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    TESS

    Total Education Systems Support

    The FAST Framework

    It's Focused, Adaptable and Structured Teaching!
     

    Unlike other instructional models offered elsewhere, the FAST framework allows teachers to efficiently plan lessons while still ensuring that the lesson is based on powerful brain research. With timely adaptations aimed to elevate the rigor of lessons, teachers will feel ready to begin instructing the Common Core in their classrooms.

    Math Planning Guide

     

    A framework to support educators in analyzing a Math Application Task for the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure success in learning.

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    Analyzing Math Applications

    Close Reading

     

    A framework to support educators in planning for Close Reading as an extension of a FAST lesson.

     

     

     

     

    HUM2.pdf
    HUM2.pdf
     
     
    FAST Lesson Framework
    FAST Lesson Framework

    Language Frames

     

    Language frames support the use of academic language in direct instruction, idependent practice and application

     

     

     

     

    Concept Maps

     

    A framework to support educators in analyzing a Math Application Task for the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure success in learning.

     
    Thoughts on the FAST Framework

    Prioritize and Streamline

    Learn how TESS works alongside schools to increase student achievement with concise systems, purposeful habits and articulated goals for student success.

    Direct Instruction and Common Core

    Educators are wondering how direct instruction fits in to the Common Core. This brief video illustrates not only how but when teachers will use the FAST lesson framework.

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    This book, written specifically for special educators, features our very own FAST framework for effective instruction in the Common Core!

    What We're Reading

     
    Afraid You're Killing the Joy of Reading?
     

    On Slate.com, a teacher-blogger describes how educators can unkowingly be killing the joy of reading for their students. Sounds terrifying, right? Fortunately TESS has developed a Close Reading Framework to support teachers in not only using good strategies, but in promoting the love of reading.

     

    October 2, 2014

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    Teacher Training:
    Adequate?
     

    A new study, featured in Education Week Magazine, on professional develoment for the Common Core shows that while far more teachers are attending trainings, educators are giving those sessions low marks for quality.

     

    August 14, 2014

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    Demystifying Close Reading
     

    Nancy Boyles, a graduate reading program coordinator and author, makes  the case that Close Reading should begin in the primary grades if we are to expect students to leave high school ready for college and career. With helpful guidance on planning for Close Reading, this article provides clarity on what it is, and what it isn't.

     

    December 2012

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    Academic Discourse and Student Engagement
     

    This blog post on Edutopia.org describes how the student engagement in a math classroom is elevated when students are explicitly taught the ins and outs of collaborative conversations.

     

    April 13, 2014

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