ELA Lens: Differentiation Differentiated Instruction refers to what teachers do to adapt an existing lesson plan or unit for the learners they are...

ELA Lens: Digital Literacy & Technology Digital literacy refers to the ability to use technology to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate...

ELA Lens: Evidence-Based Instruction Effective ELA teachers in MA use the latest research to guide their practice. They especially stay up to date on...

ACLS-funded programs have access to a statewide Newsela account for use in their programs. What is Newsela ? Newsela takes authentic content from...

Research and Evidence-Based Practices provide background information, a rationale, and evidence to support decisions around ELA teaching, curriculum...

Project Based Learning (PBL) teaches skills that matter (critical thinking, communication, processing and analyzing information, self-awareness...

ELA Lens: Culturally Responsive Teaching Culturally responsive teaching is a framework that guides ELA teachers in connecting with who their learners...

ELA Lens: Contextualization & Relevance Contextualized skill instruction engages adult learners in learning ELA skills while building knowledge in...

ELA Lens: CCRSAE & Standards-Based Teaching Standards-based teaching refers to an approach to curriculum and instruction that is centered on learning...

ELA Lens: Assessment Effective ELA instructors include three broad types of assessment in their curriculum and instruction: diagnostic assessments...