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Clinical and Special Education
From CHC Theory to Real-World Impact: How the WJ V Turns Cognitive Science Into Instructional Action
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Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding Students’ Aptitude
K-12 Classroom Assessments
Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding Students’ Aptitude
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Multilingual Learners
K-12 Classroom Assessments
Balanced Assessment Playbook: Building an Assessment Program to Meet Every Student's Needs
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Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding Students’ Aptitude
K-12 Classroom Assessments
Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding Students’ Aptitude
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Multilingual Learners
K-12 Classroom Assessments
Balanced Assessment Playbook: Building an Assessment Program to Meet Every Student's Needs
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Pathways to Drive Student Growth
K-12 Classroom Assessments
Pathways to Drive Student Growth
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Clinical and Special Education
From CHC Theory to Real-World Impact: How the WJ V Turns Cognitive Science Into Instructional Action
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Clinical and Special Education
Why CHC Theory Makes Assessment More Useful in Daily Practice
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Clinical and Special Education
Using the WJ V Tests to Conduct a Targeted Evaluation Using C-SEP
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Posts

Social-Emotional Assessments for Students: What’s Different About DESSA Second Step Assessments?
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Social-Emotional Assessments for Students: What’s Different About DESSA Second Step Assessments?
Social-emotional assessments for students give districts data to inform universal support and targeted interventions. Understanding the diff...
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DESSA System School Funding Guide
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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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From Concept to Classroom: Two Strategies for Developing Meaningful Learning Targets
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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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Three Ways Educators Can See Social-Emotional Skills in the Classroom
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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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