ELA Professional Learning: Implementing the 2020 Standards

Study the 2020 ELA Standards

Essential Topics in ELA: What, Why, and How

The Maine ELA standards have been updated. Understand what has changed, why they have changed, and how these changes can impact your practice.

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Getting Familiar with the 2020 Maine ELA Standards.

Follow the steps in the Getting Familiar link to understand format, changes, and essential topics to implement the standards. 

The Distance Learning Playbook: a text-based study for educators grades 6-12

Session 1: Self-Care.  Module 1 Slides.  Click here for a recording of the live session

Session 2: Clarity & Feedback. Module 5 SlidesModules 8 SlidesClick here for a recording of the live session. 

Session 3: Engagement. Module 6 slides. Click here for a recording of the live session

Session 4: Planning Units. Module 7 slides. Click here for a recording of the live session

Session 5: Reset & Relationship. Modules 2 & 3 slides. Click here for a recording of the live session

The Pass/Fail Approach in Middle and High School

Explicit learning goals and success criteria provide the means to give feedback and advance the learning without a grade or rubric.

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