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  • Dig in to Differentiation

    How does Suzanne Fraser, Special Education Strategist in Iowa City, IA, support her diverse learners so they get the most out of Inquiry Journeys? Read this month's spotlight to find out!

    • Components of Differentiation

      Differentiation requires us to think about varied ways to meet the needs of all students in order to support each student in reaching success. There are five components of differentiation. Below is a description of each, what it might look...

      • Reading Strategy: Text Comprehension

        Strategies that support students in understanding key concepts and details as they read promote deeper analysis of the text after they finish. Here are several strategies that teachers can use to support students, and students can use to support themselves....

        • Mid-Year Reflection

          In this course, participants engage in reflection, which is intended to take place at the mid-year point. It is designed to cultivate a culture of reflection in which participants celebrate success, identify challenges, and explore the Inquiry Hub to identify...

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          • Duration 1h
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        • Learner Support Guide: Executive Functioning

          The inquiry-based classroom provides opportunities for student-driven exploration. While this can be highly motivating and engaging, it also places high demands on students' executive functioning skills. Consider the following strategies to provide scaffolds as individual or whole-class supports of executive...

          • Learner Support Guide: Evidence-Based Conclusions

            Drawing evidence-based conclusions is a key skill that allows them to demonstrate their learning and communicate conclusions. Students may benefit from additional support or challenge when practicing this skill.

            • πŸ—“ Analyzing Student Work: Collaborating with Students

              Participants: This session is designed for any teacher interested in learning more about collaborating with students to analyze student work. Overview: The student's voice is often missing during the analysis of student work process. In this session, teachers will explore...

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              • Duration 1h

            • πŸ—“ inquirED's Social Studies for School Leaders

              Participants: This session is designed for School Leaders in buildings that will be implementing inquirED's inquiry-based social studies curriculum. Overview: In this session, you will be oriented to the inquirED's social studies curriculum. You will explore the inquiry-based teaching practices...

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              • Duration 1.5h

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              • inquirED Literacy Practices and Supports Framework

                Literacy is woven into the fabric of elementary social studies learning. As students build social studies content knowledge and disciplinary skills, they engage in deep literacy work: interrogating diverse sources, evaluating and constructing arguments, examining differing points of view and...

                • πŸ—“οΈ PLC Optional Mid-Year Reflection

                  Participants: This session is designed for teachers and those who provide support to teachers using Inquiry Journeys. PLC members are especially encouraged to attend. Overview:Β  During this session, participants will engage in reflection, celebrate success, identify challenges, and experience collaborative...

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                  • Duration 1h

                • inquirED's Inquiry Teaching Practices Collaborative Reflection Tool

                  This collaborative reflection tool is designed to guide teachers in deepening and continuously improving inquiry-based instruction. This tool can be used as a one-on-one tool for an Inquiry Advocate and teacher or to guide reflective dialogue in a professional learning...

                  • What is an Inquiry Advocate?

                    inquirED aims to build district capacity to support Inquiry Journeys - and Inquiry Advocates are central to this work. Inquiry Advocates are individuals identified by our partner schools or districts who receive additional coaching and professional development.