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Access K-12 state standards by grade level and content - includes links for Related Arts and RTI.

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The Tennessee Academic Standards provide a common set of expectations for what students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade for each subject area. Our state's standards are rooted in the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in their postsecondary studies and/or careers.

The State Board of Education is charged with adopting the Tennessee Academic Standards. At minimum, standards are reviewed every six years. To learn more about the standards review process, leave feedback on the revised standards, or submit questions please visit the state board's standards review webpage.

While academic standards establish desired learning outcomes, curriculum provides instructional programming designed to help students reach these outcomes. Districts should locally establish curricular programs that support student mastery of the Tennessee Academic Standards while reflecting unique community values. Instructional practices should provide each student with the best opportunity to meet these standards by supporting the learning needs of each student.

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The Tennessee Academic Standards provide a common set of expectations for what students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade for each subject area. Our state's standards are rooted in the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in their postsecondary studies and/or careers.

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Teachers can motivate students to take ownership by helping them plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning. (includes free reproducibles)

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How to Get Students Thinking About Their Own Learning

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When students begin to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, they develop self-regulation and can set more ambitious goals.

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The New EdTech Classroom with Sam Kary is my favorite EdTech resource for recommendations on the latest and greatest tech tools for the classroom. He gets right to the point on what each tool can do to increase engagement and productivity. Site also includes tutorials for individual programs.

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The IRIS Center at Peabody College at Vanderbilt has online modules that can be used for PD hours (check for district approval). Topics include behavior, students with disabilities, diversity, instruction, assessment, etc.

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Practical, flexible, and built around trustworthy resources, IRIS PD Certificates for Educators are a terrific option for educators who are ready to take their professional development to the next level, including:

K-12 general and special education teachers

Principals

Paraeducators

Substitutes

Other school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, hallway/cafeteria/playground monitors)

Did You Know?

IRIS PD Certificates for Educators will remain free through December 2023! The IRIS Center's free Professional Development options are made possible by a generous donation from the Wachs family and the ongoing support of IRIS users like you.

Self-guided and self-paced, IRIS Modules cover numerous relevant topics in a way that is in-depth but approachable. These online resources can be used to improve educator's knowledge of:

Evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices

IEPs

Accommodations

Teaching English language learners

Instructional supports for students with disabilities

And more

Getting started couldn't be simpler!

1. Create an account with a username and password.

2. Browse available IRIS STAR Legacy Modules and select those that best suit your PD needs. Thirty-seven modules are now available, and more are added all the time.

3. Work through the module. To do so, you will:

Your IRIS PD Certificate (accessible through email or as a downloadable PDF) includes your name, the module you completed, the date, the clock hours you earned, and your pre- and post-test scores, if you choose.

Want to share at-a-glance information about IRIS PD with your principal, superintendent, or other school administrator? We've done the work for you. Download and print this handy factsheet.

Are you a school or district leader looking for personalized learning opportunities for your educators? Do you want to learn more about how IRIS resources benefit K-12 educators and how IRIS Modules align with the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA). Download and print this personalized learning handout.

For Your Information

IRIS Modules can be used as self-study units for which learners can earn a Certificate of Completion. These certificates are appropriate for professional development requirements in circumstances where clock hours are accepted. IRIS Modules, however, are not equivalent to courses through which learners can earn credit hours (rather than clock hours), such as those offered through a university or continuing education office that include associated transcripts.

The IRIS Center Peabody College Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN 37203 [email protected]. The IRIS Center is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Grant #H325E220001. The contents of this Website do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Sarah Allen.

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Practical, flexible, and built around trustworthy resources, IRIS PD Certificates for Educators are a terrific option for educators who are ready to take their professional development to the next level, including: K-12 general and special education teachers Principals Paraeducators Substitutes Other school support staff (e.g., bus drivers, hallway/cafeteria/playground monitors) IRIS PD Certificates for Educators will remain free through December 2023!

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From the Great Pyramid in Egypt to the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii - take a field trip anywhere in the world with Google Earth.

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Aw snap! Google Earth isn't supported on your browser. You may need to update your browser or use a different browser. Please see our system requirements for more information. Chrome is a great choice and you can download it here.

Or if you're feeling adventurous, you can try Earth anyway by choosing an option below.

Learn more about Google Earth.

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Aw snap! Google Earth isn't supported on your browser. You may need to update your browser or use a different browser. Please see our system requirements for more information. Chrome is a great choice and you can download it here. Or if you're feeling adventurous, you can try Earth anyway by choosing an option below.