lead4ward
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2.0.9for iPhone, iPad and more
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About lead4ward
lead4ward makes a positive difference in the lives of educators and in the lives of schoolchildren. As professionals, we are committed to supporting quality education. Serving over 500 districts, lead4ward is an essential partner in supporting the success of our schools. lead4ward anticipates and integrates the changing needs of schools in its work with educators to support all learners in achieving their highest potential.
Success on STAAR requires transformative leadership. Working with the district in a coordinated service delivery model, lead4ward works to build capacity in district and campus leadership teams, creates a sustainable leadership structure to support ongoing work.
The consultants at lead4ward provide services to support the work of teachers and leaders as they transform learning for students. The members of the lead4ward team are uniquely qualified, experienced, and committed to serving educators. We are committed to providing professional development and consulting services to help leaders and teachers meet the needs of the changing assessment system.
Success on STAAR requires transformative leadership. Working with the district in a coordinated service delivery model, lead4ward works to build capacity in district and campus leadership teams, creates a sustainable leadership structure to support ongoing work.
The consultants at lead4ward provide services to support the work of teachers and leaders as they transform learning for students. The members of the lead4ward team are uniquely qualified, experienced, and committed to serving educators. We are committed to providing professional development and consulting services to help leaders and teachers meet the needs of the changing assessment system.
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.0.9
Last updated on Jun 20, 2023
Old Versions
2023 Summer Updates!
-Updated instructional strategies
-Technology apps companion document for strategies
-Minor bug fixes
-Updated instructional strategies
-Technology apps companion document for strategies
-Minor bug fixes
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Version History
2.0.9
Jun 20, 2023
2023 Summer Updates!
-Updated instructional strategies
-Technology apps companion document for strategies
-Minor bug fixes
-Updated instructional strategies
-Technology apps companion document for strategies
-Minor bug fixes
2.0.8
Aug 18, 2022
-Updated think it ups with correct thinking stems
-Removed outdated side-by-sides
-Removed outdated side-by-sides
2.0.7
Jun 30, 2022
Summer 2022 Updates!
-New instructional strategies
-Added thinking stems to think it ups
-Added STAAR 2.0 Instructional Connections
-Added stimulus/visuals document for Math, RLA, Science, and Social Studies
Thinking Stems will move to the think it up section in the next update.
-New instructional strategies
-Added thinking stems to think it ups
-Added STAAR 2.0 Instructional Connections
-Added stimulus/visuals document for Math, RLA, Science, and Social Studies
Thinking Stems will move to the think it up section in the next update.
2.0.6
Nov 10, 2020
-Added Spanish Student Learning Reports
-Adjusted Resource listings to accurately reflect SLAR resources
-Adjusted Resource listings to accurately reflect SLAR resources
2.0.5
Jul 22, 2020
Bug Fixes
2.0.4
Jul 1, 2020
Updated Resources for 2020-21 school year
Added virtual learning adaptations for instructional strategies
Added virtual learning adaptations for instructional strategies
2.0.3
Sep 4, 2019
-Added English I and II Scaffolds
-Added Science SLRs
-Added Science SLRs
2.0.2
Jun 12, 2019
-Updated the resources section to match the 2019-20 school year updates
-Added new instructional strategies
--Undercover agent (Rehearsal and Practice)
--Would You Rather (Extended Thinking)
--Balloon Bop (Learning from Mistakes)
--Chatterbox (Learning from Mistakes)
--Triple Crown Critique (Learning from Mistakes)
--Independence Day (Evidence of Learning)
--Wishful Thinking (Evidence of Learning)
-Added new instructional strategies
--Undercover agent (Rehearsal and Practice)
--Would You Rather (Extended Thinking)
--Balloon Bop (Learning from Mistakes)
--Chatterbox (Learning from Mistakes)
--Triple Crown Critique (Learning from Mistakes)
--Independence Day (Evidence of Learning)
--Wishful Thinking (Evidence of Learning)
2.0.1
Apr 8, 2019
-Added Social Studies Side-by-sides for elementary, middle, and high school
-Added Spanish Reading Frequency Distribution by Cluster
-Added Spanish Reading Frequency Distribution by Cluster
2.0
Oct 16, 2018
Added the new IQ Released Analysis Tool to resources content builders section.
