A one-page classroom protocol aligned with the Common Instructional Framework.
A one-page classroom protocol aligned with the Common Instructional Framework.
An overview and brief examples and non-examples of CIF strategies
A tracking sheet for logging weekly use of the CIF strategies and teacher refection.
An observation tool for observing CIF practices.
An overview of the Common Instructional Framework strategies on one-page.
One-per-page posters of CIF practices for classroom display.
A one-page document with descriptions of the Common Instructional Framework strategies.
Math, History, Science and ELA teaching scenarios with focusing questions.
A slide deck focused on the rationale for collaborative group work, protocols for collaboration and incorporating collaboration into lessons.
A rubric to evaluate the quality of collaborative group work.
A slide deck addressing the implementation of Collaborative Group Work.
All the Common Instructional Framework protocols in one document (one per page).
An observation data gathering document for observing Common Instructional practices and the quality of their implementation.
Teacher scenarios for reflection on the Common Instructional Framework strategies.
Jobs for the Future's in-depth descriptions of the Common Instructional Framework and student rubrics to support the teaching and learning strategies.
Jobs for the Future's in-depth descriptions of the Common Instructional Framework and teacher rubrics to support the teaching and learning strategies.
A white paper detailing best practices for cooperative group work.
A video overview of how to approach developing a presentation and agreeing on the work of the presentation.
A video overview of how to approach developing a presentation and planning for that presentation.
A video overview of how to approach developing a presentation and visual elements to support adult learning.
A summary of the points of success, challenges and best practices learned during the Early College Expansion Partnership project.
A checklist to help educators identify student behaviors when using the Common Instructional Framework.
A two-page document that crosswalks the CIF strategies with other frameworks including the Texas Literacy Initiative, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol and Project Based Learning.
Jobs For The Future one-pager on the Common Instructional Framework outlining the six strategies to build college readiness.
One-pager that connects David Conley’s key dimensions of College and Career Readiness to the Common Instructional Framework.
A one-page lesson planning rubric including key elements and levels of performance.
A slide deck outlining the key components of lesson planning including examples and non-examples.
In depth tool built to answer guiding questions:
How can teachers use literacy groups in the math classroom?
What are the benefits of using literacy groups in the math classroom?
What texts could teachers use in math literacy groups?
Short activities for students or adults requiring practice of the 6 Common Instructional Framework strategies with a text.
Printable rubrics for the CIF strategies.
Slides outlining the purposes of early college high schools (ECHS), fact and fictions about ECHS, the ECHS blueprint and the impact of ECHSs in Texas.
Notes sheet for use with the "Process for Implementing an Early College High School Program" slide deck.
A slide deck exploring protocols that can be used in conjunction with worksheets in an effort to increase rigor and active learning by using CIF strategies.
Cards describing group roles for students in literacy groups and in collaborative group work.
A sample lesson plan on the digestive system using a template aligned to the Common Instructional Framework.
Sample questions for teachers or coaches when reflecting on the application of the Common Instructional Framework.
A session to help educators effectively use the Common Instructional Framework strategies and address underlying concerns.
A handout for the "Sifting Through CIF" session.
A slide deck for "Sifting Through CIF" Session.
A simple one-page reflection form addressing CIF practices.
Student-facing sheets to support students taking on different roles in literacy circles.
A notes template for a teacher classroom visit with teacher actions and student actions and showing Common Instructional Framework alignment.
A template for introducing the Common Instructional Framework
A two-page guide to Common Instructional Framework strategies including how to identify the strategy in action and examples and non-examples.
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