Exemplary Teaching Video Library

The Exemplary Teaching Video Library is a professional development tool comprised of curated videos showing concrete examples of great teaching and learning practices in our district. Enjoy learning from your colleagues!

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Videos are also categorized by Danielson domain and individual tags.
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Danielson Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

The components in Domain 1 outline how a teacher organizes the content of what students are expected to learn, or how the teacher designs instruction. These include: demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy, demonstrating knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, demonstrating knowledge of resources, designing coherent instruction, and designing student assessments.

PLC (ELA) – Reflecting on Skills Block PLC – Grade 1

This video shows Chris Nevrincean, the SBTL at Comly Elementary School, reflecting on how their Professional Learning Community plans Skills Block rotations using the EL Education curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

PLC (ELA) – Planning for Skills Block Rotations in Elementary School

This video shows a Professional Learning Community at Comly Elementary School as they plan Skills Block rotations using the EL Education curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

Teacher at board writing answers as children raise their hands

Math – Warm Up & Effective Launch – Grade 5

This video shows the Warm Up & Effective Launch of a Grade 5 Math Lesson. ← Return to Video Library

Math – Lesson Synthesis – Grade 5

This video shows the Lesson Synthesis of a Grade 5 math lesson using the Illustrative Math curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

Math – Activity 2 Student Work Time – Grade 5

This video shows the Activity 2 Student Work Time of a Grade 5 math lesson using the Illustrative Math curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

Math – Activity 1 Synthesis – Grade 5

This video shows the Activity 1 Synthesis of a Grade 5 math lesson using the Illustrative Math curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

Math – Activity 1 Student Work Time – Grade 5

This video shows the Activity 1 Student Work Time of a Grade 5 math lesson using the Illustrative Math curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

ELA – Module Work Time A & B – Grade 2

This video shows Marina Feldman and Carly Fuller's class at Comly Elementary school completing the Module Work Time A & B for a Grade 2 lesson using the EL Education ELA curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

ELA – Module Introduction – Grade 2

This video shows Marina Feldman and Carly Fuller's class at Comly Elementary school completing the Module 3a Introduction for Grade 2 using the EL Education ELA curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

Danielson Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

The components in Domain 2 consist of the interactions that occur in a classroom that are non-instructional. These include: creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture for learning, managing classroom procedures, managing student behavior, and organizing physical space.

PLC (ELA) – Reflecting on Skills Block PLC – Grade 1

PLC (ELA) – Planning for Skills Block Rotations in Elementary School

This video shows a Professional Learning Community at Comly Elementary School as they plan Skills Block rotations using the EL Education curriculum. ← Return to Video Library

Math – Warm Up & Effective Launch – Grade 5

This video shows the Warm Up & Effective Launch of a Grade 5 Math Lesson. ← Return to Video Library