I’ve always heard you can’t “intervention” your way out of a Tier 1 problem.

Conference registration for #VSLA23 is open! Plan to join us March 16 - 18, 2023 in Norfolk. Register today and take advantage of the early bird rates before the January 31st cutoff. bit.ly/VSLA-23 See you there!

Mrs. LeFevre helps students use their whole bodies to blend sounds into words. What a fun way to learn!

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❤️ love this. Our read aloud a should be strategic and intentional!

Benefits of books! 📖

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I love that Portlock still has a peace March every year. I remember the first year we did it. So powerful!

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Does background knowledge matter? You tell me. Natalie Wexler blocked out all the content-specific vocabulary for this paragraph on the Canadian Arctic. Virginia State Literacy Association #vocabularycounts #backgroundknowledge #VSLA23

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I’m in NYC for a conference eating with colleagues and I look over and Rachel KarchmerKlein is sitting across the room. What? I haven’t seen this great lady since our time on the ILA BOD ended. What a great surprise! #howdidthathappen #crazycoincidences #smallworld

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You can’t intervene your way out of a Tier 1 problem.

Set your students up for success by implementing clear and consistent routines early on! In this article, learn five essential daily routines focused on fostering early writing skills and cultivating confidence in children. hubs.ly/Q02Gn2990 #edchat #writing #elemchat

📚✨ Southeastern wrapped up reading month with amazing guest readers! Special thanks to our former principals, Miss Heath, and many more for making it unforgettable. Students loved having special readers in their classrooms today! ❤️📖 #ReadingMonth #GuestReaders