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"ReadingQuest is designed to provide you with the philosophical bases for sound comprehension strategy instruction, directions for a range of comprehension and content reading strategies, and printable handouts and masters for transparencies. You will be invited to think about how a social studies skills framework might help you choose the right strategies for your lessons."

You may have gotten this information from your principal but I wanted to be sure you had it. This is a great opportunity to fund a project. They always look for unique, innovative projects. Things like I want 5 iPads for my school won't work. Has to be an amazing things you are going to do with those 5 iPads. * Have a great idea you want to try next year to impact students and teachers? * Will your idea need funding? * Need help in grant writing? Then consider applying for a Henrico Education Foundation grant! HEF's 2014-2015 grant application is now available at our newly designed web site. Navigate to http://henricofoundation.org/ then click on the "Grants" tab and you'll see a link to the current application. Note that a grant consult is required prior to applying; however, none will be available during the month of July so you will need to schedule yours now. They will come to you at your convenience and promise the time will be well spent! Go to this website and ask for a consult.

Kagan Structures are instructional strategies designed to promote cooperation and communication in the classroom, boost students' confidence and retain their interest in classroom interaction. The Structures work in all teaching contexts-regardless of subject, age group, and number of students in class.

Kagan Structures are instructional strategies designed to promote cooperation and communication in the classroom, boost students' confidence and retain their interest in classroom interaction. The Structures work in all teaching contexts-regardless of subject, age group, and number of students in class.

"GRASPS can be an important tool for framing assessment. GRASPS is an acronym that helps to ensure that the task the teacher is assigning is authentic and real world. This GRASPS "checklist" can also be applied when you are designing a Henrico 21 lesson plan."

Did you know that HCPS has its own blog system for teachers to use with students? Or students to have their own blog? Here is some basic information about the instructional uses of blogs.