A set of free professional development materials designed with busy educators in mind. The toolkit builds on the U.S. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers, to promote collaborative learning and planning among teachers. The Toolkit is a one-stop shop for those interested in improving students’ writing quality and offers guided activities and practices that teachers can implement throughout the school year.
The toolkit was informed by teachers, school leaders, and professional development coaches from four charter schools in the District of Columbia.
What does the Toolkit include?
The Toolkit includes materials, resources, and activities for educators to use over the course of eight one-hour professional learning community (PLC) sessions.
• The Facilitator’s Guide contains all of the information needed to lead a group of teachers in the PLC sessions. The Toolkit also includes slides for a facilitator to use during the PLC sessions.
• The Teacher’s Guide contains activities to be completed during and between PLC sessions. The teacher’s guide also includes self-reflection and goal-setting tools.
• Videos and lesson plans on the Toolkit website supplement the Teacher’s Guide.
• The School Leader’s Guide contains guidance, tip sheets, and other tools for supporting teachers to complete the Toolkit and improve their writing instruction.
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