Oakland Literacy Coalition的动态

?? Exciting Progress Alert! ?? Pennsylvania's Journey in the Science of Reading is yielding remarkable results, transforming literacy outcomes for our young learners! ???? I am thrilled to share insights from a recent article by The Philadelphia Inquirer, shedding light on the impactful strides Pennsylvania's education system is making in adopting 'structured literacy' methods. https://lnkd.in/eXQwD_3Z One particularly inspiring success story comes from The Coatesville School District, where diligent efforts in implementing structured literacy approaches have led to a remarkable improvement in literacy outcomes. ?? Kindergarten students, who were previously struggling, have seen a significant leap in proficiency, soaring from a mere 20% to an impressive 62% over the past two years! ?? This transformative change is not just a statistic; it's a testament to the dedication and commitment of educators, administrators, and policymakers to ensure every child receives the foundation they need to thrive academically. ?? Data-driven initiatives like these underscore the importance of evidence-based practices in shaping educational policies and strategies. By prioritizing structured literacy methods, we're not only enhancing literacy skills but also unlocking doors of opportunity for countless young minds across Pennsylvania. ???? Kudos to The Coatesville School District and all educators across the state who are championing the Science of Reading and making a tangible difference in the lives of students. Let's continue this momentum, driving towards a future where every child has the tools they need to succeed! ?? #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyMatters #EducationTransformation #literacyforall

The goal of "Project Focus" is to both get more young learners into gifted programs and incorporate more engaging gifted education strategies into standard classrooms. https://lnkd.in/eXsgX6P8

“State education leaders across the country are rightly prioritizing efforts to improve elementary student reading outcomes. However, too often these initiatives do not focus enough on the key component to strong implementation and long-term sustainability: effective #teachers.” The latest report from National Council on Teacher Quality shares five key policy actions that state and district leaders can take to ensure that teachers are well prepared to implement and sustain the science of reading in classrooms across the country. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWSmYuAs #EdChat #K12 #SchoolLeaders

Want your social studies lessons to captivate students’ attention and spark enduring insights? The EduProtocol Field Guide Social Studies Edition provides 14 adaptable protocols to make your instruction more engaging, effective, and transformative. Co-authoring this book has been a collaborative effort with fellow educators Jon Corippo, Marlena Hebern, and Scott Petri. We provide adaptable and easy-to-implement protocols to help social studies teachers make their classrooms more student-centered. These EduProtocols I've helped develop and refine leverage technology and students to create transformative learning experiences rooted in the Four Cs - encouraging collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication. With step-by-step guidance and examples tailored for social studies contexts, this book gives teachers like you the tools to manage cognitive load, save planning time, and cover material faster while keeping students actively engaged. As an experienced teacher myself, I'm passionate about creating resources that make classrooms places where both teachers and students thrive. I hear from teachers how EduProtocols have been "game-changing" in achieving this goal. Check out the book on Amazon here to learn how EduProtocols can reform your social studies instruction: https://bit.ly/48COG3x

Ever found yourself facing a room full of teachers, armed with a new curriculum, some shiny new resources, and a big mission, only to realize… this is gonna be harder than we thought? That’s exactly what Jill, a math coordinator from here in Ontario and her team experienced as they rolled out a workshop to help teachers rethink their approach to teaching math. There were successes—teachers were engaged, they saw sparks fly, they were engaged in great discussions, and you could even see that high school educators were rethinking their game plans.? But with success came new challenges, like keeping that momentum going and making those changes stick. It turns out, giving educators the tools, ideas and motivation is only half the battle; helping them adapt and actually use them effectively is a whole different ball game. And the secret that nobody told them was that for consistent implementation, follow up support makes up 90% of a successful adoption. Most of us in education are juggling the balance between too many new things at once and not enough structure to make them all work.? Teachers want guidance, but they also want the freedom to adapt to their own classrooms. That’s the fine line we’re walking here. That’s why you have to be committed to building a support system that isn’t just another list of tools but a roadmap to lasting change. Here’s what we did to help this district:? We took a hard look at how they were using their time and their structuring support. We asked tough questions.? What did we find? Read on here: https://lnkd.in/gPhJJBMY

