Kindergarten – Flow of the Day: Structured Literacy and Play
This poster outlines two ideas of how to structure the day in a kindergarten classroom. Flow of the day considerations and reflective questions are also included.
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The Science of Reading: Defining Guides
The Science of Reading: A Defining Guide offers educators, leaders, and other stakeholders a firm definition of the “science of reading” and the research foundation that informs effective literacy instruction. The guide clarifies what the science of reading is — a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically based research about how reading and writing develop, why…
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Adapting Commercial Phonemic Awareness Programs
PD Slide Deck Phonemic awareness instructional programs are commonly used, but they may not always be fully aligned with research. These slides walk through several ways commercial products can be adapted, in both content and delivery, to provide the most effective phonemic awareness instruction.
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Explicit Instruction
PD Slide Deck This slide deck, developed by Dr. Andrea Fraser, walks through foundational elements of explicit instruction including elements of an explicit instruction lesson, building an effective classroom environment, and supporting active engagement through student responses.
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Introduction to MTSS
PD Slide Deck Multi-Tiered Systems of Support is the delivery system for evidence-based instruction. This set of slides and corresponding speaker notes outlines key elements of MTSS: tiered instruction, data-based decision-making, collaborative problem solving, teaming and shared leadership, and a school-wide assessment system.
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Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
PD Slide Deck Assessment and evaluation aim to maintain high standards, improve student learning, and benefit all students, parents, and teachers. Educators gather information that accurately reflects how a student is achieving the curriculum expectations and judge the quality of student learning of the overall expectations. This slide deck walks through the basics of evaluation,…
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Book Study: Shifting the Balance (Slide Deck)
PD Slide Deck ONlit’s Shifting the Balance: Upper Elementary book study brings together session recordings, links, and a complete slide deck to support professional learning for educators working in Grades 3–5. The materials are designed to be used flexibly: for individual learning, school-based professional learning, or educator book clubs, and guide participants through the key…
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DIBELS Screening – What’s Next Flowchart
An overview of literacy screening followed by direction on where to go next when different profiles of screening results are obtained. The focus is targeted and evidence-informed intervention – Tier 2 resource support.
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Talk Moves Professional Development Series
Talk Moves are sentence starters and gestures that teachers and students can use to invite everyone into the conversation and encourage academic thinking. Learn how to create a classroom culture of talk and incorporate talk moves in your class through this Talk Moves PD Series. Starting September 2024, a new module will be available every…
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REWARDS Training Videos
REWARDS is a research-validated, specialized reading intervention program designed for students in junior, intermediate and senior grades. There are three YouTube videos for different versions of the program: REWARDS Intermediate, REWARDS Secondary, and REWARDS Social Studies.
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IES K-3 Professional Learning Community Facilitator Guide
This facilitator’s guide is designed to assist professional learning communities (PLCs) in applying evidence-based strategies to help K-3 students acquire the language and literacy skills needed to succeed academically. This document is a support for educators watching the IES videos of foundational language and literacy instruction.
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Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
The Knowledge and Practice Standards define the knowledge and skills that all teachers of reading should possess to teach all students to read proficiently. These competencies can be used to guide professional development for educators.
