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What is Item Analysis?

Dr. Ekaterina Forrester November 18, 2021 Assessments, Data, Instruction, Professional Learning

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Promoting Resilience and Social-Emotional Well-Being Among Educators: Organizational and Individual Strategies for Mitigating Stress and Trauma

Velma L. Cobb, Ed.D., CPCC, ACC November 11, 2021 Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Learning, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Creating an Effective Behavior Intervention Plan: Tips & Free Templates

Kristin Rockwell November 2, 2021 Data, MTSS, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Navigating HB 4545 to set up students for success

Texas HB 4545 FAQ: What It Means and How to Position Your District for Success

Tiffany Rudolph, M.Ed. October 28, 2021 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Policy & Funding

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Understanding Depth of Knowledge

Ashley Klint October 21, 2021 Assessments, Data

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Using Data to Align a Behavior Intervention to a Target Behavior

Kristin Rockwell October 14, 2021 Assessments, Data, MTSS, Resources, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Evaluating Your Overall Intervention Program’s Effectiveness

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP October 7, 2021 Data, MTSS, Professional Learning

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Free eBooks for Educators

Jessica Rowley September 30, 2021 Assessments, MTSS, Professional Learning, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Promoting Educational Equity Through SEL

Promoting Educational Equity Through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Dr. Katie Eklund & Ms. Bri'Anna Collins September 23, 2021 Equity, Leadership, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Tying Assessment & Instruction Together

Jeremy O'Neil September 16, 2021 Assessments, Data, Instruction, Professional Learning

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Essential Supports for Hybrid Learning

Mike Oswalt, M.Ed September 9, 2021 Assessments, Data, Leadership, Remote Learning

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Free Webinars for Educators: MTSS, Assessment, SEB and More

Jessica Rowley September 2, 2021 Assessments, Data, Equity, Instruction, MTSS, Professional Learning, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Illuminate Summer 2021 Release

Illuminate Summer 2021 Release: Driving Data-Informed Decisions to Efficiently Address Unfinished Learning

Bonny Troyer August 19, 2021 Data, Illuminate Announcements, Resources

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Should Students with Disabilities Participate in MTSS?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP August 12, 2021 Assessments, Data, Instruction, MTSS, Professional Learning, Special Education

Edtech Genome Project

Congratulations to the EdTech Genome Project on the Release of its New Report

Dr. Amy Jackson July 31, 2021 Educational Technology, Illuminate Announcements

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How Shelby County Schools is Increasing Equity in its Gifted Program

Krista Delk July 15, 2021 Assessments, Case Study, Data, Equity, Illuminator Spotlight, Uncategorized

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Positive Classroom Management Practices: What We Know So Far About What Works in Any Classroom Setting

Aggie Craft, Ed.S. July 8, 2021 Classroom Management, Remote Learning, Student Engagement

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Hybrid Learning Resources for Moving Forward

Mike Oswalt, M.Ed July 1, 2021 Assessments, Educational Technology, Remote Learning, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

English Learners (EL) Reclassification Report Example from RJUSD

BI Tool: Meaningful Reports for English Learners (EL) Reclassification & Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) Monitoring

Franck Reyherme June 24, 2021 Assessments, BI Tool, Data, Educational Technology, Illuminator Spotlight

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Supporting Mental Health in Schools: The Value of Dual Perspectives

Nathaniel von der Embse, Ph.D., NCSP June 17, 2021 Assessments, Data, Implementation, Mental Health, School Improvement, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Uncategorized

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Why are Tiered Supports Helpful for All Students?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP June 10, 2021 Data, MTSS, Professional Learning

Westside Community Schools

Westside Community Schools is Improving Intervention and Core Instruction with Assessment Data & PLCs

Krista Delk June 3, 2021 Assessments, Case Study, Data, Illuminator Spotlight, MTSS, PLC, Uncategorized

Early Warning Dashboard

Leveraging an Early Warning System within a Data-Driven MTSS

Franck Reyherme May 27, 2021 Assessments, Data, Early Warning, Illuminator Spotlight, MTSS

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Diagnostic Assessment & the Importance of Alignment

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP May 20, 2021 Assessments, Data, MTSS

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Student Data: How Using Data Can Help Your Students Succeed

Jessica Rowley May 13, 2021 Assessments, Data

Using End of Year Assessment Data to Accelerate Growth

3 Steps for Using End of Year Assessment Data to Accelerate Growth

Ashley Klint May 10, 2021 Assessments, Data, PLC

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Illuminate Education May 5, 2021 Illuminate Announcements, Illuminator Spotlight

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Using Social-Emotional Behavior Screening Data to Plan Interventions at the Individual, Class, and School Levels

Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D. April 30, 2021 Assessments, Data, Implementation, MTSS, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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How Warsaw Changed Its Culture with Data & Assessment

Krista Delk April 22, 2021 Assessments, Case Study, Data, Illuminator Spotlight

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5 Tips on Promoting Metacognition for Students

Martin Yan April 15, 2021 Instruction, Student Engagement

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What Are Decision Rules?

