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D.C. Area Educators For Social Justice is a new initiative launched by Teaching for Change to help build and nurture a network of social justice educators in the D.C. metro area.

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National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

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National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)

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National Council for the Social Studies is pleased to offer a limited number of registration scholarships to educators who have never been able to attend the NCSS Annual Conference in the past for lack of financial support. Teachers from across the United States and its territories are welcome to apply.

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This resource offers resources and professional development for educators teaching humanities courses with a focus on social justice and history.

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"I believe in the power of Facing History."

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National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

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National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

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The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is a professional organization dedicated to "improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education.

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Teach and learn with The Times: Resources for bringing the world into your classroom

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An online community for English teachers to connect, share resources, and engage in professional discussions.

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Literacy Daily is a space to connect educators, students, and leaders with the latest news, ideas, tools, strategies, and research in literacy instruction.

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CommonLit | Free Online Reading Passages and Literacy Resources

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Founded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics provides engaging civics curriculum and games to promote civic education.

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In this new Private i History Detectives unit, Elementary students analyze primary sources to discover how Constitutional Amendments attempted to address slavery's wrongs, how the courts challenged unfair laws, and how individuals and groups fought for civil rights.

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In this new Private i History Detectives unit, Elementary students analyze primary sources to discover how Constitutional Amendments attempted to address slavery's wrongs, how the courts challenged unfair laws, and how individuals and groups fought for civil rights.

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We're committed to providing educators accessible, high-quality teaching tools. That's why all our lessons and assessments are free. Please consider donating to SHEG to support our creation of new materials. All gifts are made through Stanford University and are tax-deductible.

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Offers primary source sets, lesson plans, and professional development resources for history and social studies teachers.

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The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching.

Getting Started with Primary Sources

Explore short videos on using resources and teaching strategies for using primary sources in the classroom.

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Jenna Sits down with our new co-host Liza Talusan to discuss principled partnerships across race.

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In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Elena Aguilar to talk about how race shows up in coaching relationships.

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A curriculum guide with resources for teaching about the Black Lives Matter movement and related topics.

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The Anti-Defamation League provides anti-bias education resources, including lesson plans and book lists.

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We work in partnership with schools, organizations and communities to design and deliver anti-bias education, both online and in person. When we learn, as individuals, how to challenge bias, discrimination and hate - together, we have the capacity to foster equity and inclusion.

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The Conscious Kid is an education, research and policy organization that supports families and educators in taking action to disrupt racism, inequity and bias

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A project by the Southern Poverty Law Center that provides resources and professional development on social justice, anti-bias education, and culturally responsive teaching.

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Learning for Justice is a community education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that centers civic and political action education for everyone.

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Provides resources for teaching people's history and promoting critical thinking about the past and present.

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The Zinn Education Project is my compass in a sea of corporate textbooks, packaged common core curriculum and standardized testing. My entire curriculum is based on lessons that can be found on the Zinn Education Project.

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From voter ID laws to voter-roll purges, gerrymandering to poll closures to the deadly in-person voting conditions during a pandemic, the right to vote is under attack and the stakes are high. It is critical that students learn about the fight for voting rights, past and present.

Nov. 30, 1924: Shirley Chisholm Born...

Teaching About the Violence in Palestine and Israel...

I can UNDERSTAND pessimism, but I don't BELIEVE in it. It's not simply a matter of faith, but of historical EVIDENCE. Not overwhelming evidence, just enough to give HOPE, because for hope we don't need certainty, only POSSIBILITY.

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Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History

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The Zinn Education Project promotes and supports the teaching of people's history in middle and high school classrooms across the country. Based on the lens of history highlighted in Howard Zinn's best-selling book A People's History of the United States, the website offers free, downloadable lessons and articles organized by theme, time period, and reading level.

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The National Equity Project is a nonprofit, social impact organization committed to increasing the capacity of people to achieve thriving, self-determining, educated and just communities.

Our mission is to transform the experiences, outcomes, and life options for children and families who have been historically underserved by our institutions and systems.

Our approach focuses on systemic change through leadership development. We support leaders across systems to build culture, conditions, and competencies for excellence and equity in school districts, organizations, foundations, and communities.

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Through consulting and coaching, National Equity Project supports leaders in transforming their systems into equitable, resilient, and liberating environments.

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An online hub for all things NGSS standards, resources, instruction and assessment support, and much more.

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Improving Science Education Through Three-Dimensional Learning

Quick Search Next Generation Science Standards

THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF SCIENCE LEARNING

Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

Crosscutting Concepts help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

When these concepts, such as "cause and effect", are made explicit for students, they can help students develop a coherent and scientifically-based view of the world around them.

Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems. The practices better explain and extend what is meant by "inquiry" in science and the range of cognitive, social, and physical practices that it requires. Students engage in practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core ideas and crosscutting concepts.

Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines. These core ideas build on each other as students progress through grade levels and are grouped into the following four domains: Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering.

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GET TO KNOW

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K-12 science content standards. Standards set the expectations for what students should know and be able to do. The NGSS were developed by states to improve science education for all students.

A goal for developing the NGSS was to create a set of research-based, up-to-date K-12 science standards. These standards give local educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students' interests in science and prepares them for college, careers, and citizenship.

Get to Know the Standards

IMPLEMENT

The NGSS call for a three-dimensional approach to K-12 science instruction. This represents a significant transition from previous state standards. That's why effective implementation demands a great deal of collaboration and patience among states, districts, schools, teachers, and students.

Thoughtful and coordinated approaches to implementation will enable educators to inspire future generations of scientifically literate students. That is the vision of the NGSS. This website provides a range of high-quality resources that empower educators, administrators, parents, and the general public to help bring this vision to life.

Find Tools and Resources

WHY

Science-and therefore science education-is central to the lives of all Americans.

A high-quality science education means that students will develop an in-depth understanding of content and develop key skills-communication, collaboration, inquiry, problem solving, and flexibility-that will serve them throughout their educational and professional lives.

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Improving Science Education Through Three-Dimensional Learning Quick Search Next Generation Science Standards Within the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), there are three distinct and equally important dimensions to learning science. These dimensions are combined to form each standard-or performance expectation-and each dimension works with the other two to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.

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National Center for Science Education (NCSE)

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National Center for Science Education (NCSE)

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Offers resources and support for teaching evolution and climate change.

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Rebecca Brewer, Michigan Science Teacher

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Millions of students don't get an accurate science education

How do we know?

The National Center for Science Education believes they deserve better.

The Root of the Problem

Science teachers recognize that evolution and climate change are widely misunderstood or rejected in many places.

Teaching these topics without specific training is challenging. Many teachers avoid these well-established yet culturally controversial areas of science to avoid conflict.

40% of middle and high school teachers teach climate change inaccurately.
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33% of high school biology teachers fail to unequivocally acknowledge the scientific consensus on evolution
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Investigates Science Education

The findings from our Making the Grade? research report assessing the treatment of climate change in every state's science standards continue to garner media attention.

Making the Grade? In the News

The Philadelphia Inquirer Amid climate change crisis, Pa.'s science curriculum falls short

Yale Climate Connections Many states get poor grades on their climate education standards

Houston Chronicle Education watchdogs give Texas an 'F' for its climate change curriculum

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Donate How do we know? The National Center for Science Education believes they deserve better. Teaching these topics without specific training is challenging. Many teachers avoid these well-established yet culturally controversial areas of science to avoid conflict. 40% of middle and high school teachers teach climate change inaccurately.

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Provides free STEM resources and interactive simulations for science education.

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We have a diverse group of innovators who are truly amazing. They are collaborative, creative, and fully dedicated to our core mission. And they combine bucketloads of disciplinary knowledge, educational experience, and technological expertise in marvelous ways, all in the name of showing educational technology's true potential to the world.

We imagine a deeply digital future, where teaching and learning seamlessly incorporate the best features of digital technology to dramatically improve education.
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Cultivating curiosity to bring out the inner scientist in everyone. We're a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating innovative educational technology for STEM learning. Our pioneering work brings technology's promise into reality for education worldwide.

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Provides free, customizable digital textbooks and resources for a wide range of science subjects.

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Students & Educators - American Chemical Society

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A blog by a special education teacher with resources, lesson plans, and teaching strategies.

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Ideas, Tips, & Activities for Special Educators and Parents

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Parents and educators know that children with special needs have gifts and talents-it's just a matter of unleashing their full potential, and making sure that their parents and teachers have the right information, tools and support to help them. That's where Special Education Guide comes in. We are your go-to resource for mastering the terminology, procedures and best practices in special education.

Bring in the Experts

We draw upon the expertise of parents, educators and researchers to provide the information you require, from early identification to individualized education plans (IEPs) and response to intervention (RTI), as well as behavior management, parent-teacher relations, inclusion, technology tools and research. Our writers are experts in special education; they bring you practical information that you can apply in the classroom, your next IEP meeting or at home.

