Tools & Resources

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Introduction to Tools for Continuous Improvement

  • Nick Morgan of Learning Forward introduces the continuous improvement tools utilized by TxNSI campuses
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5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions

  • A six-part virtual learning series digging into the practices shared in NCTM's book, "5 Practices for Orchestrating Mathematics Discussion."
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Accelerating Student Learning with High-Dosage Tutoring

  • A research brief detailing the design principles for effective tutoring
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Continuous Improvement Toolkit

  • Colorado Education Initiative's toolkit of continous improvement practices used to cultivate equity and reimagine learning environments
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Intro to NCTM Effective Math Teaching Practices and IC Maps

  • An overview of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' effective math teaching practices as it aligns to the book, "Principles to Actions," and introduction to innovation configuration maps
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Creating Equity Through Rich Math Tasks

  • A virtual learning focused on how and why rich math tasks can be used for equity in the classroom
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Establishing a Classroom Culture Through Mindset and Effective Effort

  • A virtual learning with TxNSI leaders focused on educator beliefs and their impact on student success
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NCTM's Effective Math Teaching Practices

  • A one-pager of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' effective math teaching practices
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NYC Department of Education Improvement Science Handbook

  • From the New York City Department of Education, this handbook is for schools who wish to use continuous improvement as a problem-solving strategy
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The Six Core Principles of Improvement

  • The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching's six core principles of improvement
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How Chesterfield County Public Schools is Using Improvement Science to Stay Focused on Equity Amid Covid-19

  • Hear from Chesterfield County Public Schools and their partners at the University of Virginia on how they used improvement science in their Covid-19 response, as well as racial equity efforts
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Transforming Educational Systems Toward Continuous Improvement: A Reflection Guide for K–12 Executive Leaders

  • A reflection guide for leaders seeking to transform their system towards continuous improvement
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High Tech High Graduate School of Education Protocol Library

  • A protocol library filled with tools to support equitable dialogue and collaborative work
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TXNSI Change Package

  • The current TxNSI change package used by network campuses
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TxNSI Driver Diagram

  • The current TxNSI driver diagram
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National Student Support Accelerator's High-Impact Tutoring: District Playbook

  • This playbook is designed for school district staff interested in implementing High-Impact Tutoring programs in their districts
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Empathy Interview Tools Developed by Community Design Partners

  • This resource introduces the purpose of empathy interviews and provides a “how to” tool to support readers in conducting their own empathy interviews
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Empathy Interview Follow Up: An Interview With Julie Smith of Community Design Partners

  • A video about using empathy interviews in the improvement process
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TxNSI Question Tracker

  • A tool to document and analyze the types of questions teachers pose to their students
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Five Key Challenges to Implementing edTPA

  • View a high-level overview of challenges you may face implementing edTPA so you are prepared to address them.
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