Philip Mak’s Post

When an educator makes student-learning the ultimate test of teaching, teaching practices improve to produce great learning. Effective instruction isn't about whether you taught it but whether students learned it. #datadriveninstruction #theorytopractice

EDUCATORS & PARENTS: The newly released First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines reflect current research & best practices. Learn more about our resources focused on standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching & learning: tinyurl.com/mvzmb6rk #DAP

Special education teachers and administrators want to know... Where do I start? How do I know if my practices are working? Are students learning? What are the best practices? The MSTL Framework helps address these questions with a practical roadmap. Check out the video and resources for more info!

Education is not about teaching. it's real meaning is how much knowledge you gain while being a teacher.. Educating is correlated to learning. Every step will take you to the new and innovative way to learn. First learn how to educate.

EDUCATORS & PARENTS: The newly released First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines reflect current research & best practices. Learn more about our resources focused on standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching & learning: tinyurl.com/mvzmb6rk #DAP

EDUCATORS & PARENTS: The newly released First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines reflect current research & best practices. Learn more about our resources focused on standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching & learning: tinyurl.com/mvzmb6rk #DAP

EDUCATORS & PARENTS: The newly released First through Third Grade Implementation Guidelines reflect current research & best practices. Learn more about our resources focused on standards-based, developmentally appropriate teaching & learning: tinyurl.com/mvzmb6rk #DAP

Thank you, New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE), for your continuing efforts on behalf of children. I’m wondering why these new guidelines don’t include references or links to the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Reading (NJTSS-ER) or the New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook. Both of these NJDOE initiatives are grounded in research on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) practices for reading, but the examples in the Implementation Guidelines, especially in the NJTSS section, seem out of sync. For instance, one scenario describes a teacher reviewing screening data AFTER noticing a student’s reading difficulties and only then making an individual student referral. This approach is reactive, while an effective MTSS model should be PROACTIVE, using data-driven decisions to identify and close skill gaps early before they become reading difficulties. This PREVENTIVE approach is outlined in the NJTSS-ER framework and the Dyslexia Handbook. I respectfully ask that you prevent MTSS from being a “wait to fail” model. The dyslexic children of New Jersey deserve timely support. The state has made great progress in providing tools for this, but the tools need to aligned and well-coordinated.  #saydyslexia #dyslexia

💡 Innovate your teaching methods with Ewance! Utilize challenge-based learning to inspire your students. #InnovativeTeaching #Ewance #Education

Q1: What if schools employed PD plans that increased teacher confidence and efficacy to use culturally responsive teaching practices? Q2: What could happen as a consequence of empowering and equipping educators to meet the unique needs of diverse learners?