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Are the kids on track? A deep knowledge of child development allows teachers to informally assess children on a daily basis.
Descriptive feedback versus the red pen Teachers need to learn what to do that actually makes a difference for student writers rather than just perfectly correcting papers.
Ideas, voice and originality To maintain motivation and encourage positive emotional experiences with writing, wield the red pen with care.
Referrals from parents, teachers, and pediatricians Dr. Cooper-Kahn notes that referrals often come from parents, teachers, or pediatricians.
What can we learn from screening kids early? Dr. Jack Fletcher explains the important of early, accurate screening tools.
Nancy Frey: Building background knowledge in the classroom Dr. Frey talks about assessing background knowledge, the value of independent and shared reading, how guest speakers in the classroom can help, and offers a warning about a “core set of knowledge.”
Assessing student writing Dr. Harris discusses the complexities of effectively assessing student writing.
Assessment for executive function Dr. Cooper-Kahn details the complexities of assessing for problems in executive functioning.
