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Progress monitoring is a cornerstone of effective teaching. It helps educators track student growth, identify learning gaps, and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.  When it comes to math, however, progress monitoring presents unique challenges. Math builds sequentially, requiring tailored strategies to ensure students master…

Grouping students is one of the best strategies educators can use to meet diverse classroom needs. However, there’s one thing that every educator needs to create effective groups: data.  By using data, teachers can move beyond traditional grouping methods — like ability-based clusters — and create…

Progress Learning’s reporting tools are a feature-rich set of resources designed to help educators and administrators track student progress with ease and precision. Recently, our expert team hosted a webinar walking through the ins and outs of our…

As educators, we continually seek innovative strategies to ensure that every student in our classroom thrives. English Language Learners (ELLs) face unique challenges that require tailored approaches to facilitate their language acquisition and academic success. In this eBook, Sylvia and Eduardo share five effective strategies to elevate lessons for ELLs.

Written by Marisa Curtis. Marisa Curtis is the Reading Academy Comprehensive Cohort Leader for Crandall ISD in Texas where she works on staff development, coaching and curriculum. She is a 2 time teacher of the year who brings 20 years of education experience, a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, and…

ELLs, or English language learners, are students who are acquiring English as a second language. These learners face a unique challenge: not only do they need to master their content and standards, they must also simultaneously learn a new language. This can be extremely challenging for…

For decades, standardized testing has primarily relied on multiple choice to assess student understanding. But in recent years (and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic), that has all changed. Standardized testing has undergone a massive shift — from pen-and-paper testing to online testing and from multiple choice questions to…

As the new school year begins, schools are turning their attention to leveraging SAT® and ACT® data within Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to drive instruction. While these assessments offer valuable insights into student performance, understanding how to effectively use norm-referenced test data in a…

Unlocking the Full Potential of NWEA MAP Data with Progress Learning When it comes to student assessment, NWEA MAP provides valuable insights that can guide educators in making informed decisions about instruction and intervention. But the real challenge lies in taking that data and using it to drive…