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Tag Archives: Washoe
Back to the Classroom to Teach 4th Grade
For the last four years, I have been introducing myself as a Teacher On Special Assignment working for Washoe’s Curriculum & Instruction Department. That changes in a few weeks when the new academic year begins and I officially become one … Continue reading
Posted in Core Task Project
Tagged Aaron Grossman, Cathy Schmidt, Common Core, Core Task Project, CTP, Huffaker, Torrey Palmer, Washoe
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Coherent Body of Knowledge Presentation Materials
Educators gathered to review the research and the opinions that have helped inform Washoe’s decision to focus on building a coherent body of knowledge using rich non-fiction. This included editorials by Deborah Meiers and Robert Pondiscio, research by cognitive psychologist … Continue reading
Posted in Content Knowledge
Tagged CCSS, IPG, Meiers, NVACS, Pondiscio, PowerPoint, Washoe, Willingham
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A Closer Look at Text Complexity and Using Rich Nonfiction
The Melton Elementary staff reviewed evidence describing why all students should be working with complex texts and rich nonfiction. This included looking at the MetaMetrics study on Lexiles and Dr. Tim Shanahan’s review of the ACT study, “Reading Between the … Continue reading
Posted in Content Knowledge
Tagged ACT Study, Core Knowledge, Lexiles, Melton, nonfiction, Shanahan, Washoe
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OSP Review of Core Knowledge Implementation
The Office of School Performance reviewed the current implementation of Core Knowledge. The 15-minute presentation focused on current supports and conditions for success. You can review the PowerPoint that was shared here.
Posted in Content Knowledge
Tagged CCSS, conditions, Core Knowledge, OSP, PowerPoint, Washoe
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Core Task Project Inservice Course Posted
If are interested in moving through the Core Task Project, you can earn a half credit by signing up for the course here. Most people reading this blog know of the CTP but if you need a reminder The Core … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development
Tagged Common Core, Core Task Project, CTP, EdWeek, Fordham, inservice, Washoe
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WCSD Educators Share the Core Task implementation Project at IRA
Educators from Washoe County had the opportunity to present on the Core Task implementation Project (CTiP) at the International Reading Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans. Their symposium focused on “Embracing the Common Core Shifts: An Inquiry-Driven Model for Sustainable Change.” … Continue reading
Posted in CTiP
Tagged CCSS, Close Reading, Common Core, instructional shifts, International Reading Association, IRA, PLC, Washoe
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Kindergarten Readiness Resources
Kindergarten teacher Haley Snyder has created a webpage detailing how parents can support their children with the Nevada Academic Content Standards/Common Core. There are three specific areas to help families including sections on, What is Common Core, Kindergarten Prep, and Parent & … Continue reading
Posted in CCSS
Tagged Alice Smith, CCSS, Common Core, Haley Snyder, Kindergarten, parents, Readiness, Washoe
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Spanish Springs HS Students Explain SBAC and Field Testing
Students at Spanish Springs High School created a terrific video to explain the new Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortia (SBAC) test. The video is clear and on point in helping all stakeholders understand the implications of SBAC and the field testing … Continue reading
Posted in SBAC
Tagged assessment, CCSS, Common Core, field testing, high school, SBAC, Spanish Springs HS, Washoe, WCSD
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Common Core ELA Shift Song
Shawn Leer, an Implementation Specialist in Area 5, has written and recorded the following song about the Common Core. Titled, “You Gotta”, Shawn has cleverly managed to describe the instructional shifts and the Instructional Practice Guides (IPG) in lyrical form. … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core State Standards
Tagged CCSS, Common Core Song, informational text, instructional shifts, IPG, Shawn Lear, Washoe
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Social Emotional Learning
In a TEDx speech shared at the University of Nevada, Reno, Trish Shaffer describes the importance and value of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Shaffer highlights studies that demonstrate the academic value of using SEL strategies in the classroom. Shaffer argues … Continue reading
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