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP April 8, 2021 Data, MTSS, Professional Learning

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Family Engagement in a Remote Learning Environment

Lisa N. Marquardt, MAESL April 1, 2021 Parent Engagement, Remote Learning

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A Whole Child Approach to Learning & Equity

Dr. Amy Jackson March 25, 2021 Equity

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Using Data Visualizations to Help Identify and Address Disproportionality in Schools

Adam Palmese, Ed.S. March 18, 2021 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Instruction, Professional Learning

Asking Better Questions with Data

Jenn Belda March 11, 2021 Assessments, Data, PLC

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How to Create Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & School Climate Dashboards to Support Student Growth

Kristin Rockwell March 5, 2021 Data, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Policy to Practice: How to Ensure Short-Term Relief Funding Yields a Long-Term Impact on Student Growth

Dr. Amy Jackson March 3, 2021 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, MTSS, Policy & Funding

What is Progress Monitoring?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP February 25, 2021 Assessments, MTSS, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

How (and Why) to Complete a Midyear Check on Equity & Growth

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP February 24, 2021 Assessments, Data, Equity, MTSS

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Research-Based Recommendations for Overcoming Learning Loss Due to 2020 Learning Disruptions

Jessica Rowley February 18, 2021 Assessments, Instruction, MTSS, Remote Learning, White Paper

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Does Online Instruction Really Work?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP February 9, 2021 Instruction, Remote Learning, Student Engagement

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Digging into the “Digital Divide”

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP February 5, 2021 Instruction, Remote Learning

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What is Disproportionality and Exclusionary Discipline?

Claire Smizer February 4, 2021 Data, Educational Technology, Equity, Leadership, MTSS, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Tips for Writing Items for Quality Data: Lessons Learned from Reviewing Hundreds of Items

Dena White January 28, 2021 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology

Profile in Reading Success: How Saint Paul Public Schools Uses Assessments (Even Remotely) to Guide Instruction

Livy Traczyk January 25, 2021 Uncategorized

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Busting 2 Common Neuromyths about Learning

Dr. Amy Jackson January 21, 2021 Data, Instruction, Professional Learning

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Literacy as a Social Justice Issue

Kim Gibbons, Ph.D. January 15, 2021 Assessments, Data, Equity, Instruction, Resources

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Assessing and Equitably Accelerating: The Power of a Comprehensive and Balanced Assessment System

Dr. Amy Jackson January 8, 2021 Assessments, Data, Equity, Uncategorized, White Paper

Two Components of Effective Reading Instruction

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP December 17, 2020 Instruction

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Close Learning Gaps by Applying the Science of Reading

Martin Yan December 15, 2020 Assessments, Data, Equity, Resources

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How to Use Winter Screening Data

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP December 8, 2020 Assessments, Data, MTSS, School Improvement

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Policy to Practice: What a New Administration May Mean for Educators

Dr. Amy Jackson November 17, 2020 Assessments, Policy & Funding, State Reporting

A brief released today by Illuminate Education reveals substantial math losses in grades 5-8 and modest reading losses across grades K-8 as a result of COVID-19 disruptions.

New Data Indicate Substantial Math & Modest Reading Learning Losses due to COVID-19

Martin Yan November 13, 2020 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Instruction, White Paper

Diagnostic Assessment as a Tool for Identifying Learner Needs

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP November 12, 2020 Assessments, Data, Special Education

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The Difference Between Monitoring Progress and Progress Monitoring

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP October 29, 2020 Assessments, MTSS, Professional Learning

Policy to Practice: Attendance Counts and Engagement Matters

Dr. Amy Jackson October 23, 2020 Educational Technology, Leadership, Policy & Funding, State Reporting

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All About Tier 1 Interventions

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP October 20, 2020 Assessments, Instruction, MTSS

A group of students work together

An Equity-Based Approach to Supporting SEB Functioning

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP October 15, 2020 Data, Equity, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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Policy to Practice: The State of State Assessments

Dr. Amy Jackson October 8, 2020 Assessments, Data, Equity, Policy & Funding, State Reporting

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4 Steps for Leading Data Conversations About Equity

Kristin Rockwell September 30, 2020 Data, Educational Technology, Equity, Leadership, Professional Learning, School Improvement

A PLC meets to share instructional strategies and support students throughout the year.

