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Intellectual Virtue #5 - Intellectual Carefulness

Intellectual Carefulness A disposition to notice and avoid intellectual pitfalls and mistakes—a commitment to accuracy, precision, and responsible reasoning. For educators, intellectual carefulness...

Intellectual Virtue #4 - Attentiveness

Attentiveness A readiness to be personally present in collaborative work—to limit distractions and strive to be both engaged and engaging. For educators, attentiveness means noticing what students...

Intellectual Virtue #3 - Intellectual Autonomy

Intellectual Autonomy A capacity for active, self-directed thinking—the ability to think and reason for oneself, especially when doing so may run counter to groupthink. For educators, fostering...

Intellectual Virtue #2 - Intellectual Humility

Intellectual Humility A willingness to recognize one’s intellectual limitations and mistakes without being preoccupied with status, expertise, or job titles. For educators, intellectual humility...

Intellectual Virtue #1 - Curiosity

Curiosity A disposition to wonder, ponder, and ask “why?”—a thirst for understanding, a desire to explore, and a healthy willingness to question the status quo. For educators, curiosity is more...

Systems

The California District Systems Landscape Discover which systems California districts use, which ones work well together, and what it takes to implement, integrate, and sustain them. ADA / OCR...

Leadership

Developing as an “Ed-Data” Leader Build on professional standards, cultivate the nine intellectual virtues, know your strengths, set meaningful growth goals, sharpen your skill stack, and expand...

Data

The District Data Lifecycle Understand what information districts collect, manage, use, report, and store—and how stronger workflows and controls can improve every step. Into the Data Collecting...

School

School Explore grade-level guidance for elementary, middle, and high school learning communities. Elementary School Kindergarten–Grade 5 Middle School Grades 6-8 High School Grades 9–12

System Integration Tools

Systems Integration Tools for School Districts A practical introduction to platforms that can connect district systems, automate routine work, and give students and staff more consistent access to...

School Attendance Review Board (SARB)

Understanding California’s SARB Process A School Attendance Review Board (SARB) brings schools, families, and community agencies together to help students overcome attendance or behavior barriers....

Podcast Tools for Teachers

Creating Podcasts with Students Podcasting gives students an engaging way to explain ideas, share knowledge, conduct interviews, and tell stories. Today’s tools can support everything from a...

Pear Deck Quickstart

Pear Deck Quick Start Guide Start the 2026–27 school year with interactive lessons that make student thinking visible. Use this guide to set up Pear Deck, teach a short lesson, and turn student...

Lexile Framework for Reading

The Lexile Framework for Reading The Lexile Framework® for Reading places a student’s reading ability and the complexity of a text on the same developmental scale. Used thoughtfully, it can help...

K-12 Interoperability Frameworks

K–12 Data Interoperability Standards A practical overview of the standards, data models, and field initiatives that help educational systems exchange information more consistently. What...

Essential Books for Assessment Leaders

Recommended Books on Student Assessment A purpose-driven reading list for educators, researchers, and education leaders who want to design stronger assessments and use the resulting evidence...

When to close program records in CALPADS

Managing CALPADS Program Records Accurate program records help California schools document student eligibility, services, and participation. The most important first step is knowing whether CALPADS...

Edpuzzle Setup Guide

Getting Started with Edpuzzle EdPuzzle allows you to make any video your lesson, integrating questions, voiceovers, and notes to enhance student engagement and track comprehension. Here’s a...