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Teaching resource illustration
A concise summary of the updated 2022 Framework for Teaching, highlighting domains, components, and elements to support shared understanding of instructional excellence.
Intellectual Engagement guide cover
A research-informed resource offering guidance, reflection strategies, and professional learning recommendations to strengthen intellectually engaging instruction.
Intellectual Engagement Self Assessment tool cover
A companion reflection tool supporting analysis of instructional practices that foster deep thinking, discourse, and cognitive engagement.
Intellectual Engagement Observation tool cover
A companion observation tool supporting evidence-based analysis of instructional practices aligned to the Intellectual Engagement Guide.
Teaching Important Content guide cover.
A research-based guide supporting professional learning communities in strengthening instructional design to promote academic success, social development, and emotional well-being for all students.
Self-Assesment and Reflection, Important Content
A reflective protocol aligned to the 2022 FFT Teaching Important Content Guide, supporting focused analysis of critical components to strengthen instructional practice and inform professional learning priorities.
Observation Tool, Important Content
A non-evaluative observation tool aligned to the 2022 FFT Teaching Important Content Guide, designed to support consistent analysis of instructional practice and identify targeted areas for professional growth.
Downloadable teaching resource preview
A Spanish-language guide presenting research-based perspectives, reflective prompts, and professional learning strategies focused on intellectually engaging instruction.
Teaching important content reflection protocol resource
A Spanish-language reflective tool aligned to the Intellectual Engagement Guide, supporting educator analysis of instructional practices that promote rigorous thinking and meaningful student engagement.
Spanish Version: FFT: Intellectual Engagement Observation tool cover
A Spanish-language observation tool aligned to the Intellectual Engagement Guide, designed to support focused feedback and analysis of intellectually engaging instructional practices.
The Danielson Group, built on the trusted Framework for Teaching (FFT)
A reorganized structure of the 2013 Framework components designed to support coherent, teacher-driven professional learning and instructional growth.
Framework for Teaching, Supporting Success
A specialized adaptation of the Framework Clusters emphasizing literacy and language arts instructional practices.
Discover DG courses and partnership offerings
The Framework for Teaching explained. Our FFT Quick Reference is a user-friendly overview of the FFT’s domains, components, and elements.
Our menu of online learning options for Spring-Summer 2021, linked to our Learning Management System.