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A Framework for Foundational Literacy Skills Instruction for English Learners: Instructional Practice and Materials ConsiderationsEnglish learners (ELs) need a comprehensive and connected approach to foundational literacy skills development that involves grade-level instruction by teachers who build on the linguistic repertoire of ELs, teaching how the English language system works to convey meaning. This document rethinks English foundational skills instruction—explicating the research, explaining what teachers should know, and providing considerations for designing and selecting instructional materials.80 pagesMay 2023Annual Report, 2022-2023The Annual Report features the activities and achievements of the Council of the Great City Schools during the 2022-23 program year.24 pagesJuly 2023Great City Schools Step Up to Meet the Needs of Refugee ChildrenIn May of 2022, the Council of the Great City Schools brought together bilingual directors, educators, and staff from big-city member districts and invited them to share the work they had done and continue to do on behalf of newcomers and refugee students and their families. In addition to providing newcomer aid, instruction, and social services to the new arrivals, attendees reported helping families find housing and coordinating community services.4 pagesMay 2023Academic Key Performance Indicators, 2022 ReportThe 2022 report presents an updated set of data through school year 2020-21. This report presents a number of different ways that member districts can analyze the data themselves by disaggregating results, showing trends, and combining variables. The companion online dashboard adds the ability to conduct several comparisons and analysis beyond what is presented in this report. To access this system, go to www.edwires.org.204 pagesOctober 2022Annual Report, 2021-2022The Annual Report features the activities and achievements of the Council of the Great City Schools during the 2021-22 program year.28 pagesJuly 2022District Considerations for Universal Dyslexia Screening: Ensuring Appropriate Implementation and Instruction for English LearnersIn light of the growing development in policy and practice that recognizes the importance of early identification of students at risk for reading difficulties and dyslexia through universal screening, districts will need to carefully consider how this may impact English learners.6 pagesOctober 2022Managing for Results in America's Great City Schools, 2022, Results from Fiscal Year 2020-2021In 2002 the Council of the Great City Schools and its members set out to develop performance measures that could be used to improve business operations in urban public school districts.190 pagesOctober 2022Supporting America's Great City Schools: A Summary of Member Benefits, Services, and ProductsA summary of membership benefits of the Council of the Great City Schools.28 pagesSeptember 2022
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