Substitute plans that work all year
If the recent school years have taught us anything, it’s that it’s always best to have a back-up plan! Here are some great options for last-minute substitute plans that work for any time of year. Plus,…
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Using IXL to set IEP goals
If you’re a special education teacher or related service provider, then you know how important IEPs are for your students. You also know that the annual task of writing new IEP goals can be a…
Using IXL to support co-teaching
Co-teaching is becoming more common as schools work to support a diverse set of learners. Co-teachers are often general education teachers and special education teachers who work together in the same classroom. Co-teaching can look different…
Increase student engagement with a ‘Genius Hour’
Did you know that there is research showing that if students get even a little bit of time to work on something they are passionate about, they’re more productive for the rest of the day?…
How to track student growth with the Real-Time Diagnostic
The IXL Real-Time Diagnostic is an essential tool for monitoring student growth throughout the year. No matter how you teach, the Real-Time Diagnostic allows teachers and administrators to keep track of student progress without having…
How to re-introduce students to the classroom after a year of distance learning
The disruptions during the past school year made consistent learning a challenge for students and caused some to disengage with school, battle emotional challenges, or struggle with uncertainty and anxiety. As learners shift back to…
How families can leverage IXL Analytics for growth
Educators know and love our actionable Analytics reports, which make it effortless to monitor student progress and plan next steps. But did you know that families have access to Analytics as well? This powerful tool…
The benefits of teaching different text types
People write for a variety of purposes, such as to inform, persuade, or elicit emotion. To make sure students understand the versatility of writing, teachers in English language arts courses should expose students to different…
Summer self-care ideas for teachers
During the school year, most of a teacher’s time and energy is dedicated to nurturing others. The summer presents the perfect opportunity to practice some much-deserved self-care! At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter…
A+ ideas to celebrate teachers this year
The 2020-21 school year has required teachers to tackle a unique set of challenges. In spite of everything, teachers have continued to do amazing work to educate and nurture relationships with their students. Whether your child…
3 ways to support early childhood education with IXL
Equipping students with high-quality early childhood education is among the smartest investments teachers and parents can make. The developmental years between preschool and 3rd grade offer an important opportunity to mold critical cognitive and social…
How to set clear expectations on IXL
One of the great things about IXL is that there are many different ways to use it, both in the classroom and at home. However, students learn best when you’re clear about exactly what you…
