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An introduction to the HMH Coachly coaching framework

Effective coaching partnerships are grounded in a framework of instructional best practices and actionable strategies that help teachers connect their own growth to that of their students. Learn more about the HMH Coachly Coaching Framework.

Dr. Grant Atkins
Education Research Director, Professional Services

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What Is Data-Driven Decision-Making in Education? A Closer Look

What is data-driven decision-making in education, and why is it so important? Learn how using data to drive instruction within the classroom is the most effective way to increase student achievement and growth.

Ashley Cruz
NWEA Consultant, State Professional Learning & Improvement Services, HMH

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2024 Back-to-School Articles for Educators

Bookmark this page featuring our 2024 back-to-school articles for educators. It’s filled with the resources you need to start the school year off strong, from prepping for the first day, to classroom management strategies, and more.

Shaped Staff

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9 Common Formative Assessment Examples and Ideas

Read more about common formative assessment examples and ideas, both informal and formal assessment methods, and how to implement them in the classroom.

Dr. Michael J. Bolz
Principal Learning Experience Designer, HMH

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What Is PBIS in Education?

What is PBIS in education? Positive behavioral interventions and supports is an evidence-based, three-tiered framework that focuses on encouraging positive student behavior,

Classcraft Staff

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2024–2025 Monthly Calendar Themes for School

Check out these monthly calendar themes for school, complete with teaching resources for holidays and other days of significance for all grade levels.

Jordan Friedman
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Zoe Del Mar
Shaped Executive Editor

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How to Start a Student Podcast: A Quick Guide

A quick guide for how to start a student podcast, with tips and tricks for teachers for the whole recording process

Erik Palmer
Program Consultant, Into Reading and Into Literature

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First-Day-of-School Checklist for Teachers

Our first-day-of-school checklist for teachers will help get the new school year off to a great start.

Katie Risolo Radovich
First-Grade Teacher

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Strategies for Building Background Knowledge in Reading, Grades K–6

Learn more about and get strategies for building background knowledge in reading.

Alicia Ivory
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HMH Staff

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A Guide to the 3 PBIS Tiers and How it Works with MTSS 

Learn about the 3 PBIS tiers and how it works with a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to create a cohesive framework.

Mary Dean
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Student Check-In/ Check-Out Sheets

Learn more about student check-in/ check-out sheets and how they can improve classroom behavior, self-efficacy and resliency.

Amanda Clark
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How Does Technology Affect Education?

How does technology affect education? Explore 4 ways instructional technology can make a difference in learning outcomes.

Debi Christensen
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A Brief PBIS Implementation Guide

Learn how to implement PBIS in schools. Explore our brief PBIS implementation guide to help you develop your PBIS plan.

Sara Austin
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What Is the Importance of Technology Integration in Education?

What is the importance of technology integration in education? Technology integration in education is most effective when it’s mobile and versatile.

Debi Christensen
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How to Create a PBIS Behavior Plan

Learn how to create a PBIS behavior plan. A PBIS action plan acts as a guideline for your entire PBIS initiative.

Timothy Mugabi
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Morgan Hugoboom
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8 Components of PBIS to Support Effective Implementation

Discover 8 components of PBIS to support implementation. Successfully implementing a PBIS program requires many different elements to be in place.

Sara Austin
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Timothy Mugabi
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Ryan Crawley
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How to Develop a PBIS Lesson Plan

Learn how to develop PBIS lesson plans. Explore the essential elements of PBIS lessons and templates by intervention tier.

Sara Austin
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Ryan Crawley
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How to Get Teacher Buy-In for PBIS

Learn how to get teacher buy-in for PBIS. For a PBIS initiative to be effective, getting staff buy-in is critical.

Sara Austin
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Timothy Mugabi
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Morgan Hugoboom
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