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Dana Leon

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Dana Leon is an experienced educator and publishing professional with expertise in instructional materials development. Dana is certified in both general and special education and was most recently a second-grade teacher. Dana has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in childhood education and special education. As a former editor for Scholastic and Benchmark Education and content developer on many programs including Math 180, Dana has valuable insights into creating engaging learning experiences for all students. Dana is passionate about empowering educators to unlock student potential and prides herself in a strong academic background and deep understanding of effective teaching methods.

 
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Start the Conversation in Math: Sentence Starters, Stems & Frames

Math sentence starters, along with sentence frames and sentence stems, are explained with examples given.

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A Close Look at the MTSS Umbrella Graphic 

We break down the MTSS umbrella graphic and how it provides cover for students to prevent them from falling behind.

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What Is the Think-Pair-Share Strategy in Teaching? A Collaborative Learning Routine

Learn about what is think-pair-share in teaching and how to use this collaborative learning strategy in your classroom.

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Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners

Find instructional strategies to teach vocabulary to English language learners.

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11 Instructional Intervention Strategies and Examples

Explore 11 evidence-based instructional interventions and instructional intervention examples that you can use today to help your students succeed.

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Effective Strategies: Scaffolding for ELL Students That Benefits the Whole Class

What is scaffolding and how does it help ELL students? Read to learn about scaffolding for ELL students, including benefits and best practices.

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What Is the Role of Vocabulary in Reading Comprehension?

We break down the role of vocabulary in reading comprehension and share strategies that will ensure students learn new words.

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Teaching with RTI: Math Tier 2 and Tier 3 Strategies

These RTI math Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies strive to provide teachers with a systematic approach to early math intervention.

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