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. 

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