Articles from August 2016

Teacher leaning over desk to help boy with a question at his desk

Five Common Questions about Teaching Students with Disabilities: Debunking the Perception of "Not my Student"

Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Students with disabilities are the students of all teachers. We look at five common questions about teaching students with disabilities.
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What is a Literacy Coach, and Why and How Should I Utilize One?r

Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Learn how literacy coaches and teachers can work together to increase reading achievement for students.
Student and teacher sitting together at a table. Teacher is giving student feedback while student listens.

Providing Specific Feedback

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
For children struggling with reading, providing specific feedback is crucial. Learn more about providing positive feedback and corrective feedback.
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Successfully Using Small Group Instruction Tip #3

Tuesday, August 9, 2016
When implementing small group literacy instruction, know your resources and how to pick the best one for each student to enhance his or her learning.
Young students grouped around a book in a classroom

Successfully Using Small Group Instruction Tip #2

Tuesday, August 2, 2016
One of the biggest challenges to using small group instruction is figuring out what to do with the rest of the students when they are not meeting with the teacher.