Continuation School Continuation schools have a long history of providing alternative education pathways for students who struggle in traditional school settings. Established in the early 20th century to address the needs of working youth, continuation schools have evolved to serve a wider range of students facing academic challenges. Today, an estimated one in
What Is the Difference between RTI and MTSS? National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). (2017). The effectiveness of Tier 2 and Tier 3 RTI interventions: A meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6701471/ A 2017 meta-analysis by the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) found that students who received Tier 2 and Tier 3 RTI interventions made significantly
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
What Is Progress Monitoring Progress monitoring is an important part of assessing and tracking the development and growth of students in many areas in education. It involves regularly collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the effectiveness of an individual's progress towards their goals. Progress monitoring helps to ensure that interventions or instructional strategies
How to Assess and Adjust Mid-Year Academic Goals As we find ourselves at the midway point of the academic year, it becomes increasingly important to pause and reflect on the goals set at the beginning of the school year. Whether you're a student navigating the challenges of coursework, an educator guiding a classroom,
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
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
