What The Provider Says:

TeachFirst provides a model for professional development that increases the skill set of K-5 mainstream teachers and ELL specialists. We provide school districts with examples of best instructional practices that successfully support all children—especially English language learners and struggling learners.

We do this by delivering online video vignettes of exemplary teachers modeling research-based instructional strategies in real classrooms, strategies that include:

* Sheltered Instruction for English learners
* Balanced Literacy
* Grouping Configurations

To ensure that teachers are successful incorporating these strategies in their classrooms, TeachFirst offers a powerful framework to make all this—and more—possible. We collaborate with districts to implement Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), where teachers work together using TeachFirst video models as the catalyst for ongoing instructional conversations to develop their instructional skills.

A district subscription to our services will facilitate best teaching practices that are:

* Authentic—Real teachers in real classrooms
* Collaborative—Teachers working together in PLCs to analyze and improve instruction
* Embedded—Part of a teacher's regular routine, not a one-off workshop
* Ongoing—Regular milestones are established in customized implementation plans
* Sustainable—Training and consulting services are provided to ensure success
* Adaptable—Focused on a district’s teaching initiatives
Click on the links at the right to view a sample video, review our supporting materials, and learn more about TeachFirst.

TeachFirst™ - "because a great education starts with great teachers."

Homepage: http://www.teachfirst.com/teachfirst/

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