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HQIM: Elementary ELA Lesson Internalization Protocol and Template

High-Quality Instructional Materials

HQIM: Elementary ELA Lesson Internalization Protocol and Template

Lesson internalization guide for English Language Arts

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Early Literacy Foundational Skills: Instructional Modules Overview

Literacy

Early Literacy Foundational Skills: Instructional Modules Overview

Our practice-based modules prepare future teachers to plan and enact foundational skills grounded in scientifically-informed reading instruction.

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HQIM: Planning to Respond to Student Thinking Protocol

High-Quality Instructional Materials

HQIM: Planning to Respond to Student Thinking Protocol

This protocol provides guidance for planning to respond to student thinking for the most important concepts in the lesson.

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HQIM: Elementary Math Lesson Internalization Protocol and Template

Mathematics, High-Quality Instructional Materials

HQIM: Elementary Math Lesson Internalization Protocol and Template

Lesson internalization guide for elementary mathematics

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Policy Resources

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Pathways that Deliver: Building Affordable, High-Quality Pathways into Teaching

Policy and Advocacy

Pathways that Deliver: Building Affordable, High-Quality Pathways into Teaching

This policy framework guides steps that leaders can take to create conditions for sustainable, high-quality pathways into teaching.

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High-Quality Registered Apprenticeships

Policy and Advocacy

High-Quality Registered Apprenticeships

Learn best practices and insights on building, launching, and sustaining high-quality Registered Apprenticeship programs for teachers

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National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teacher Apprenticeships

Policy and Advocacy

National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teacher Apprenticeships

Access comprehensive guidelines for high-quality educator apprenticeship programs based on field data, published by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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From Preparation to Prosperity: Federal Actions to Support Future Teachers

Policy and Advocacy

From Preparation to Prosperity: Federal Actions to Support Future Teachers

An action plan for federal leaders to invest in the future of teaching and learning

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Research-to-Practice Publications

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The Science of Learning

Science of Learning

The Science of Learning

This report summarizes existing cognitive-science research on how students learn and connects it to practical implications for teaching.

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Lead Boldly, Teach Brilliantly

Policy and Advocacy, Science of Learning

Lead Boldly, Teach Brilliantly

Leadership priorities to foster high-quality pathways and prepare stronger teachers for all students.

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A Promising Future for Math Instruction: Preparing Effective Teachers and Tutors

Science of Learning, Data and Assessments, Mathematics, High-Quality Instructional Materials

A Promising Future for Math Instruction: Preparing Effective Teachers and Tutors

This report reveals insights from piloting elementary math training modules with teacher preparation and tutoring programs.

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The Science of Early Learning

Science of Learning, Literacy, Mathematics

The Science of Early Learning

This report summarizes current cognitive-science research related to how young children develop skills across agency, literacy, and numeracy.

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Lessons from the Field

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Podcast: Hand in Hand, Place to Place

Policy and Advocacy, Science of Learning

Podcast: Hand in Hand, Place to Place

Hear insights from leaders and educators working collectively to strengthen teacher preparation. Hosted by DFI Executive Director, Valerie Sakimura.

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Lead Boldly, Teach Brilliantly

Policy and Advocacy, Science of Learning

Lead Boldly, Teach Brilliantly

Leadership priorities to foster high-quality pathways and prepare stronger teachers for all students.

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A Promising Future for Math Instruction: Preparing Effective Teachers and Tutors

Science of Learning, Data and Assessments, Mathematics, High-Quality Instructional Materials

A Promising Future for Math Instruction: Preparing Effective Teachers and Tutors

This report reveals insights from piloting elementary math training modules with teacher preparation and tutoring programs.

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Deepening Meaning and Learning

Science of Learning, Data and Assessments

Deepening Meaning and Learning

This report from our Learning by Scientific Design Network examines data and insights on using learning science to support all students.

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Tools and Resources

Instructional Tools and Materials

HQIM: Elementary ELA Lesson Internalization Protocol and Template

Early Literacy Foundational Skills: Instructional Modules Overview

HQIM: Planning to Respond to Student Thinking Protocol

HQIM: Elementary Math Lesson Internalization Protocol and Template

Policy Resources

Pathways that Deliver: Building Affordable, High-Quality Pathways into Teaching

High-Quality Registered Apprenticeships

National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards for K-12 Teacher Apprenticeships

From Preparation to Prosperity: Federal Actions to Support Future Teachers

Research-to-Practice Publications

The Science of Learning

Lead Boldly, Teach Brilliantly

A Promising Future for Math Instruction: Preparing Effective Teachers and Tutors

The Science of Early Learning

Lessons from the Field

Podcast: Hand in Hand, Place to Place

Lead Boldly, Teach Brilliantly

A Promising Future for Math Instruction: Preparing Effective Teachers and Tutors

Deepening Meaning and Learning

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