What is a PLC? A Definition and Resource Roundup

Martin Yan September 25, 2020 Data, PLC

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What Neuroscience Tells Us About Connecting Assessment with Learning

Dr. Amy Jackson September 18, 2020 Assessments, Professional Learning

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How to Use Live Proctoring in Formative Assessment Processes with Remote Learners

Alina Gonzalez September 17, 2020 Assessments, Educational Technology, Instruction, Remote Learning

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Understanding Different Types of Assessments

Ashley Klint September 10, 2020 Assessments, Data, MTSS

Illuminate Summer Release for DnA

Illuminate Summer 2020 Releases: New and Improved Features to Help Educators Accelerate Student Growth This Year

Bonny Troyer September 8, 2020 Illuminate Announcements

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Teaching Beyond Walls: Creative Ideas for Remote Instruction

Tiffany Rudolph, M.Ed. September 4, 2020 Assessments, Instruction, Remote Learning

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Equitable Access Resource Round-Up

Martin Yan September 3, 2020 Educational Technology, Equity, Remote Learning, Resources

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Start at Tier 1 to Support Students’ Social Emotional Behavior Needs

Ian Jura-Baum September 2, 2020 Uncategorized

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The Basics of Universal Screening

Sarah Brown, Ph.D. August 28, 2020 Assessments, Instruction, MTSS, Professional Learning

Infographic to describe what MTSS is and how it can support students and educators in the coming year

6 Reasons to Lean Into MTSS This Year

Kate Pechacek August 27, 2020 Assessments, Data, MTSS, Remote Learning

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Understanding & Improving the Universal Tier

Sarah Brown, Ph.D. August 20, 2020 Assessments, Data, MTSS, Professional Learning, School Improvement

Free Download: Back-to-School Assessment Toolkit

FastBridge August 19, 2020 Uncategorized

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What is Data Based Decision Making?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP August 14, 2020 Data, Professional Learning

An Opportunity for Equity: How to Use Assessments and Data the Right Way When Schools Reopen

Dr. Amy Jackson August 13, 2020 Assessments, Data, Equity, Leadership, Remote Learning, School Improvement

Tips for Engaging Remote Learners

Christine Russell, Ph.D. August 12, 2020 Illuminator Spotlight, Instruction, MTSS, Remote Learning

BI Tool: Distance Learning Engagement Report

Franck Reyherme August 11, 2020 BI Tool, Remote Learning

Student and Teacher Working at a Desk Together

Assessing Across Multiple Languages: What Can the Data Tell Us?

Lisa N. Marquardt, MAESL August 10, 2020 Uncategorized

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What is Assessment Reliability & Validity?

Dr. Ekaterina Forrester August 7, 2020 Assessments, Professional Learning

What is Social Emotional Behavior (SEB)?

Stephen Kilgus, Ph.D. August 5, 2020 Instruction, MTSS, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Madeline Caballero

Jessica Rowley August 4, 2020 Remote Learning

3 Ways Assessments Differ for English Learners

Lisa N. Marquardt, MAESL July 30, 2020 Uncategorized

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How Can Leaders Help Teams Increase Their Assessment Literacy?

Jeremy O'Neil July 30, 2020 Assessments, Data, Leadership, PLC, Professional Learning

How to Create Strong Data Culture in Your Building: Tips from a Former Principal

Jeff Ion July 28, 2020 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Leadership, PLC, Professional Learning, School Improvement

How Illuminate’s Integration with Google Classroom is Supporting Remote Learning in Santa Rosa City Schools

Martin Yan July 27, 2020 Case Study, Illuminator Spotlight, Remote Learning

Tips for Supporting Parents and Guardians in Remote Learning

JoJean Vicioso July 24, 2020 Assessments, Remote Learning

How to Curb Cheating on Remote Assessments

Kate Pechacek July 22, 2020 Assessments, Educational Technology, Remote Learning

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Intro to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Mental Health, and Trauma

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP July 10, 2020 Mental Health, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Karina Tran

Jessica Rowley July 7, 2020 Remote Learning

The Power of Assessment to Close Gaps & Help Students Soar

April Beasley July 2, 2020 Assessments, Case Study, Data, Illuminator Spotlight, Leadership

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Missy Butki

Jessica Rowley June 30, 2020 Assessments, Illuminator Spotlight, Remote Learning, White Paper

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Key Ingredients for Effective Tier 1 Practices

Kate Pechacek June 26, 2020 Assessments, Instruction, MTSS

How Can MTSS Work in a Remote Environment?