#EarlyLiteracy is crucial for lifelong learning. Explore its link to the Science of Reading, how to create a literacy-rich classroom, progress monitoring and intervention strategies, family engagement tips, and more. https://pan-ed.com/3zbgRdl

At Abl, we work with school districts around the country to design schools and school schedules. Recently, we have been doing a lot of work on elementary schedule design. As part of the work, we evaluate district policies and procedures, examine how time is used across schools, and then partner with schools and districts to develop different scheduling scenarios that maximize their resources including staffing and time. One of the drivers for this work across the country has been the focus on the science of reading. As schools examine their instructional time and look at the key components of the school day and school year, it is important to consider the important building blocks that go inside the container of the school schedule. -Should you have extended literacy time? -Does extended literacy time enhance reading comprehension? -What percent of the school time should be spent on developing content knowledge in science, social studies, and the arts? -What percent of the school day/week should be spent on teaching reading comprehension? This research summary released today addresses many of these questions and more. Warning: A lot of the information in this summary brief may surprise you. As a teacher, I was taught things about reading comprehension that do not align with research on the science of reading. Check this new research summary out and reach out if you are interested in learning more about the work we do on school design and scenarios across the K-12 continuum. Your schedule is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Are you using this resource effectively? https://lnkd.in/gWtPpD6u

?? New Blog Alert! ?? Kind Reflections to Help Create and Support Inclusive Learning?Environments from Christopher Grabau, a program director in our center. He highlights, "While several effective pedagogical practices can foster and support a climate of kindness in a classroom, it should be considered more of a mindset and a personal habit of practice." Christopher also shares 10 reflection questions for instructors to consider how kindness and care may be incorporated into their teaching/course design. Read more here on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gyKUPgM3 Let's make higher education kinder! ?? #NewBlog #Teaching #CarePedagogy #Kindnesspedagogy #compassionatepedagogy #highereducation #educationaldevelopment

PRIMARY SCHOOLS | Thinking about joining Primary Teaching for Mastery in September? With testimonials like this, what are you waiting for?! What is involved? Two teachers from each participating school join a Work Group, consisting of around six local primary schools. Each Work Group is led by a trained Primary Mastery Specialist. Work Groups meet regularly to plan, observe and discuss teaching for mastery. In between meetings, teachers explore mastery approaches in their own classrooms and across their school. Support is provided from a local classroom-based Mastery Specialist who leads the group. This model of professional development involves hands-on learning and peer-to-peer support. It is evidence-based and designed to support substantial long-term change. Who can take part? This is for state-funded primary schools in England. Each school must send two teachers to half-termly school-based teacher research groups. Each term, the Mastery Specialist will visit each of the schools. In 2024/25, those teaching in special schools will have an enhanced offer that will enable them to network with other schools in a similar context. NB:?Schools can only take part in this particular Work Group once. However, there are other Work Groups dealing with teaching for mastery which are available in the year after a school is in a Development Work Group and beyond. Talk to your Maths Hub about your options. What is the cost? The Primary Teaching for Mastery Development Work Groups project is?fully funded?by the Maths Hubs Programme so is?free?to participating schools. Apply online today to secure your place on our Development programme: https://lnkd.in/eRMWHyRT

New Blog Alert: "3 Tips for Effective Secondary School Literacy Plans"! ??Equip your students with the literacy foundation they need for both academic and personal success! Dive into the world of literacy and empower your students for success after the click??https://hubs.la/Q02X5n0N0 #Education #LiteracySuccess #SecondarySchool #EdTech #MTSS #SchoolinAround #TeacherTips #BranchingMinds