I understand states/districts have MTSS mandates, but please do not underestimate or devalue the impact of Tier 1 instruction. If you do, you have a bigger problem than how to schedule Tier 2 & Tier 3 support. We have to start with being clear on what we want Ss to know & do. IJS

Accurate! 💯

Monitoring the reading comprehension of older students shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/monitorin…

I did it! National Board Certified in Literacy!! So excited to see this today!

No one will judge your font choice quicker than an elementary school teacher. So choose wisely.

This is what #deimplementation looks like!!!

We came across this (brilliant) TikTok video over the weekend, where Daniel Willingham breaks down a strategy to help students connect facts ... a way for them to build knowledge and solidify learning. 📘 1/6

Wondering why you are hearing so much about knowledge building? Here's one place to start your reading on the subject. Thank you, Sarah Schwartz ! edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Picture a 7 year old student doing independent work for 40 minutes, then working in a small group with the teacher, then back to doing independent work for another 15 minutes. How can we expect students to direct their own learning for so much time independently? 1/4

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These kids are my kids. 💜

This chart from Acceleration for All summarizes the important lesson elements. How a teacher answers these questions leads to an understanding of lesson design that engages students and grows learning. bit.ly/3VewgAy

Doctor John had a great concern and question about tiers 2 and 3 levels of reading intervention in middle school. We need to talk more about this. See my answer in the below thread. 13/13

6 simple phrases to help educators and parents de-escalate situations with kids 📉⏬ 1. You’re not in trouble (if they truly aren’t). 2. Can I hear your side? 3. I’m not mad at you. 4. Tell me what happened. 5. How can I help? 6. Let’s talk about this. Which # is your go-to? 🤔

"Talk moves" are sentence starters that help students join a discussion, or invite their peers into a conversation. So simple, but so powerful!