

Case Study
Trustworthy insights spur a groundbreaking teaching model in Dayton Public Schools
Bolstered by years of timely, reliable, MAP® Growth™ assessment data, Dayton Public Schools had the trustworthy insights they needed to launch their innovative two-teacher initiative.
Topics: Assessment, Early learning, Insights and reports, Leadership, Literacy, Math
Products: MAP Growth


Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Digital and Disciplinary Literacy, with Laura Hansen
What are digital and disciplinary literacy, and why are they so important right now? We dive into these questions with Laura B. Hansen, director of Teaching and Learning Connections at NWEA.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Professional learning, Science
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning


Checklist
NWEA guidance for student grouping
Basic principles that should be followed when considering grouping to improve student outcomes.
Topics: Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Math


Podcast
The Continuing Educator | Family Literacy, with Lauren Bardwell and Shiji Mathews
The essence of family literacy is that parents are supported as the first teachers of their children.” Family Literacy is the idea that long after diapers and baby steps, our children have so much to learn by watching, observing, and collaborating with trusted adults at home, particularly when it comes to building a strong foundation for reading with confidence. On this episode, we dive deeper into this idea and share the how and why of building and sustain robust family literacy practices.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning


Podcast
The Continuing Educator | The Science of Reading, with Lynne Kulich & Natalie Wexler
On this episode, we explore literacy instruction, the science of reading, early childhood literacy, and the differences between skills-focused and knowledge-focused classrooms. Our two guests are passionate leaders in the field: Dr. Lynne Kulich, Director of Early Learning at NWEA, and Natalie Wexler, an education writer and author.
Topics: Early learning, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Professional learning, Social emotional learning
Products: MAP Reading Fluency, Professional Learning


Webinar
Dyslexia: What every educator should know about the most common learning disability
Literacy experts, Drs. Tiffany Peltier and Cindy Jiban, host an engaging, evidence-based webinar on the ins and outs of dyslexia. The hosts share recent research findings, detail how screenings available in MAP Reading Fluency can support young readers, and provide strategies for helping colleagues and caregivers better understand this common learning disability.
Topics: Accessibility, Early learning, Leadership


eBook
How to support writing at home: A guide for families
Writing is an essential life skill. It opens doors for kids and adults alike and helps us better understand the world around us.
In this best of Teach. Learn. Grow. eBook, you’ll hear from several experts on writing and writing instruction. They’ll help you better understand how writing is learned and how best to support your student writer at home.
Topics: Early learning, Literacy