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What is a Literacy Coach, and Why and How Should I Utilize One?

Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Learn how literacy coaches and teachers can work together to increase reading achievement for students.
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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.
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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.
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Successfully Using Small Group Instruction Tip #1

Tuesday, July 26, 2016
In Part 1 of a series on small group instruction, learn about using student literacy data to form small groups.

Facilitation Guides for Working with EL Families

Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Information about five IRRC facilitation guides designed to inform the family members of English-learning students about web-based literacy activities.

The Power of a Kindergartner When Routines Are Used

Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Through research and personal experience, a literacy consultant finds kindergartners can take an active part in group and independent literacy learning.
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What Am I Thinking?: During Reading Strategies

Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Asking questions is a great strategy for young readers to use before, during, and after reading to help monitor their comprehension.
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Help Your Child Read Non-Fiction in 6 Easy Steps

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Step-by-step guide for helping your child read non-fiction books.
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Forming Opinions

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
A review of an Iowa Reading Research Center tool that helps children form and express opinions about what they are reading.
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Positive Reading Reinforcement

Tuesday, May 31, 2016
To develop enthusiasm for and a habit of reading, parents and teachers need to model being a reader, read to their children or students, and encourage reading for different purposes.

Dialogic Reading for Families: Part 1

Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Use of the PEER strategy during read alouds to help children build vocabulary and make connections.