Instructional Strategies Resources

DPI LiveBinder:  Instruction of English Language Arts in PK-12

The PK-12 ELA Instruction LiveBinder curates professional learning materials specifically for Wisconsin pre-service and in-service educators and leaders around the instruction of English Language Arts in grades PK-12.

The PK-12 ELA Instruction LiveBinder illustrates how to use instructional practices within the Gradual Release of Responsibility Flexible Instructional Framework to ensure access and engagement for all learners.

Wisconsin Common Core State Standards

Achieve the Core (ELA and Math)

Steal These Tools

This website is full of free content designed to help educators understand and implement the Common Core State Standards. It includes practical tools designed to help students and teachers see their hard work deliver results. achievethecore.org was created in the spirit of collaboration. Please steal these tools and share them with others.

Teachers are encouraged to sign up for a free account which allows you to manage information on site.

Using Post It Notes in the Classroom - ideas and suggestions from the District Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment team

Literacy in the Content Areas: Disciplinary Literacy Tools - hand outs from Tamara Maxwell presentation 10-18-13(these are the original color copies)

Math Instructional Strategies - ideas and suggestions from the District Math Cadre

English Language Arts  Instructional Strategies - ideas and suggestions from the District English Language Arts Cadre