Resources
Math Instructional Vision
This document represents our current ideal instructional design for a K-8 math classroom, aligned with the Common Core State Standards.
How to Effectively Check for Understanding
KIPP Instructional Coach and Spring Branch Independent School District Executive Director Elliott Witney explains.
Lead a Lesson Using Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI)
Step inside KIPP NYC classrooms to see Cognitively Guided Instruction in practice.
How to Build Reading Stamina
Get started with tips from Maddie Witter, Founding Teacher at KIPP Infinity Middle School.
How to Use Ratio Techniques to Improve Classroom Success
What is "the ratio" and how does it improve classroom success? Learn more with 3 tips from co-founder Dave Levin.
Post-Presidential Election Resources
Resources to support school leaders, teachers, and students in processing the 2016 election. These resources do not intend, either explicitly or implicitly, to provide commentary on the results of the election.
Overview of a Content Team
A content team is a group of educators who share an instructional course or academic discipline and meet on a weekly basis. This document offers strategies on how to lead content teams in order to drive effective instructional practice and increase student achievement.
Content Teams: Content Team Rubric
A tool to help school leaders evaluate how well they're implementing their content team strategy, and whether it's aligned with the rest of their school and/or region.
Content Teams: Content Team Checklist
A tool to help leaders spot-check the implementation of the content teams they lead once per month.
Content Teams: Teach Back Protocol
A tool to guide leaders through the steps required to lead a teachback session. A teachback is a training exercise where participants practice a targeted segment of a lesson.