The Instructional Compass: Progressions for Differentiating the Writing, Language, and Speaking & Listening Standards K–12 Paperback – May 22, 2025

For more resources, visit www.hex24press.comFinally — a way to make the standards actually work in your classroom!Written by a teacher, for teachers, The Instructional Compass: Progressions for Differentiating the Writing, Language, and Speaking & Listening Standards K–12 is a reference tool that breaks down the Writing, Language, and Speaking & Listening standards into clear, easy-to-follow progressions organized by standard and grade-level band. It’s designed to help you differentiate instruction for the full range of learners in your classroom — whether you’re scaffolding for developing learners or stretching your most advanced thinkers.Use it to design scaffolds, build rubrics, or plan your next unit. Whether you're meeting in a PLC, preparing lessons, or conferring with students, this resource will quickly become your go-to guide for teaching the standards with clarity, flexibility, and precision.This isn’t just about meeting benchmarks. It’s about seeing your students more clearly, teaching with greater intentionality, and making learning more meaningful for everyone in the room. Read more