thought leadership
In-Depth Case Study
Going above and beyond resources available in the classroom, a Title I team consisting of passionate and dedicated educators with varying classroom and coaching experience led the way to transform a district’s approach to intervention and instruction. <Click here to read case study>
Educational Feature
Istation focuses on differentiation for all students, not just intervention for struggling students. Our digital platform, acting as a supplemental tool for instructors, is well suited for the blended learning classroom. Istation also offers thousands of hours of easily accessible Teacher Resources for whole-group, small-group, and/or one-on-one intervention. <Click here to read the educational feature>
Professional Development Feature
A well-designed and clearly communicated teacher development process is essential for driving measurable and lasting learning for students. Key elements for establishing a sustainable model for teacher development include: a shared understanding of effective teaching for struggling readers and solid information about what to do; an aligned, rigorous, and common student assessment system; essential common strategies to improve teacher practice; high-quality coaching; and a professional development plan. <Click here to read the professional development feature>
Formative Assessment Feature
In many arenas, the word assessment has a negative connotation; however, it is not a bad word. Assessment is a systematic process that is used by educators to gather data to evaluate instruction. Educators use the data to measure and document student progress toward a goal or standard, to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, and to determine if instructional goals have been met. <Click here to read the formative assessment feature>