Do not FEAR the word ‘CRISS’! Most likely, you are using CRISS strategies already; you just don’t realize that they are CRISS strategies. Any kind of table, chart, diagram, study technique, pre/during/post reading activity, etc. would fall into a CRISS category. It is a way for students to organize their thoughts and take ownership for their learning.

Randy Russ - World Languages at West High

Find the strategies that work best for you when you learn.Use these first in your classroom to help you get comfortable with CRISS than branch out to new strategies.
Nicole Fraser - English at West High

Use the correct verbage so all students understand what you mean.

Nicole Fraser - English at West High

Take advantage of the resources provided for you! You have a CRISS Department Strategist who would LOVE to help you implement CRISS into your classroom, just ask!

Randi Russ - World Languages at West High

Be patient with students while using CRISS - make sure that you use the correct verbage.

Nicole Faulstich - Math at West High