Martin Yan June 23, 2020 Assessments, MTSS, Remote Learning

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The Importance of Assessing Both Standards and Skills

Kate Pechacek June 19, 2020 Assessments

Seeing the “Whole Child” Data Picture

Lynn Ehlers June 17, 2020 Data, MTSS

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Dr. Kathryn Sampilo-Wilson

Jessica Rowley June 15, 2020 Remote Learning

Using the 4 Load-Bearing Walls of Equity-Based MTSS to Plan for Next Year

Martin Yan June 12, 2020 Data, Leadership, MTSS, Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Danielle Carlisle

Jessica Rowley June 9, 2020 Remote Learning

Preventing Learning Loss & Accelerate Growth for All Students

Martin Yan May 29, 2020 Assessments, Leadership, Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Marisabel Soliman

Jessica Rowley May 22, 2020 Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Stacy Salter

Jessica Rowley May 20, 2020 Illuminator Spotlight, Remote Learning

A Plan for Balanced Assessment: Setting a Precedent in an Unprecedented Time

Dr. Amy Jackson May 19, 2020 Assessments, Remote Learning

Using Qualitative Data to Support Students During the School Closures

Martin Yan May 18, 2020 Data, Remote Learning

Middle School Remote Learning – Part II: Consistency is Key

Aggie Craft, Ed.S. May 15, 2020 Remote Learning

5 Ways to Support Remote Learners Experiencing Trauma

Martin Yan May 14, 2020 Mental Health, Remote Learning, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

#ThankYouTeachers

Illuminate Education May 6, 2020 Illuminate Announcements, Illuminator Spotlight

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Krista Barbosa

Jessica Rowley May 5, 2020 Remote Learning

Thank You, Teachers, for Everything You Do

Illuminate Education May 4, 2020 Illuminate Announcements

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Aaron Troyer

Jessica Rowley April 30, 2020 Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Ann Grey Newcomb

Jessica Rowley April 28, 2020 Remote Learning

Using Data to Support Remote Learners with IEPs

Kristin Rockwell April 24, 2020 Assessments, Data, Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Gloria Makosy

Jessica Rowley April 23, 2020 Remote Learning

College Admissions in an Era of School Closures

James Fleming April 22, 2020 Assessments, Equity, Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Will Cooke

Jessica Rowley April 21, 2020 Remote Learning

Guidance for Educators Supporting Students with IEPs During COVID-19

Kristin Rockwell April 16, 2020 Remote Learning

Staying Connected During COVID-19 [Teacher Spotlight]: Drew Craft

Lynn Ehlers April 15, 2020 Classroom Management, Instruction, Remote Learning

How to Use Google for Education with Illuminate for Remote Learning

Martin Yan April 10, 2020 Assessments, Educational Technology, Instruction, Remote Learning

Middle School Remote Learning – Part I: A Glimpse into the Current Status

Aggie Craft, Ed.S. April 9, 2020 Remote Learning

“Assessment as Learning” in a Remote Classroom

Kate Pechacek April 6, 2020 Assessments, Instruction, Remote Learning

6 Free Professional Development Kits for Educators

Kristin Rockwell April 1, 2020 Data, PLC, Professional Learning, Remote Learning, Resources

COVID-19 and Assessments: Moving from “What If?” to “What Now?”

Dr. Amy Jackson March 30, 2020 Assessments, Remote Learning

Remote Screening & Progress Monitoring 101

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP March 26, 2020 Assessments, Educational Technology, Remote Learning

Use the Data You Have Today to Group Students, Align Remote Resources & Plan for the Future

Kristin Rockwell March 25, 2020 Data, Educational Technology, Remote Learning

Learning From A Distance? 6 Tips To Do It Well

Martin Yan March 23, 2020 Instruction, Parent Engagement, Student Engagement

How Garden City Public Schools is Building an Information-Rich Comprehensive Assessment System

Natalie Howell March 12, 2020 Assessments, Case Study, Illuminator Spotlight, Leadership

5 Strategies for Implementing MTSS at the Secondary Level

Kate Pechacek March 5, 2020 Instruction, Leadership, MTSS, School Improvement

Analyzing Your Assessment Data: Patterns of Need & Root Cause Analysis

Dr. Melissa Hogan February 27, 2020 Assessments, Data, Instruction

Tier 3 interventions

Understanding Intensive Intervention within an MTSS Framework

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP February 20, 2020 Uncategorized

Supporting Advanced Learning Within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports

Maria A. Martin February 20, 2020 Data, MTSS

Creating and Taking Action on a Data-Driven Strategic Plan

Valerie Coffey February 13, 2020 Data, Illuminator Spotlight, Leadership, MTSS, School Improvement

