Resources for Instructional Leaders
Instructional Leaders are responsible for addressing the diverse needs of staff, students, families, and the community. The educational landscape is characterized by varying terrains, from serene streams to turbulent rivers. While a strategic plan may not resolve every challenge, it serves as a guiding map through difficult times, leading toward success.
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Below, Instructional Leaders can explore resources designed to bolster a robust campus culture and enhance student achievement, providing valuable support in navigating these dynamic educational waters.
Planning Practices
Planning with the end in mind, or identifying and understanding the learning target, is crucial in the Forward Planning process. Educators must pinpoint high-leverage standards to optimize planning time, leading to targeted tier-one instruction focused on convergence and priority skills.
Reviewing the Data and Maximizing Planning Time
Letting the Data Talk
Data-based Practices
You've planned it. You've Taught it. Now, What?...
Many Texas students have or will engage in the TIDE Cambium STAAR Interim Assessment (SIA). iLEAD has created a click-sheet to support educators with navigating the innovative platform.
Resources for Parents
Empowering Parents
Spring 2023, Texas students will take their state assessment(s) online. The following resource serves as a support in preparing students to engage in the online assessment platform.
WHAT is Taught During the School Year and What will be Assessed on STAAR...
Empowering Parents...
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In Texas, quality classroom instruction is based on the TEKS, serving as the roadmap for success. Educators should rely on content and grade-level TEKS to inform instructional decisions and assessments for Texas students throughout the year.