This resource, Getting Started with thinkSRSD, provides a lesson-by-lesson guide for implementing thinkSRSD in the classroom. Self-Regulated Strategy Development, or SRSD, is a structured and explicit instructional model designed to help students improve their writing skills by teaching them both writing strategies and self-regulation skills. The SRSD model focuses on providing students with clear and…
This companion to 7 Mighty Moves, best used by educators who have read the original book, is 320 pages of resources to help K-3 teachers support each “move” in the classroom. Resources include word lists, picture cards, lesson plan templates, student work sheets, reference cards, short texts, etc. The author’s goal was to help teachers…
These brief videos are short and sweet – giving you “just the facts” on a variety of topics. From decodable text to the instructional hierarchy, these videos dig into what you “literacy” need to know to get started on your learning!
This worksheet serves as a template, walking educators through a structured process to use data to make informed instructional decisions about classroom- or grade-wide data. It highlights the steps of collaborative problem solving — problem identification, problem analysis, instructional planning, and plan evaluation.
This worksheet serves as a template, walking educators through a structured process to use data to make informed instructional decisions for individual students. It highlights the steps of collaborative problem solving — problem identification, problem analysis, instructional planning, and plan evaluation. It can be used to intensify student support in Tiers 2 and 3.
This book is an excellent resource for educators of all grades and subjects. The short, easy-to-read chapters include research-based, practical suggestions for the classroom. Chapters include: Explain with undivided attention, Explain clearly, Explain interactively, Explain with visuals, Explain with examples, Explain with stories, Explain and release. The book addresses both misconceptions and best practices for…
Syntax is often overlooked and misunderstood, but is KEY to reading and writing proficiency! This series presents research on syntax and explains its critical role in comprehending complex text, reading fluency, and writing coherent sentences. Armed with this understanding, educators learned how to teach their students the functions of sentence parts—words, phrases, and clauses—in order…
“Primary” in the UK corresponds approximately to K-6 in Ontario, and Junior teachers may especially appreciate chapters on Extended Reading, Close Reading and Fluency Reading routines in the classroom. School leaders will also benefit from tips on broader implementation of an evidence-based approach to reading.
This series of videos was developed by Dr. Robert Savage from York University. The video series unpacks elements of Strand B of the revised Language Curriculum, building educator knowledge. Stay tuned for more videos to come!
Catch up with the recordings from our 6-part book study on Harnessing the Science of Learning: Success Stories to Help Kickstart Your School Improvement by Dr. Nathanial Swain. This series is designed to bring together the world of classroom practice, school leadership, and scientific research in an enthusiastic and uplifting atmosphere. Throughout the series, host Laura Bross,…
This series is designed to be: a launching point for anyone in education a group of simple visuals or one-page summaries to get learning started not an exhaustive or absolute collection. We must be prepared for and willing to embrace new learning as the research evolves.
Catch up with the recordings from our 6-part book study on Teaching Skills for Complex Text by Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer. This series is designed to deepen close reading practices in the classroom, with a strong focus on exploring instructional routines to support students’ reading comprehension. Grounded in Strand C of the revised Ontario Language curriculum, this…