2020 Illuminators of the Year and Platinum Level Users Awarded

Kristin Rockwell February 6, 2020 Illuminate Announcements, Illuminator Spotlight

Evaluating the Strength of Tier 1 Core Instruction in Math

Alexis Kirburis, Psy.D., NCSP February 1, 2020 Uncategorized

Leveraging High-Quality Custom Interims to Move the Needle on Student Outcomes

Sara Shore January 30, 2020 Assessments, Case Study, Data, Leadership

Understanding and Using Spring Screening Data

Jessie Kember, Ph.D., NCSP January 26, 2020 Uncategorized

Sharing Assessment Results With Parents

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP January 25, 2020 Uncategorized

A student demonstrates interest in artwork, an element of whole child data that is made useful with whole child data literacy.

How to Grow Data Literacy for Whole Child Data

Brian Green January 24, 2020 Data, Leadership, MTSS, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

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What is MTSS? How to Explain MTSS to Almost Anyone

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP January 16, 2020 Data, Leadership, MTSS

Creating a Culture of Data: Keys to Making the Shift and Making it Stick

Dr. Amy Jackson January 9, 2020 Data, Leadership

Illuminator Spotlight: Jonalee Castillo

Mark Adato December 6, 2019 Data, Illuminator Spotlight, Instruction

[Infographic] What’s a Comprehensive Assessment System?

Kate Pechacek November 27, 2019 Assessments, MTSS, Resources

Setting Goals That Matter for Students With Dyslexia

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP November 14, 2019 Assessments, Data, School Improvement

Illuminator Spotlight: Marisol Lopez

Jill Albracht November 7, 2019 Illuminator Spotlight

10 Persistent Progress Monitoring Myths Debunked

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP October 31, 2019 Assessments, Data, MTSS

BI Tool: Acadience Pathways Report

Franck Reyherme October 24, 2019 BI Tool

Maximizing Tier 2 & Tier 3 Data: Progress Monitoring, Intervention Fidelity, and Intervention Effectiveness

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP October 17, 2019 Data, MTSS

How to Use Quality Assessment Content to Build Assessment and Data Literacy

Jeremy O'Neil October 11, 2019 Assessments, Data, Educational Technology, Instruction, PLC, Resources, School Improvement

Five Outstanding Educators Honored at Illuminate’s Colorado User Conference

Kristin Rockwell October 4, 2019 Illuminator Spotlight

Turning Tier 1 Universal Data into Action

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP September 26, 2019 Data, MTSS

BI Tool: A-G Tracker

Franck Reyherme September 16, 2019 BI Tool

MTSS Tiers & MTSS Interventions 101

Kate Pechacek September 13, 2019 Assessments, Data, Implementation, MTSS

MTSS Tiers Shown on the MTSS Pyramid

MTSS Tiers & MTSS Interventions 101

Kate Pechacek September 13, 2019 Implementation, MTSS

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Create an Elevator Pitch for Progress Monitoring

Dawn Miller, PhD September 5, 2019 Uncategorized

Two women look at their data platform to review data related to their MTSS implementation.

How I Made MTSS Work in My District

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP September 5, 2019 Data, MTSS

Customer Spotlight: Sarah Rines

Mark Adato August 30, 2019 Illuminator Spotlight

How to Set Academic Progress Monitoring Goals

Seth Aldrich, Ph.D. August 24, 2019 Uncategorized

Teacher engages in an intervention to meet the needs of his students

What’s the ROI on RtI?

Art Godin, Ed.S. August 22, 2019 Data, Leadership, MTSS, School Improvement

Creating a Next Generation Inquiry-Based Classroom

Dr. Melissa Hogan August 15, 2019 NGSS

2019 eduCLIMBER Power User and Platinum Level Certificate Awardees Announced

Kristin Rockwell August 7, 2019 Illuminate Announcements, Illuminator Spotlight

How a Large Georgia School District Sees Every Student

Lynn Ehlers August 2, 2019 Case Study

PLCs: Leveraging Collaboration to Move Student Achievement

Natalie Howell July 25, 2019 Data, Leadership, PLC, School Improvement

How to Make Change Stick

Mark Adato July 19, 2019 Leadership, School Improvement

Reviewing Core Instruction in Reading

Ian Jura-Baum July 16, 2019 Uncategorized

What it Really Means to Be a Data-Driven District–and How to Make it Happen

Dr. Amy Jackson July 11, 2019 Data, Leadership, School Improvement

How To Select Your Screening Assessments

Ian Jura-Baum July 8, 2019 Uncategorized

Achieving Equity in Schools

Lynn Ehlers July 5, 2019 Equity

Making the Shift: Basing Teaching and Learning in Data

Crystal Steinmetz June 27, 2019 Data, Educational Technology, Illuminator Spotlight, Leadership

