areas for

By |2024-01-24T16:41:08+00:00December 19th, 2023|Reading Assessment|0 Comments

What is computer-adaptive testing in education?

When a test is not using a fixed form or fixed set of questions but instead adjusts based on input from the test-taker, it is computer-adaptive. The idea is that the questions change based on the students’ responses as they are taking the test. In practice, there are many different types of computer-adaptive tests.

By |2022-08-15T20:55:50+00:00March 5th, 2022|Math Assessment|0 Comments

Tackle Learning Loss with Assessment Best Practices

Whether you are a seasoned Let’s Go Learn user or a brand new user, you should have as many implementation ideas as possible at your fingertips throughout the school year to address learning loss. Having a solid plan in place will help keep you on target. What are your initiatives (district-wide, school-wide, grade-level, etc.)?  Do

By |2022-08-15T20:58:11+00:00January 11th, 2022|Reading Assessment|0 Comments

Key Education Assessment Reports

It’s undeniable that technology has made an impact on education, especially during a year filled with distance and hybrid learning. Increased access to technology can be just as overwhelming as it is helpful. Different platforms offer different content, assessments, and reports. As educators and administrators, we’re always looking for the best data to help

By |2022-08-31T23:55:50+00:00January 5th, 2022|Math Assessment|0 Comments

No Child Left Behind Act: The 2001 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Background: Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) To understand No Child Left Behind (NCLB), it’s necessary to quickly review its history as a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. ESEA was a significant part of President Johnson’s War on Poverty

By |2022-09-02T00:52:06+00:00October 25th, 2021|Education Reform|0 Comments

Summative vs Formative or Diagnostic Assessments

There are many kinds of assessments used in education to evaluate student learning, identify strengths and challenges, and aid in lesson planning, and they often take the form of online tools. This article will explore the strengths and weaknesses of some of these key methods of evaluation. What are summative assessments?

By |2023-02-28T20:07:45+00:00September 30th, 2021|Reading Assessment|0 Comments

What is the Zone of Proximal Development?

Efforts to find the best way to teach students involve many personalized learning strategies. One such strategy is to determine the “zone of proximal development.” The zone of proximal development is the sweet spot for personalized learning, where the subjects and rigor are ideally suited to an individual student’s optimal learning. Ideally, this is the

By |2022-09-01T20:22:22+00:00August 25th, 2020|Reading Assessment|0 Comments
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