Social-emotional assessments for students give districts data to inform universal support and targeted interventions. Understanding the diff...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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Social-Emotional Assessments for Students: What’s Different About DESSA Second Step Assessments?
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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DESSA System School Funding Guide
Unsure of which federal funds apply to your district? The DESSA System School Funding Guide outlines which funds are out there so that you c...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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From Concept to Classroom: Two Strategies for Developing Meaningful Learning Targets
Learning targets, also known as learning objectives, or “I can” statements, are established goals for student learning. Educators set learni...
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Early Childhood & Developmental Screening
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Three Ways Educators Can See Social-Emotional Skills in the Classroom
We can maximize instruction by effectively integrating social-emotional practices throughout the school day. Many times, we’ll hear from dis...
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