About Teaching Lab
Teaching Lab supports educators in improving student outcomes through evidence-based professional development. Learn more about our mission and work.
Our modelWhy we share these resources
These resources are designed to help educators and school leaders enhance professional learning communities. They provide practical guides and tools to support curriculum implementation and effective teaching strategies.
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Explore PartnershipsCurriculum Implementation Professional Learning Community (PLC) Resource Hub
This Resource Hub provides a set of PLC agendas and aligned protocols to drive learning cycles for curriculum internalization and responsive instructional planning. Rooted in the principles of Curriculum-Based Professional Learning, these resources are designed to build educators' content and practice knowledge and support planning with students' needs in mind.
Curriculum Specific Instructional Resources
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PL Scope and Sequence
Year 1 and 2 scope and sequence, aligned to EL Education K-5 Curriculum.
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PL Scope and Sequence
An example professional learning scope and sequence for Illustrative Math curriculum.
Additional Instructional Support Resources
Teaching Lab’s Principles for Distance and Hybrid Instruction
A planning resource to deliver fully remote or hybrid learning contexts.
Using a Culturally-Responsive Teaching (CRT) Lens to Plan for Remote & Hybrid Instruction (Inspired by Equity: Wisconsin’s Model to Inform Culturally Responsive Practices
A planning resource to integrate CRT practices for remote and hybrid instruction.
Lesson Internalization & Preparation Guide (Math)
A planning resource for math lesson internalization.
“Head, Heart, and Habits + Equity” Checklists for School & System-level Leaders
A series of checklists for school & system-level leaders to consider High-Quality Professional Learning characteristics, conditions, and culturally responsive approaches.
Diverse Learners Planning Guide, aligned with the ELA Guidebooks Curriculum
Planning guidance for educators supporting diverse learners, specifically developed for ELA Guidebooks Curriculum. Sample pages below:
High Quality Professional Learning Vision & Theory Workbook for System Leaders
A workbook for school and system leaders to build a high quality professional learning vision and theory for change.