Erin Beard

Erin Beard

Erin Beard has more than 17 years of practice as a secondary teacher-leader in southern Oregon, where she lives with her partner, three children, four cats, and one dog. Erin was a content design coordinator for NWEA and received her DEd in educational methods, policy, and leadership from the University of Oregon in 2020. Her dissertation explored the intersection of student-involved assessment for learning, equity, and trauma-informed practices.

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Instructional strategies that work

See how MAP® Growth™ data supports effective instructional strategies learned from schools generating extraordinary growth for kids across all grades and achievement levels.

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Connect assessment data to instruction

Assessment data can help you form student groups, plan instruction, and connect kids to the right personalized learning opportunities.

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Ready. Set. Goal!

Setting meaningful and realistic goals for your students can increase engagement and help them reach their potential.

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Proven to help kids grow

Read about approaches that can support all the learners in your classroom with our Best of Teach. Learn. Grow. eBook on research-backed instructional strategies.

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