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The Dallas ISD Professional & Digital Learning department is committed to providing Professional Learning opportunities that support, challenge, and empower educators with the skills needed to ensure the success of every Dallas ISD student.

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Professional Development

Online Course Packages in Cornerstone for Reading Language Arts Examples of the New STAAR Item Types

RLA: Short Constructed Response (SCR) PLC Package Links
Learning Objective

I am learning to unpack the STAAR 2.0 rubric and how to use it to evaluate student short-constructed responses.

Success Criteria
- I can show students how to unpack the STAAR rubric and how understanding the rubric will enhance their short-constructed responses.
- I can show students key language of the rubric, so they do not feel overwhelmed by the criteria and know exactly what is required in their response.
- I can deliver scaffolded instruction, which will increase student achievement on short-constructed responses.
RLA: Extended Constructed Response (ECR) PLC Package
Learning Objective

I am learning to unpack the STAAR 2.0 rubric and how to use it to evaluate student extended-constructed responses.

Success Criteria
- I can show students how to unpack the STAAR rubric and how understanding the rubric will enhance their extended-constructed responses.
- I can show students key language of the rubric, so they do not feel overwhelmed by the criteria and know exactly what is required in their response.
- I can deliver scaffolded instruction, which will increase student achievement on extended-constructed responses.
RLA: Revise and Edit (R&E) PLC Package
Learning Objective

I am learning to unpack the STAAR 2.0 writing short constructed response rubric, the revise and edit section, and how to use it to evaluate student revision skills.

Success Criteria
- I can explain to students the difference between revising and editing.
- I can show students how to unpack the STAAR writing (revise) SCR rubric and how understanding the rubric will enhance student revising skills.
- I can show students key language of the rubric, so they do not feel overwhelmed by the criteria and know exactly what is required in the response.
- I can deliver scaffolded instruction, which will increase student achievement on short-constructed responses.
- I can provide meaningful practice that aligns with the revise and edit portion of STAAR.

Personalized Support & Virtual Office Hours

Teachers! Click the icons below to book time for a virtual or in-person professional learning opportunity.

Our team can schedule time to visit you during your PLC or planning period, after school, as well as connect virtually through office hours. We specialize in the following topics, as well as many instructional strategies to support you. Look for our upcoming support on STAAR new item types this January 6!

Or visit the Digital Learning Library for more support at: bit.ly/DallasISDDigitalLearning