Resources

Differentiated instruction is a nice idea, but what happens when it comes to grading students? Being sensitive to students' readiness levels, interests and learning challenges while holding them accountable for the same standards can be a challenge. What's fair and leads to real student learning?...

Research shows that participation in a high-quality preschool can improve young children’s readiness skills for elementary school, positively influencing behavioral, social-emotional, and cognitive outcomes. Specifically, for children who may be at risk for academic challenges in early elementary...

This webinar is part of a series of short instructional tools created for KSDE.  They are designed to provide teachers quick access to many of the reading reports found on the FASTBridge Assessment system.  

Effective adult support requires finesse, subtlety, and elegance. This article provides information on inclusion, fading support, unnecessary dependence, and interference with creativity and peer interactions. 

Social Emotional Learning in Kansas MTSS