The document is a literature review conducted for The Center for Educational Effectiveness that aims to synthesize research on the essential practices of high quality teaching and learning. It reviews existing frameworks and rubrics to identify common themes and constructs a list of core practices. The review found teaching effectiveness greatly impacts student achievement and effective teachers demonstrate behaviors like maximizing instructional time, meeting student needs, monitoring progress, and applying learning. The goal is to equip teachers with a common framework to improve practice through reflection and professional development focused on these essential practices.