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
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.ā 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
Educators are confronted by many common misconceptions about dyslexia, which can negatively impact how students progress in literacy. This webinar will help you make research-based decisions to support young readers, as well as share an overview of MAP Reading Fluency.
Topics: Leadership, Accessibility, Early learning
Video
Why educators choose MAP Growth
Why do educators choose MAP Growth for assessments? It isn’t just another test – it’s an innovative assessment that helps educators make decisions with confidence. Watch this video for a summary of how MAP Growth supports education excellence at all levels – from teachers to district leaders.
Topics: Assessment, Insights and reports, Literacy, Math, Multilingual learners, Professional learning, Science
Products: MAP Growth
White Paper
Writing for all: NWEA stances on writing
The NWEA stances on writing lay out a clear vision for the future of writing instruction. This paper addresses what writing is, why itās important and how the organization can better meet the needs of the writers we serve through our products, services, research and advocacy.
Topics: Early learning, Education research, Equity, Instructional strategy & resources, Literacy, Policy & advocacy
Video
MAP Reading Fluency dyslexia screener: The importance of early intervention
When you know students are struggling early, you can help them early. In this video, you’ll learn how NWEA’s Dyslexia Screener can help you assess kids and meet their needs sooner.
Topics: Literacy
Products: MAP Reading Fluency