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Word Works & Work on Writing
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**3-5 Strategy of the Week - Graphic Organizers **
===**CCSS ELA & Math Graphic Organizers (Scroll to bottom of Page) ** === ===**Essential Standards (Science & Soc.St.) (Scroll to bottom of Page) ** === ===**Eduplace Graphic Organizers ** ===

**Taking Care of Self**
Twenty Teacher Tips for Beating Fatigue By Elena Aguilar

**Webinars**
Updates regarding the current direction of the K-2 Math Assessments will be addressed and a timeline for completion will be provided. In addition, Calendar Time instructional strategies that unite research-based practices with the Common Core State Standards and Practices will be shared. All the webinars begin at 3:30 and end at 4:30. The 2012 DIBELS Next webinar series highlights information about what’s new in DIBELS Next, how it can help improve student outcomes, and use technology to make assessment easier. K-12 education abounds with discussion of “data-driven decisionmaking.” Successfully using data to inform instruction starts with creating effective assessments, especially as states and districts begin to transition to the Common Core State Standards. Join this webinar and learn how to avoid common mistakes and easily improve the quality of your classroom assessments.Webinar begins at 2 p.m.
 * **March 8 - K-2 Math Assessment & Calendar Time (Click to register)**
 * **Transitioning to DIBELS Next (Pre-Recorded)**
 * **March 7 - Creating Effective Classroom Assessments (Click to Register)**

**Self-Directed Online Book Study Focusing on Writing**
No More 'I'm Done' by Jennifer Jacobson (K-2) Writng to Explore: Discovering Adventure in the Research Paper by David Somoza and Peter Lourie (3-8)

**Grant Opportunity**
 **Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program:** Deadline is March 31, 2012. Founded by Ezra Jack Keats, the beloved children's book author, this program gives $500 awards to public schools and public libraries to bring innovative, imaginative, and inspiring programs to life.