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3 Strategies for Redesigning Professional Development

As educators plan for the future, here are three strategies to consider when it comes to teacher professional development for now and in the next school year.

Dr. Amanda Patterson
National Director, Academic Planning and Analytics, HMH

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Using Data in Education to Enhance Teaching and Learning 

Explore best practices for using data in education to drive instruction.

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

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How to Create a Classroom Management Plan

Learn how to design an effective classroom management plan for you and your students.

Jennifer Corujo
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Math Achievement Is on the Rise in This Connecticut District

See how the integration of HMH’s Into Math program is spurring student growth in Bridgeport Public Schools after years of stagnation.

Brenda Iasevoli
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What Is Personalized Learning in Education?

Get the answers to commonly asked questions like, "What is personalized learning and why is it important?" Plus, we provide strategies to reach every learner in your classroom.

Jennifer Prescott
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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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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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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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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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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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Morgan Hugoboom
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What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

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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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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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