CISD Instructional Model

This model goes hand in hand with the CISD Tier I Best Practices.  It basically states that as a teacher, we differentiate to meet all students needs, we teach to all multiple intelligences, and our instructions is rigorous.  It also shows the cycle of instruction.  Teachers should use the TEKS to guide their instruction for students learning and assess them accordingly. 

CISD READ Literacy Model

The following is a literacy model of the different components that should be used during a teacher's language arts 90 minute block.  This model was built to help differentiate for all student groups with  a balance curriculum, that provides time for reading, writing, thinking, and assessment.

Tier I Best Practices

These are instructional strategies that should be used on a daily basis within your classroom.  Using theses strategies will insure your students are successful.  With time, each practice on this list will be come a link to further explain what each is, and how to incorporate them in your classroom.

List of Tier I Best Practices 

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences

Brain-Based Learning

Cooperative Learning

Marzano’s Nine Instructional Strategies

Marzano’s Building Academic Vocabulary

Blooms Taxonomy of Critical Thinking

Anchor Activities

Tiered Assignments

Quality Questioning

Thinking Maps

CRISS

Sheltered Instruction Using the SIOP Model

CISD READS

CISD READS is what Conroe ISD's Language Arts Program is built around.  Each Letter of the word "READ" stands for an important part of the successful program.

R          RESEARCH

CISD wants to be sure that all of their teachers are using research based best teacher practices to insure that all students are receiving the best instruction possible. This is one reason that our curriculum and district strategies change so much.  We want to be sure that we are reflecting todays, most up to date, reading practices and instructional strategies.

E            EXPECTATIONS

CISD holds very high standards and expectations for our students.  We want students to be able to read, comprehend and write full compositions according to their grade level standards.  The curriculum for each grade level is built to align and complement each other. 

A             ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES

CISD is filled with district coaches and support teams to help all teachers be successful in their craft.  There is also a ride range of curriculum resources to help teachers teach to the rigorous language arts curriculum.

D            DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF

CISD hold many opportunities for teachers to learn as well.  There are many opportunities through the year to expand a teachers knowledge on a wide range of instructional subjects and strategies. Staff development is done at the campus and district level.  Teachers may sign up in euphoria for all staff development opportunities.

S            SUCCESS

Students in CISD are made to be successful in all endeavors.  Before leaving Elementary school, all students should be fluent readers, and higher-level thinkers as well.