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TLE Tip of the Month: September 2019
Did you know the TLE has a Parent Portal for parents/guardians to access student information, such as attendance, grades, assignments, announcements, and even standards mastered? Get your parents using the TLE Parent Portal with the ‘Parent Quick Tips for the Teaching and Learning Exchange (TLE)’ in English and in Spanish. Click here to download Parent…
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Check Out the New TLE Enhancements!
TLE Enhancements New and Improved Class Creation Feature, including Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Class Descriptions and Course Codes: Grade range option Select course description from a pre-populated dropdown menu. Create a transcript: Add student academic records from current and previous schools attended to create one cumulative and comprehensive document to print…
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Why Tracking Progress Matters: How to Create Goals Your Students Understand
Can you imagine trying to put together a 1,000-piece puzzle without looking at the picture on the box? This is how students feel without clear learning goals! This year, the Office of Student Learning is offering a professional learning series centered around effective classroom instruction. One of the most influential pieces of the effective instruction…
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Be Visible: 3 Tips to Implement Effective Walkthroughs at Your School
Classroom observations often have a negative connotation as teachers dread the designated day when the principal comes in to evaluate their effectiveness. The students are often nervous and rigid, the teacher is wearing his or her best outfit and has planned an extra special lesson. The atmosphere in the classroom is somewhat tense and is…
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*Giveaway Alert* 4 Ways to Increase Classroom Engagement without Breaking the Bank
We know teachers spend a lot of their own money buying supplies and resources for the classroom every year. We want to help offset some of that cost for you and #clearthelist by giving away four $25 Amazon gift cards! Click here to enter to win!! Our post this month aims to provide you with…
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MAP Growth News for September
Student Engagement Matters! Student engagement is an important factor in students’ overall performance during testing. Test engagement gives teachers an accurate picture of students’ abilities and performance. NWEA believes that with the right tools, proctors will be able to gauge students’ engagement to create a more productive testing environment. Get to know the Slow Down…
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TLE Tip of the Month: August 2019
The Teaching and Learning Exchange (TLE) is currently under construction and major enhancements are being added for the 2019-2020 school year. We are excited to announce the addition of the transcript and the ability to add course codes when creating classes. Due to these enhancements, schools should suspend performing the Administrator Set-Up, for the new school year, until after July 1, 2019. Contact the TLE Implementation Specialist to assist…
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What No One Told You About Classroom Management: How to Avoid the Classroom Behavior Blues
This year, the Office of Student Learning is offering a professional learning series centered around effective classroom instruction. One of the most important components of effective instruction is the classroom environment & culture. Come learn how to alleviate your classroom behavior woes by rethinking classroom management! Explore strategies to create and sustain a positive classroom…
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Start the Year Off Right by Building a Positive Staff Culture
One of the most important priorities for the new school year is fostering a positive school and staff culture. This month’s resources will support your efforts to plan effective faculty meetings, build positive school culture, and schedule meaningful professional learning. Building a Positive Culture Check out this TED talk on “How to create a fantastic…
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Making the First Days Meaningful
With the start of school quickly approaching, we wanted to provide some resources for your pre-planning needs! Explore our unit planning resources to get a jump on the year. Learn about ways to create a positive classroom culture from day one! Get to know your students in a way that helps you plan instruction. Plan…