Publications, Newsletter, and Featured Articles

The current Project CRISS Comments from CRISS newsletter and the archived featured articles from previous newsletters are available for download at this location of the CRISS Web site.

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Third Edition CRISS Manual. The CRISS Training manual is available only with a Level I training. It is not for sale by itself. For an strong>overview of the manual, click here. To learn more about the Level I training—click here.

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NEWSLETTERS and FEATURED ARTICLES

• Spring 2011 Comments from CRISS - In this issue of Comments from CRISS, explore vocabulary instruction in science and mathematics, and word selection in content area classes. Also, Author’s Craft instruction is explored in both kindergarten and fourth grade classrooms.
• Fall 2011 Comments from CRISS - Fall_2011_Comments In this issue, read about student improvement at CRISS schools in California and Texas, conducting action research, and teaching students about metacognition through learning research experiments.  

• Featured articles from previous newsletters. Browse the many topical articles archived from past newsletters—click here.

PUBLICATIONS – Informational

• Connections to Other Initiatives - CONNECTIONS TO OTHER INITIATIVES 6 + 1 Trait? Writing Instruction Project CRISS Connections with 6 + 1 Trait? Writing Instruction Daggett’s Rigor/Relevance Framework Confessions of a Good Teacher Deeper Reading (Gallagher) Draft Reading for Deeper Comprehension English Language Learners Project … Continue reading →
• CRISS Learning Principles - CRISS LEARNING PRINCIPLES Nine Tips for Creating Self-Directed Learners Background Knowledge Background Knowledge Check CRISS Applications to Mathematics Instruction CRISS Basics in the Classroom Students Plan Strategy Use The Learning Process Packet–a Model for Student Independence The Springboard to Deep … Continue reading →
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PUBLICATIONS – Curriculum and Support

• CRISS for Students. Project CRISS for Students: It’s a Brain Thing ~ Learning How to Learn! is a semester curriculum designed to teach the CRISS principles and strategies directly to students. This curriculum is appropriate for students in grades 6-9. Overview and sample chapter—click here.
• CRISS for Administrators.This administrators booklet, plus video on CD-ROM and a DVD, provides guidance to administrators and CRISS implementation teams on how to plan, implement, and maintain Project CRISS in a school or district. Overview and samples—click here.
• CRISS Cornerstones.The Cornerstones booklet and accompanying video on CD-ROM provide on-going support for teacher teams in Project CRISS implementation. Overview and samples—click here.
• Project CRISS for Parents. The Project CRISS for Parents flipbook and workshop acquaint parents with the learning principles and ten of the strategies their students are using in class. Overview and samples—click here.
• CRISS for Homeschool Parents. This booklet provides guidance to parent educators who home school their children by helping them incorporate the CRISS principles and strategies into their children’s learning experiences. Overview, samples, and order form—click here.

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