Illuminate Education Joins Forces with FastBridge Learning, Accelerating Shared Mission to Support the Whole Child

Nicole Hanusek June 25, 2019 Uncategorized

Leveraging Social-Emotional Learning: Insights from Tustin Unified’s Journey from Data Collection to Action

Allison McCarty Ku June 21, 2019 Data, Illuminator Spotlight, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

4 Data Visualizations that Remove Barriers Between Data and Action

Franck Reyherme June 13, 2019 Data, Educational Technology, School Improvement

Why EOC Scores are Soaring in Monroe County Schools

Ed Sweet June 6, 2019 Case Study

Get Ready for Summer with Some Mindful Reflection

Sonya Mehta May 29, 2019 Mental Health, Resources, School Improvement

BI Tool: Course Recommendation Reports

Franck Reyherme May 23, 2019 BI Tool

How to Implement Successful Math Interventions

Ian Jura-Baum May 17, 2019 Uncategorized

A group of educators know how to run an effective plc meeting

How to Run An Effective PLC Meeting

Michael Harris May 16, 2019 Data, PLC, School Improvement

Illuminator Spotlight: Hannah Goeglein

Mark Adato May 6, 2019 Assessments, Illuminator Spotlight

6 Steps to Quality Assessment Design

Sara Shore May 2, 2019 Assessments

Are Our Common Assessments Fair?

Jan Sznurkowski April 25, 2019 Assessments

Thoughts from IO Education EXPO EAST 2019: “Past, Present & Future”

Yamiris Perez April 18, 2019 Illuminate Announcements

Lessons from John Hattie: Unlocking the Power of Classroom Discussion

Debra Russell April 11, 2019 Data, Instruction

How Oxford Community Schools Uses Data to Support 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency

Lynn Ehlers April 4, 2019 Case Study

BI Tool: What Can You Automate?

Franck Reyherme March 29, 2019 BI Tool

Sense-Making is the Core of NGSS

Dr. Melissa Hogan March 28, 2019 NGSS

Data Visualization & Action Plans: Filling Gaps in Seeing the “Big Picture”

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP March 21, 2019 Data, Educational Technology, School Improvement

math assessments

Problem Analysis in Math: Using the 5-Step Problem-Solving Approach

Alexis Kirburis, Psy.D., NCSP March 20, 2019 Uncategorized

7 Needs for Student Engagement

Valerie Coffey March 14, 2019 Student Engagement

what does it mean to be dyslexic?

What Does It Mean to Be Dyslexic?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP March 11, 2019 Uncategorized

Tackling New Challenges in Parent Communication

Stephanie Ring March 7, 2019 Classroom Management, Parent Engagement

Early Warning for Student Needs: 7 Ways to Use an EWS (Beyond At-Risk Identification)

Jim McIntosh February 28, 2019 Early Warning

BI Tool: Multiple Rounds of Feedback

Franck Reyherme February 26, 2019 BI Tool, Implementation

Another Awesome IEUC in the Books!

Lynn Ehlers February 21, 2019 Illuminate Announcements

Reading Fluency Interventions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Instruction

Lynn M. Edwards, PhD February 18, 2019 Instruction, Tier 1 Instruction

Enrichment and Remediation with Personalized Learning

Brian Green February 14, 2019 Personalized Learning

NGSS Without Dimensions = NGSS Without Proficiency

Dr. Melissa Hogan February 7, 2019 NGSS

Illuminator of the Year 2019 Winners

Lynn Ehlers January 31, 2019 Illuminator Spotlight

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Top 3 Myths About Educational Assessment, Busted!

Holly Windram, Ph.D. January 31, 2019 Uncategorized

The Case for Assessment Literacy: Why It’s Critical for All of Us

Chris Balow, Ph.D. January 31, 2019 Assessments, Data, Leadership

Company Integration Milestones: How Our Work Behind the Scenes is Focusing on Teaching and Learning

Elijah Stambaugh January 29, 2019 Illuminate Announcements

reading fluency interventions

Using FastBridge Data to Write Academic IEP Goals

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP January 25, 2019 Assessments, Progress Monitoring

4 Types of Filters to Help You Find Patterns in Your Data

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP January 24, 2019 Data

Teacher Burnout Prevention: Tips from Someone Who’s Been There

Julie Ziegler January 17, 2019 Leadership, Resources

Illuminator of the Year 2019 Honorees

Lynn Ehlers January 10, 2019 Illuminate Announcements, Illuminator Spotlight

BI Tool: Disrupting Inequities

Franck Reyherme January 7, 2019 BI Tool, Implementation

Early Warning Systems in Early Education

Ed Sweet December 6, 2018 Early Warning

How a Focus on Access & Equity Is Making a Difference in Yuma

Ed Sweet November 29, 2018 Case Study, Equity, Leadership, School Improvement

reading fluency planning

How Do School Principals Influence Student Achievement?

