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Leadership in Ed: Brain Research Relates to Rigor/relevance/relationship [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a whitepaper, published by International Center for Leadership in Education, informing the reader how brain research relates to the three R's (Rigor, Relevance, and Relationship). Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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Handout
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International Center in Leadership in Education: Rigor/relevance Framework

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource features a Rigor/Relevance Framework tool developed by staff of the International Center for Leadership in Education to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Rigor/Relevance Framework is based on two...
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PPT
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Leadership in Ed.: Engaging Students Through Rigorous and Relevant Instruc [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site is a Power Point presentation entitled Engaging Students through Rigorous and Relevant Instruction. The presentation includes research, instructional strategies, and assessment tips.
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Article
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Aasa: Rigor, Relevance and Relationship

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a featured article from The School Administrator featuring in-depth information about incorporating rigor, relevance, and relationship within a classroom.
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Professional Doc
Austin Independent School District

Austin Independent School District: Planning for Rigor [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Information about how to plan and carry-out lessons that build rigor by focusing on the four areas of alignment, commitment to getting it right, high thinking load, and release of responsibility.