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Bring joy and focus back to teaching. Discuss current practices, identify aligned work, and expand practices to reach more students. Explore targeted instruction and efficient progress monitoring, support accelerated learners with on-level and above-level instruction, and learn when and how to advance student skill development using data. For K–8 teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators. 5 PD hours; registration includes breakfast and parking, lunch on your own. Presented by Donna Whyte. Also offered live online.

Date & time: Thu · Jan 14 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM CT
Venue: ISU Alumni Center
Normal, IL
Host: Donna Whyte
PD365 (Illinois ASCD)
Organizer: PD365 (Illinois ASCD)
Price: $199 per person
Credit: 5 PD hours
Meals: Included

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