Nicole Hanusek November 26, 2018 Uncategorized

Happy students benefit from the data-driven decisions provided in MTSS vs RTI vs PBIS

MTSS vs RTI vs PBIS – What’s the difference?

Lynn Ehlers November 15, 2018 MTSS

Choosing the Right Student Intervention

Kate Pechacek November 14, 2018 MTSS, Whiteboard Series

How Denver Public Schools Overcame District Data Woes

Martin Yan November 1, 2018 Case Study

reading fluency interventions

Rethinking the “F” Word in Education: Treatment Fidelity

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP October 31, 2018 Uncategorized

tier 1 instruction

How to Select the Right Progress Measures for Mathematics

Alexis Kirburis, Psy.D., NCSP October 25, 2018 Uncategorized

The People Behind Early Warning Indicators

Ed Sweet October 25, 2018 Early Warning, Leadership

Social-Emotional Learning vs. Mental Health: What’s the Difference?

Chris Balow, Ph.D. October 18, 2018 Mental Health, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

reading fluency

The (Overlooked) Relationship Between Progress Monitoring and IEP Goals

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP October 18, 2018 Uncategorized

BI Tool: The “Quick Lookup” Report

Franck Reyherme October 15, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

How a Unique Border-Town District Defies Demographics

Martin Yan October 11, 2018 Case Study

The Importance of Setting-Level Data in an Early Warning System

Ed Sweet October 4, 2018 Early Warning

What Does MTSS Even Mean?

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP October 3, 2018 Early Warning, MTSS, Whiteboard Series

Young girl reading a book

How to Select the Right Progress Measures for Reading

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP September 28, 2018 Instruction, Progress Monitoring

Student-Level Data in an Early Warning System: Less is More

Ed Sweet September 20, 2018 Early Warning

“Just Don’t Give Up!”: Advice from an Air Force Colonel to Schools & Educators

Dr. Gail L. Thompson September 17, 2018 Equity, Leadership

From Data Dolt to Superhero: Leveraging Micro-Data Trends for Personalization

Leilani Cauthen September 13, 2018 Data, Leadership, Personalized Learning

Tier 2 Phonemic Awareness Intervention

The Importance of Phonics Intervention in Early Education

Yvette Arañas September 7, 2018 Uncategorized

BI Tool: Attendance Update Parent Report

Franck Reyherme September 6, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

Developing a Data Strategy for Early Warning Indicators

Ed Sweet August 30, 2018 Early Warning

How to Leverage Legislation to Improve Dyslexia Screening and Intervention

Sarah Brown, Ph.D. August 29, 2018 Uncategorized

Taking Stock of Your Assessment Program

Chris Balow, Ph.D. August 23, 2018 Assessments

How This Rural District is Making the Most of Classroom Data

Martin Yan August 16, 2018 Case Study

What’s So Great About Data Driven Instruction?

Mark Adato August 15, 2018 Data, Instruction, Whiteboard Series

Understanding the Individual Skills Report for aMath™ and aReading™

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP August 14, 2018 Uncategorized

How to Infuse Innovation in a Personalized-Learning Model

Gerard Dawson August 9, 2018 Personalized Learning

Group Screening Report for Teachers

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP August 6, 2018 Instruction

Why Every School District Needs an Early Warning System

Ed Sweet August 2, 2018 Early Warning

Keeping the Push Towards Literacy on Our Minds

Ed Sweet July 30, 2018 Instruction, School Improvement

Why I Chose Not to Become a Racist

Dr. Gail L. Thompson July 26, 2018 Equity

Top VR Experiences in Education

Brian Thomas July 26, 2018 Educational Technology

FastBridge Learning® Training and Resources: Enhancements for 2018-2019

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP July 20, 2018 Uncategorized

BI Tool: Comprehensive Data Report for English Learners

Franck Reyherme July 9, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

Student Predictions & Protections: Algorithm Bias in AI-Based Learning

Chris Walker June 28, 2018 Educational Technology, Machine Learning, Resources

How to Make an Implementation Sticky

Annie Stefano June 27, 2018 Implementation, Whiteboard Series

SEL Should Be an Easy Sell for U.S. Schools & Districts

Dr. Abram Jimenez June 14, 2018 Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

School Data Dashboard Showing Safe and Supportive School KPI Dashboard

Does Your District Need a School Data Dashboard?