Learning is Power

It's important to make sure that your child or student with special needs is learning; that means that you need to understand the ins and outs of special education. The Special Education Dictionary has a laundry list of terms and acronyms to help you make sense of all the jargon. You'll be speaking "SPED" before you know it! Our Disability Profiles will help you understand how federal laws define disabilities eligible for special education services, and provide practical information on typical characteristics, as well as tips on addressing educational challenges.

Our Early Intervention section addresses services for the youngest children with special needs, from birth to their third birthdays. If you live or work with children under age 3 who have a disability or experience difficulty in learning, early identification and early intervention can make a profound difference in their educational and behavioral progress. Your active participation in the identification and assessment process is key.

Parents and teachers of children age 3 to 18 can go to our Pre-K to 12 section to learn what to expect, with a review of the special education process and detailed accounts of how schools develop individualized education programs (IEP) and response to intervention (RTI) plans for students. We also help parents and educators use assessments and observations to develop effective action plans to use at home, addressing topics such as behavior and classroom management and how parents and teachers can work together. In addition, you can discover the power of effective inclusion and how accommodations and modifications can produce measurable results.

Celebrate the Individual

Addressing a child's educational and behavioral needs is not a cookie-cutter process. You need ongoing support, resources and tools that keep you informed and assist you along the way. Special Education Guide will help you navigate the process of educating children with special needs, honoring their unique gifts and potential.

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CEC provides resources, professional development, and advocacy for special education teachers.

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National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

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National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

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National Center for Learning Disabilities

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The National Center for Learning Disabilities is excited to announce the opening of its 2024 Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Thomas scholars. Both scholarships are for students with specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc. However, students with both a learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

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National Center for Learning Disabilities

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Working to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues.

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A publication by NAfME, offering articles, lesson plans, and resources for music teachers at all levels.

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Teaching Music magazine is the NAfME publication for all members at all teaching levels and in all areas. Membership includes four issues per year, distributed both in print and digitally.

Institutions can purchase a 1-year annual subscription to NAfME's membership magazine Teaching Music for $235. An individual subscriber may purchase more than 1 subscription if desired. There is no option to purchase individual issues. Note that the 1-year subscription is for the annual period from July 1 to June 30 of each year (1 volume, 4 issues: August, October, January, April).

Institutional subscriptions can be purchased during the period March 1 to June 30 each year. Subscribers who purchase or renew during that payment window will receive a full volume year (four issues: August, October, January, June). On request NAfME can send a PDF copy of any missed hard copy issues to current subscribers. Please note that NAfME pulls the mailing list for each issue one full month prior to the magazine first day of the month for that issue (one month prior to January 1, April 1, August 1, and October 1).

Teaching Music Magazine Guidelines for Contributors

Teaching Music  magazine is a member benefit of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). It is mailed quarterly in August, October, January, and April and available online. Articles should be easy-to-read, practical, informative, and engaging. Some content in  Teaching Music  is written by staff based on input from members and guidance from the Teaching Music Advisory Committee. We welcome short submissions from NAfME members that describe effective and innovative instructional strategies or thoughtful solutions to problems faced by music educators at all levels, from PreK through college.

Authors should review NAfME's Strategic Plan , which includes NAfME's Mission, Vision, and Belief Statement.   Of particular interest are submissions relating to the following:

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Access

Practical teaching based on the National Standards

Innovative ideas and strategies related to one or more music education content areas or teaching levels, aligned with NAfME's councils and societies

An advocacy idea that worked for you-how you implemented it and what the results were

Technology for music instruction

Cross-curricular integration

Assessment

A strategy that has worked for you

The perspectives of a diversity of NAfME members including regarding demographics and regional representation

Issues are planned approximately five months in advance. To avoid duplicating a topic already slated for publication, send a query letter containing the following information:

Draft title of your article.

A brief overview of your topic, specific areas of focus in the article, and intended audiences.

Which section of the magazine that you envision the article appearing in (if applicable)

Approximate length of the article (word count).

A brief outline of the article contents.

Your short bio (100-250 words), including your current position and title and work and academic background

All submissions are reviewed by the  Teaching Music  editorial staff and multiple members of the  Teaching Music  Advisory Committee or other experienced music educators and/or content-area specialists.  Please allow four to six weeks for review.

Accepted works are between 500 and 2000 words long and are written in a direct, conversational style. Footnotes or endnotes are rarely used; any necessary references are incorporated into the text of the submission. See our Tips for TM Contributors for more information.

