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In recent years, Oregon has implemented the use of multiple measures of performance as part of educator professional growth and evaluation systems, including classroom, school, and district level Student Learning and Growth (SLG) goals. SLG goals are detailed and measurable … Continue reading →

Formative Assessment can be described in simple terms as a “checking for understanding”.   It is essential that a teacher have an ongoing flow of information about student understanding in order to make frequent decisions regarding their instruction. Dipsticking is one … Continue reading →

Modeling Thinking Aloud was presented to District 4j Principals through videos and by following specific steps needed to insure the strategy is successful.  Prior to presenting the Modeling Thinking Aloud strategy, Dr. Saphier stressed the complex nature of teaching. Other … Continue reading →

Turn and Talk is a great strategy that has also been called Think, Pair, Share.  Turn and Talk asks students to turn to their partner and discuss a specific topic.  Like any strategy it is important to understand why it … Continue reading →

Governor Kitzhaber made several stops in Eugene on Tuesday, January 8th.   One important visit was to Eugene School District 4J.  Dr. Shelley Berman introduced the Governor to an audience of 4j Principals, District Administrations, teachers, City Officials, and Board Members.  … Continue reading →

This second class began with the focus on ‘Making Thinking Visible’ in the classroom.  It is important to create an atmosphere in the classroom in which students listen carefully to both teacher talk and student talk. The type of feedback … Continue reading →

Teachers met together in the afternoon at South Eugene High School to learn about ‘The Big Rocks of High Expertise Teaching’.  Dr. Saphier began the session with a Thought for the Day. Praise will keep you in the game, but … Continue reading →