In this episode of the Curriculum Associates i-Ready Podcast, host Dr. Ricardo Garcia sits down with Dr. Elda Garcia, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Curriculum Associates, for an in-depth chat on student growth strategies. Dr. Garcia and guest Dr. Elda share insights into leveraging i-Ready’s diagnostic assessments, academic discourse tools, and regular progress checks to support students. Tune in to hear about their "going green" approach to getting students on grade level, the power of academic discourse in classrooms, and practical tips for continuous improvement throughout the school year. Perfect for educators looking to transform student engagement and learning outcomes!

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Host: Dr. Ricardoo Garcia, Host

Guest: Dr. Elda Garcia, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Curriculum Associates

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 00:42) Introduction

(00:43 - 04:30) Dr. Elda’s Background

(04:31 - 06:47) DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion)

(06:48 - 11:10) Dr. Elda’s Advice

(11:11 - 14:28) Meaningful Data & Growth

(07:29 - 15:58) What’s Unique

(15:59 - 18:14) Personalized Instruction

(18:15 - 20:13) Future Plans

(20:14 - 22:11) Parent Engagement

(22:11 - 23:40) Next 3 Years

(23:41 - 24:33) Closing