Heather Cato

Nomadic educator with a passion for literacy and meaningful technology integration in all content areas.

[A Harris @AlbanyHarr51488]

@HeatherCato A7: One takeaway is that it is important to be intentional about implementing goals that are aligned with the curriculum in order to make sure students are getting what it is they need. #LitLearnLead

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Thank you for joining us!  #LitLearnLead

[Mrs.Sullivan @Sulli_ExploreK]

@HeatherCato A7: One key takeaway is when curriculum, instruction, and assessment are aligned, students benefit from a clear progression of learning experiences that directly support their growth and mastery of essential skills. #LitLearnLead

[Talor Hester @HesterTalor]

@HeatherCato A2:There are many advantages such as well-defined objectives, seamless learning experiences, better student performance, tailored teaching, meaningful assessments, and higher engagement. It fosters teacher collaboration, time efficiency, and accountability. #LitLearnLead

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Q7: What is one key takeaway you've learned about curriculum alignment that you would share with other teachers? #LitLearnLead

[Brandy Hayes @BrandyHaye67758]

@HeatherCato A5: We can use technology to integrate into lessons, that will increase engagement and allow for students to demonstrate their learning however they need to. #LitLearnLead

[Mrs.Sullivan @Sulli_ExploreK]

@HeatherCato A6: Teachers need effective training to implement the aligned curriculum, utilize appropriate strategies, and design assessments that align with learning objectives. #LitLearnLead

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Q6: What are the implications of aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment for teacher professional development? #LitLearnLead

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Q5: How can we use technology to support the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment? #LitLearnLead

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Q4: What are some challenges to aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment? #LitLearnLead

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Q3: How can curriculum, instruction, and assessment be evaluated and reviewed to ensure that they are aligned? #LitLearnLead

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Q2: What are the benefits of aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment?#LitLearnLead

[Heather Cato @HeatherCato]

Q1: What is the first thing you think of when you think about curriculum alignment in the context of literacy instruction? #LitLearnLead

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We will follow Q1/A1 format & don’t forget to include Links to an external site.#LitLearnLead with all your responses.

[Heather Cato @HeatherCato]

Let’s start with a brief introduction. Introduce yourself and share the one school supply item you can't live without. #LitLearnLead

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We are ready to start! Today’s topic: literacy leadership #LitLearnLead

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Welcome! Today, we will be discussing literacy leadership. #LitLearnLead

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Join us in 15 mins. for a discussion on literacy leadership. #LitLearnLead

[Samantha Kelsey @itsmrskelsey]

@HeatherCato A5: A literacy leader should be educated, well-informed, willing to make adjustments when needed, full of grace, and passionate about learning as well as the success of the future generation. #LitLearnLead

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Something for literacy leaders to check out for sure! #litlearnlead