Free Resources, Practical Advice and Support for Educators and Administrators

At IE, our staff of former teachers, school and district leaders put together PDF resources to help teachers and leaders navigate these uncharted waters as safely and smoothly as possible.

Before diving into our materials, we would like to direct you to the latest CDC guidelines which include how to prepare communities to return to schools safely, decision-making tools for parents and caregivers, symptom screening, ongoing mitigation strategies, and more.

Where to access the CDC materials:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html

Teacher and Leadership Resources to Reopen Schools Safely and Successfully

Provided by the Marzano Evaluation Center

What about Virtual Evaluations?

This is the one question we have heard most often. How can building administrators perform classroom walkthroughs and evaluations in a virtual environment? Is it even possible?

The answer is, Yes!  Feel free to download the following PDFs that cover the finer points of evaluations in an 

e-learning environment:

Returning Back-to-School
During a Pandemic

With August quickly approaching, school leaders and teachers alike are called to re-open schools and classrooms in a safe and responsible way.  There is no doubt that these decisions are challenging, and no perfect answer exists.

In addition to the vital responsibility schools shoulder in taking every measure to keep students, teachers, and staff safe, there are also leadership, instructional, and social-emotional needs that must be addressed.

Reframing Teacher Evaluation for E-LearningDecisions for Observers in a Hybrid or E-Learning Environment

Tips for Supporting Teachers
and Students with SEL

Educators who are used to live classrooms are learning how to build SEL into remote or in socially distanced environments. We’re here to help support teachers and students no matter where teaching occurs for emotionally healthy and productive outcomes.

Leveraging Strengths in the Midst of CrisisSupporting Distant Schools Self-Care
Building Virtual Community Through a SEL Lens SDS: Your How to Resource Guide

Sustaining Rigorous Instruction

Continuing to drive student engagement and focused learning can be a challenge moving to remote or distanced learning. Here are 3 PDF guides we developed to empower effective learning environments that allow students to thrive in any setting:

Planning for Instruction for 2020-20217 Easy Tips to Assure Standards Drive Your Instruction Virtually or in Distance Learning
Keeping the Conversation Going - Structures that Promote Conversation

Guides for Leadership

Educators who are used to live classrooms are learning how to build SEL into remote or in socially distanced environments. We’re here to help support teachers and students no matter where teaching occurs for emotionally healthy and productive outcomes.

Supporting Students and ParentsExpectations for Teachers
Competencies for Teachers
Teacher Evaluation Model Protocols

You are not alone. IE is here for you.

We stand ready to help relieve the burden, provide assurance, and perhaps offer a different perspective on how to navigate through this challenging process.
We have many other free resources on our website or if you find yourself in a situation where you may need new or better solutions, we stand ready to work with you side-by-side.

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