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Teaching and Learning

Click on the Focus Area Tabs below for more information, resources and Contact Info

Click on the Focus Area Tabs below for more information, resources and Contact Info

FOCUS AREAS

FOCUS AREAS

Distance Learning

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Distance Learning 

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Moving from a traditional model of school may require some new tools, skills and strategies.  Check out some of these websites for a variety of resources to help with your transition, or reach out to our CDS team for on-demand or customized professional learning opportunities, resources and support.
 
 
For more information, resources or support, please contact: 
 
Michelle Sanchez 
 msanchez@bcoe.org   530-519-3864
 
 

Instructional Materials Adoptions

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Instructional Materials Adoptions

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Instructional Frameworks
 
 
BCOE is an official Learning Resources Display Center for the state. Educators can view copies of CDE approved instructional materials in the core content areas.  Our team members are available to connect with you in accessing the adopted materials, supporting you in finding additional supplemental resources, as well as helping you design and facilitate a process for your instructional materials district adoption.
 
 
For more information, resources or support, please contact:
 
Michelle Sanchez   
msanchez@bcoe.org     530-519-3864
 
 

Assessment

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ASSESSMENT

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    • ELA and Math
    • CAA for ELA and Math
    • CAST for Science
    • CAA for Science
    • Interim Assessments
    • Tools for Teachers
 
 
 
Navigating the essential state and district assessments and their results can sometimes be challenging.  Use the resources in this section as a starting point to build your capacity with formative assessments, summative assessments, and results analysis. For additional information or customized support, please contact us! We look forward to partnering with you to aide in your implementation, training, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.
For more information, resources or support, please contact:
 
Michelle Sanchez  (CAASPP)
msanchez@bcoe.org     530-519-3864
 
Holly Harding  (ELPAC)
hahmadi@bcoe.org       530-828-5299
 

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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Universal Design for Learning

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching and learning that offers flexibility in how students access material, engage with it and show what they know. To get started, ask yourself these questions:
  • What are my goals?
  • What are potential barriers to students in meeting those goals?
  • What are options you can provide to all students to help minimize those barriers?

Check out the resources to learn more! Or contact our team for customized support.
For more information, resources or support, please contact:
 
Michelle Sanchez   
msanchez@bcoe.org    530-519-3864
 
Lily Chang             
livang@bcoe.org           530-532-5915
 

Content Area Instructional Support

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Content Area Instructional Support

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Our team is available to support your content area and instructional needs! As a starting point, check out these links for resources developed and curated through national,state and regional organizations and Communities of Practice. Need something else? Contact us for additional resources or customized support tailored to meet your specific needs.
For more information, resources or support, please contact:
 
Michelle Sanchez (general)
msanchez@bcoe.org          530-519-3864
 
Jennifer Spangler  (VAPA)
jspangler@bcoe.org           530-532-5801
 
Holly Harding  (EL)
hahmadi@bcoe.org            530-828-5299