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Artwork from North Star Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Grade-Level Data Now Available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting today, teachers will have access to\u00a0grade-level data for all students in the grade(s) you teach, not just your homeroom. This change was developed in response to teacher requests and with input from instructional coaches. This new data will make it easier to review scores and plan during grade-level meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to your homeroom, a new class will appear in Clever and other core applications that\u00a0includes all students at your grade level across the school.\u00a0For example, if you teach 4th grade at Juniper, you\u2019ll see a new class titled\u00a0Juniper \u2013 All 4th Grade Students<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both your homeroom and grade-level classes will appear in each application, including Acadience, RGR, DreamBox, Amplify, Lexia, and ILC \u2014 with Forefront to follow. When creating assignments or assigning other digital content, be sure to select your homeroom class so materials go only to your students. Each application makes it easy to switch between classes when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Math Happenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amplify Unit 1 is now in Forefront!<\/strong>
The remaining units will be added soon. If students are taking digital assessments, the data is not being transferred into Forefront yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amplify Desmos Math Assessments<\/strong> Information<\/strong>
Please note that Amplify Desmos Math assessments do not have a cumulative score because the primary purpose of the assessment\u00a0 is to provide specific, diagnostic information to teachers, not to generate an overall evaluative grade. Amplify Desmos Math is designed to help students build a deep, conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas, and the assessments reflect this focus on learning rather than on grading.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional Amplify Support:<\/strong>
Here is an ongoing list of tips and tricks<\/a>. Reach out to your instructional coach for additional support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literacy Happenings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fall Conference Resources<\/strong>
Check out this Language Arts support document for conferences<\/a>.

Esperanza Rising Resource: 5th-grade teachers<\/strong>
A couple of amazing resources from the Deschutes County Historical Society regarding local Hispanic culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n