1.9.9
Aug 20, 2018
Fixed a bug causing loading issues on some devices
Added the following Spanish resources
-ELAR
--K-2 Student Learning Reports
-Math
--K-2 Snapshots and Student Learning Reports
-Science
--K-4 Snapshots and K-2 Student Learning Reports
-Social Studies
--K-5 Snapshots and Student Learning Reports
Added the following Spanish resources
-ELAR
--K-2 Student Learning Reports
-Math
--K-2 Snapshots and Student Learning Reports
-Science
--K-4 Snapshots and K-2 Student Learning Reports
-Social Studies
--K-5 Snapshots and Student Learning Reports
1.9.8
Jul 24, 2018
What's New in This Version
-new quickchecks added
-new instructional strategies and updates to existing strategies added
-visual improvements for iPhoneX
-new quickchecks added
-new instructional strategies and updates to existing strategies added
-visual improvements for iPhoneX
1.9.7
Jun 6, 2018
-Added ELAR Side-by-Sides
-Added K-2 Math Scaffolds
-Added Algebra II, Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics Academic Vocabulary
-Adjusted Science Student Learning Report section so that there are no longer two versions for Grade 5, 8, and Biology
-Coming Soon: Visual adjustments for iPhone X.
-Added K-2 Math Scaffolds
-Added Algebra II, Geometry, Chemistry, and Physics Academic Vocabulary
-Adjusted Science Student Learning Report section so that there are no longer two versions for Grade 5, 8, and Biology
-Coming Soon: Visual adjustments for iPhone X.
1.9.6
Jan 24, 2018
What's New in Version 1.9.6
Updates to Instructional Strategies
-Added option to view all playlists in overview
-Extended Thinking Playlist
--removed Blast Off strategy
--added Talk a Mile a Minute strategy
Updates to Instructional Strategies
-Added option to view all playlists in overview
-Extended Thinking Playlist
--removed Blast Off strategy
--added Talk a Mile a Minute strategy
1.9.5
Oct 12, 2017
What's New in Version 1.9.5
-Updated the resources content builder section, including
--Added non-tested Social Studies SLRs
--Added Science Side-by-Sides
--Added previously missing Spanish resources
--Other miscellaneous updates
-Added field guide link to professional learning
-Updated the resources content builder section, including
--Added non-tested Social Studies SLRs
--Added Science Side-by-Sides
--Added previously missing Spanish resources
--Other miscellaneous updates
-Added field guide link to professional learning
1.9.4
Jul 27, 2017
What's New in Version 1.9.4
-new instructional strategies added to resources
-hot/cold and team-two-one quickchecks added
-sketch it quickcheck revised
-new instructional strategies added to resources
-hot/cold and team-two-one quickchecks added
-sketch it quickcheck revised
1.9.3
May 16, 2017
What's New in Version 1.9.3
-Landscape rotation added.
-English III and IV Student Learning Reports added to resources.
-leading learning series and teacher induction added to professional learning.
-Landscape rotation added.
-English III and IV Student Learning Reports added to resources.
-leading learning series and teacher induction added to professional learning.
1.9.2
Feb 2, 2017
What's New in Version 1.9.2
-Frequency Distribution by TEKS Cluster documents have been added to the resources content builders section.
-Frequency Distribution by TEKS Cluster documents have been added to the resources content builders section.
1.9.1
Aug 11, 2016
What's New in Version 1.9.1
-Home button added to the top left of sections for improved navigation.
-Instructional strategies added to resources/content builders. Be sure to check them out!
-Added button to return to previous webpage in professional learning.
-Fixes for video playback issues.
-Home button added to the top left of sections for improved navigation.
-Instructional strategies added to resources/content builders. Be sure to check them out!
-Added button to return to previous webpage in professional learning.
-Fixes for video playback issues.
1.9
Jun 4, 2016
What's New in Version 1.9
-The instructional strategies and thinking stems sections have been upgraded to quickchecks and think it ups! with all new content.
-Additional items have been added to the resource content builders and professional learning sections.
-Option to set a timer for next quickcheck or think it up! has been added to each respective section.
-General visual updates and bug fixes.
-The instructional strategies and thinking stems sections have been upgraded to quickchecks and think it ups! with all new content.
-Additional items have been added to the resource content builders and professional learning sections.
-Option to set a timer for next quickcheck or think it up! has been added to each respective section.
-General visual updates and bug fixes.
1.6
Sep 3, 2015
-Brand new layout and interface that is simpler and easier to navigate! Content is now displayed across 5 screens, instead of 12.
-Can navigate to timer while viewing a strategy.
-Option is available to be taken to a random strategy when the timer ends.
-Timer is now set to 8 minutes by default.
-Search box now displays at the top of each category screen.
-Can navigate to timer while viewing a strategy.
-Option is available to be taken to a random strategy when the timer ends.
-Timer is now set to 8 minutes by default.
-Search box now displays at the top of each category screen.
1.5
Dec 30, 2014
Fixes for iOS 8
1.4
Jul 30, 2014
Fixes landscape issues, better support for ios7
1.3
Aug 22, 2013
Improved iPad experience
1.2
Aug 14, 2013
The new version of the lead4ward app now has check for understanding strategies, a mini-lesson timer, released tests and much more!
lead4ward FAQ
Click here to learn how to download lead4ward in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of lead4ward.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
lead4ward supports English
