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Types of Classroom Interventions

Learn to address students' unique academic and behavioral needs with different types of classroom interventions.

Jennifer Corujo
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Free High School Learning Activities

Add a bit of dimension to your classroom routine with our free lesson plan activities for high school students in English language arts, math, science, and social studies.

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Free Science Activities for Middle School and High School

Whether you're teaching remotely or in the classroom, these fun science activities for middle school and high school students can help make learning fun.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Questions: Reflecting on His Legacy

On MLK Day, reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful message of equality and human potential with a list of Martin Luther King discussion questions.

Alex Honeysett
Former Director of Communications, Channel One News

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What Is Benchmark Assessment?

Benchmark assessments are a key tool to bridge the information gap between what’s going on in the short term within the classroom and end-of-year expectations.

Adam Withycombe
NWEA principal content designer, HMH

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5 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Elementary School

Use these five social-emotional learning activities for elementary school students to work toward building strong relationships. Explore SEL lesson plans for each competency.

Sara Buren
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Guide to PBIS Training for Teachers and Staff 

PBIS training for teachers and staff bolsters your PBIS framework. Find tips to develop a PBIS professional development plan that empowers educators.

Sara Austin
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PBIS Check-In/ Check-Out Overview

A PBIS check in/ check out system can gently correct students’ behavior in school with increased supervision and attention from educators.

Mary Dean
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What Is PBIS in Schools?

What Is PBIS in schools? PBIS is an evidence-based system that schools can use to promote positive behavior and a healthy school climate.

Brianna Richard
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What does a differentiated curriculum look like?

Find out how to get started with a differentiated curriculum in your classroom.

Mary Dean
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5 Reasons Why Using Food as a Reward in Schools Should Be Avoided for PBIS

Explore 5 reasons why using food as a reward in schools should be avoided for PBIS.

Timothy Mugabi
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10 Benefits of a Behavior Contract for Students

Explore 10 benefits of behavior choice contracts and how they can be helpful in specifying expectations for behavior in the classroom.

Amanda Clark
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Exploring PBIS Tier 3 Interventions

Learn more about PBIS Tier 3, the most intensive of the PBIS framework. Tier 3 behavior interventions help students to develop crucial life skills.

Morgan Hugoboom
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Using PBIS Student Surveys to Identify Areas of Improvement

Explore tips for using PBIS student surveys to improve your PBIS program. Identify areas that need improvement.

Amanda Clark
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PBIS and SEL: Similarities and Differences

Learn the similarities and difference of PBIS and SEL and how they can work together. SEL and PBIS unite for proactive prevention.

Sara Austin
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Why PBIS? Benefits of PBIS in Schools 

Why PBIS? Explore the benefits of PBIS in schools, and how it can create a lasting positive change.

Sara Austin
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Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies for the Literacy Classroom

Dr. Amy Endo
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Language & Literacy

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7 Innovative Educational Technology Examples to Use in the Classroom

Explore 7 innovative educational technology examples to use in the classroom. From virtual reality to AI, discover tools shaping the future of learning.

Jenny Fulton
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