Teaching Music  will not consider work that has been simultaneously submitted to another publisher and will not normally consider reprints. Copyright for all submissions accepted for publication is assigned to NAfME. Payment is not possible for contributions to the magazine. Once a submission is accepted, authors are encouraged to send in high-resolution color photographs or other graphics that illustrate the main points of their work, as well as a headshot. Any costs associated with illustrations or musical examples are the responsibility of the author. Permission from the parents or guardians of minors whose photographs are submitted are required ( Release Form ).

When submitting an article, an accompanying email should include a (100-250 words for each author), including your current position, relevant experience, and credentials. In addition, please provide the author's address, daytime phone number, title or position, and name of school or institution.  Attach to the email, as separate files:

A Word document using a clear font such as Times New Roman or Calibri, 12-point font

A high-resolution author photo, including photographer credits if necessary.

Any photos (with photographer credits), illustrations, musical examples, tables, or photos as high-resolution jpg or png files.

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Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)

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The College Board's official site for AP Music Theory, offering course-specific resources, practice exams, and exam information.

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Course Content

Based on the Understanding by Design® (Wiggins and McTighe) model of curriculum development, this course framework provides a clear and detailed description of the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in AP Music Theory, evaluated in the context of the AP Music Theory Exam, and aligned with college expectations. The framework specifies what students must know, be able to do, and understand, with a focus on big ideas that encompass core principles and processes of the discipline. The framework also encourages instruction that prepares students for advanced music theory coursework, as well as lifelong musical engagement and practice.

The AP Music Theory framework is organized into eight commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. As always, you have the flexibility to organize the course content as you like.

Unit 1: Music Fundamentals I: Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements

Unit 2: Music Fundamentals II: Minor Scales and Key Signatures, Melody, Timbre, and Texture

Unit 3: Music Fundamentals III: Triads and Seventh Chords

Unit 4: Harmony and Voice Leading I: Chord Function, Cadence, and Phrase

Unit 5: Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function

Unit 6: Harmony and Voice Leading III: Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices

Unit 7: Harmony and Voice Leading IV: Secondary Function

Course Skills

The AP Music Theory framework included in the course and exam description outlines distinct skills that students should practice throughout the year-skills that will help them learn to think and act like musicians.

1. Analyze Performed Music

Apply musical terms, concepts, and relationships to performed music (aural).

2. Analyze Notated Music

Apply musical terms, concepts, and relationships to notated music (written).

3. Convert Between Performed and Notated Music

Apply conventions of musical notation and performance in converting music between aural and written forms.

4. Complete Based on Cues

Complete music based on cues, following 18th-century stylistic norms.

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Explore essential teacher resources for AP Music Theory, including course materials, exam details, and course audit information.

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An online music education platform that offers practice tools, repertoire, and assessments for music teachers.

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What's available in MakeMusic Cloud

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Music Catalog

MakeMusic Cloud's Music Catalog is the largest interactive and digital sheet music library available, spanning every instrument, ensemble type, skill level, and genre, along with the ability to print over 15,000 titles.

Classroom

Monitor and assess students in the Classroom tool with the Gradebook. Create and customize Assignments, build Classes, gain insight from Practice Analytics, and connect directly with your LMS with Single Sign-On.

Compose

The Compose solution brings your creations to life by
allowing you to create, edit, import, and share custom
music notation projects.

Practice

Our next-level assessment tool gives immediate feedback on note, pitch, rhythm, and duration for performers at all levels.

MakeMusic brands

MakeMusic, Inc. and its brands help deliver world leading technology for performers, educators, creators, and musicians.

For more than 25 years, Finale has been the industry standard in music notation software, enabling composers, arrangers, musicians, teachers, students, and publishers to create, edit, print, and publish musical scores. With Finale v27, Finale users can share their creations, use SMuFL compliant fonts, and take advantage of Finale's revised instrument list.

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MakeMusic is a web-based music tool for musicians of all levels with the largest interactive catalog in the industry and owner of Finale

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American String Teachers Association (ASTA)

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American String Teachers Association (ASTA)

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ASTA offers resources and support for string educators, including those teaching at the high school level.

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2024 Conference Registration is Open!

Why should you attend?

Learn innovative teaching strategies and earn professional development hours

Hear concerts and master classes

Join reading sessions and jam sessions

Network with fellow educators

Try out instruments, materials, repertoire, and equipment

Become A Member

Be part of an active network of string teachers, performers, orchestra directors, and other string enthusiasts. ASTA has been serving the needs of the string community for 75 years and can become a significant part of serving your needs as well.

ASTA Certificate Advancement Program (ASTACAP)

Over 15 years of ongoing live examinations, ASTACAP has established robust pedagogy and student learning benefits. Learn more about how your students can excel through ASTACAP, including in-person and online examination opportunities.

