Lesson Support Strategies

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Keeping Reading Conferences Friendly

Reading conferences are a powerful way to connect with students, tailor reading instruction, and provide meaningful feedback that drives progress. Anna Cook shares practical tips to help conferences feel approachable and less daunting.

Seventh-graders work together on homework in their school library.

Talking in Class – It’s a Good Thing!

Classroom dialogue is essential for student growth – helping learners develop critical language & thinking skills while deepening relationships with peers & teachers. Stephanie Woods shares ideas for creating structured opportunities for productive conversations.

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A Teacher’s Most Underrated Tool

Time and Money – never enough of either! Jason Walke has found an often overlooked tool just wanting to be dusted off which could help bring resources into the classroom.

Word Walls in the CTE Classroom

Word Walls in the CTE Classroom

Vocabulary assignments typically aren’t a favorite of students, but educators know there is value. CTE Teacher Ashley Johnson tried a few new approaches which are meeting with student approval!