Chris Balow, Ph.D. June 7, 2018 Data, School Improvement

Don’t Confuse Participation and Engagement

James Fleming June 7, 2018 Classroom Management, Student Engagement, Uncategorized, Whiteboard Series

Sneak Peek: Release 11.0 Coming June 29th

Lynn Ehlers June 7, 2018 Illuminate Announcements

BI Tool: MAP RIT Scores Student/Parent Letter

Franck Reyherme June 5, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

Unlocking ESSA & Its Potential in Washington

Martin Yan May 30, 2018 ESSA

How IDEA Public Schools is Getting Data into the Right Hands

Martin Yan May 24, 2018 Case Study, Data, Leadership

Can State Reporting for Schools be Easy?

Rebecca Coleman May 23, 2018 Data, State Reporting, Uncategorized, Whiteboard Series

Will Machine Learning Change the Path of K-12 Education?

Dr. Abram Jimenez May 17, 2018 Data, Educational Technology, Machine Learning

California: Moving the Needle on the Achievement Gap

Michael Tesauro May 17, 2018 Equity, Leadership

Equity, Mindsets & Transformational Teaching

Dr. Gail L. Thompson May 16, 2018 Equity, Leadership

What if a Student Does Not Respond to Intervention?

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP May 11, 2018 Instruction

BI Tool: ACCESS “Can Do” Report

Franck Reyherme May 10, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

How Georgia Aims to Close the Achievement Gap

Michael Tesauro May 9, 2018 Equity, Leadership

What Makes Some PLCs Work?

Pete Watson May 8, 2018 PLC, Uncategorized, Whiteboard Series

ESSA & the Pathway to Successful Implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Chris Balow, Ph.D. May 3, 2018 ESSA, Leadership, MTSS

Writing a Continuous Standards-Story for Students

Kate Pechacek April 26, 2018 Assessments, Data, Leadership, School Improvement

What is NGSS Anyway?

Mark Adato April 25, 2018 NGSS, School Improvement, Uncategorized, Whiteboard Series

Understanding the Shifts in Illinois State Reporting

Gerard Dawson April 19, 2018 ESSA, Leadership, School Improvement

Tier 1 Core Writing Instruction

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP April 19, 2018 Uncategorized

Chipping Away at Colorado’s Achievement Gap

Ed Sweet April 18, 2018 Equity, Leadership

Science Project Ideas for Teachers: Star Clock

Jennifer Chalupnik April 17, 2018 Instruction, Resources

6 Strategies for Effective Writing & Reading Instruction

Gerard Dawson April 12, 2018 Instruction, Leadership

What To Ask Before You Change Your Report Card

Annie Stefano April 11, 2018 Report Cards, School Improvement, Whiteboard Series

District and School-Level Group Growth Reports

Rachel Brown, Ph.D., NCSP April 9, 2018 Uncategorized

Breaking Down Silos to Turn Data into Action

Dr. Abram Jimenez April 5, 2018 Data, Leadership, School Improvement

BI Tool: MAP Low Level Analysis Report

Franck Reyherme April 2, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

Can Technology Help Students Make the Most of Their Studying?

Jane Sandwood March 29, 2018 Educational Technology

Viewing Mental Health Through the “We Care” Campaign

Debra Russell March 22, 2018 Case Study, Mental Health, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Engaging Reluctant Learners: Relationships, Relevance, and Communication

Gerard Dawson March 16, 2018 Leadership, School Improvement, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Data Dashboards: Important Insights to Ensure Every Student Finds Their Spark

Dr. Abram Jimenez March 15, 2018 School Improvement

4 Easy Ways to Check Your District’s Student Data

Rebecca Coleman March 14, 2018 Data, School Improvement, Whiteboard Series

Closing or Widening? Examining the Racial Achievement Gap in Illinois

Michael Tesauro March 12, 2018 Equity, Leadership

School-Aged Youth & Trauma: How Education Communities Can Help

Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP March 8, 2018 Bullying, Child Abuse, Early Warning, Mental Health, Social-Emotional Behavior (SEB)/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Building Resilience in Students from Challenging Backgrounds

David Stevens March 5, 2018 School Improvement

Getting Teachers Fired-Up About the School Improvement Planning Process

Margie Johnson March 5, 2018 School Improvement

BI Tool: The CAR Report – Cumulative Assessment Record

Franck Reyherme March 1, 2018 BI Tool, Implementation

You May Be Missing Steps in Master Scheduling

James Fleming February 28, 2018 Master Scheduling, School Improvement, Whiteboard Series

A group of educators work in a PLC showing Plc best practices

What Makes An Effective PLC? 4 PLC Best Practices To Implement