(703) 279-2113

asta@astastrings.org

4155 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030

© 2023 American String Teachers Association

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2024 Conference Registration is Open! Why should you attend? Learn innovative teaching strategies and earn professional development hours Hear concerts and master classes Join reading sessions and jam sessions Network with fellow educators Try out instruments, materials, repertoire, and equipment Be part of an active network of string teachers, performers, orchestra directors, and other string enthusiasts.

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CARLA - Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

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CARLA - Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

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CARLA provides professional development and resources for language educators, including strategies for teaching less commonly taught languages.

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The Center for
Advanced Research on Language Acquisition
(CARLA)
is a Title VI Language Resource Center devoted to improving language teaching and learning.

INITIATIVES

CARLA is currently carrying out the following initiatives:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CARLA supports the professional development of second language teachers through institutes, workshops, and conferences.

NEW AT CARLA
Language Teacher Education Conference-Call for Proposals
The 12th International Language Teacher Education Conference welcomes proposals for proposals for papers, symposia, discussion sessions, and posters on all aspects of the education and professional development of language teachers.

Learn more on the Call for Proposals webpage.

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The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA)

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CARLA is one of the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI National Language Resource Centers, whose role is to improve the nation's capacity to teach and learn foreign languages.

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Offers language immersion programs and resources for world language teachers.

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Concordia Language Villages is a recognized leader in global education, offering language and cultural programs in 18 languages.

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American Councils for International Education

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American Councils for International Education

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This organization provides resources and programs for world language teachers, including initiatives for less commonly taught languages.

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American Councils' portfolio includes over 250 international exchange, professional development,
and language programs produced in partnership with more than 1,000 organizations.

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American Councils | The world's most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language immersion, and workforce development. Since 1974, our educational portfolio has grown to include 90 countries important to national security, prosperity, and peace.

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Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS)

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Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS)

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CLASS offers resources and support for Mandarin language educators.

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全美中小学中文教师协会| Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS)

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Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS) is a non-profit professional organization that represents all Chinese language educators at all levels from elementary to secondary schools.

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A resource by the Spanish Ministry of Education, this website offers materials and lesson plans for Spanish language and culture instruction.

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AMS offers resources and support for high school math teachers.

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American Mathematical Society :: Homepage

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The American Mathematical Society is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and scholarship, and serves the national and international community through its publications, meetings, advocacy and ot

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A dynamic mathematics software that includes graphing, geometry, and other mathematical tools for teaching and learning.

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GeoGebra - the world's favorite, free math tools used by over 100 million students and teachers

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Free digital tools for class activities, graphing, geometry, collaborative whiteboard and more

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Offers interactive graphing tools and math activities for students and educators.

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Desmos offers best-in-class calculators, digital math activities, and curriculum to help every student love math and love learning math.

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Offers free, high-quality curriculum materials and tasks that are aligned with Common Core Standards.

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Illustrative Mathematics provides resources and support for giving their students an enduring understanding of mathematics.

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Offers a collection of formative and summative assessment lessons aligned with Common Core Standards.

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The Mathematics Assessment Project is part of the Math Design Collaborative initiated by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The project set out to design and develop well-engineered tools for formative and summative assessment that expose students' mathematical knowledge and reasoning, helping teachers guide them towards improvement and monitor progress. The tools are relevant to any curriculum that seeks to deepen students' understanding of mathematical concepts and develop their ability to apply that knowledge to non-routine problems.

More about the Math Assessment Project

100 lessons for formative assessment, some focused on developing math concepts, others on solving non-routine problems. A Brief Guide for teachers and administrators (PDF) is recommended reading before using these lessons for the first time.

A set of 94 exemplar summative assessment tasks to illustrate the range of performance goals required by CCSSM. The tasks come with scoring rubrics and examples of scored student work.

Complete summative test forms and rubrics designed to help teachers and students monitor their progress using a range of task types similar to the 'Tasks' section.

5 Prototype modules that encourage groups of teachers to explore the practical and pedagogical concepts behind the materials, such as formative assessment, collaborative learning and the use of unstructured problems.

The Teaching for Robust Understanding of Mathematics (TRU Math) suite is a set of tools with applications in Professional Development and research based around a framework for characterizing powerful learning environments.

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The Mathematics Assessment Project is part of the Math Design Collaborative initiated by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The project set out to design and develop well-engineered tools for formative and summative assessment that expose students' mathematical knowledge and reasoning, helping teachers guide them towards improvement and monitor progress.