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Guided notes can be incredibly effective instructional supports when they are intentionally designed and used strategically. For multilingual learners, students with individualized education plans (IEPs), students who struggle with organization or processing speed, or learners who are still […]
Related Podcast A couple of weeks ago, I presented a workshop for a leadership group focused on strategies designed to strengthen Tier 2 instruction. I started by asking the group, “If students do not perform well on assessments, […]
Related Podcast Episode Every student deserves access to high-quality, grade-level instruction and learning experiences, regardless of the teacher. Yet many classrooms are led by educators who are early in their careers, teaching outside their areas of expertise, or […]
Related Podcast Episode In my previous blog posts, I explored three instructional pathways for providing strong Tier 1 instruction. I encourage teachers to consider using instructional videos when they plan to say the same thing the same way […]
Related Podcast Episode In my series of blogs on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), I introduced three pathways educators can use to provide Tier 1 instruction: whole-group instruction paired with a cooperative learning strategy, video paired with an […]
This is the final blog in the series exploring high-leverage instructional strategies to strengthen Tier 1 instruction. The first blog focused on setting the stage for success before instruction. The second blog explored strategies for delivering engaging, accessible, […]
This is the second blog in a series focusing on strategies teachers can use DURING instruction to actively engage students, facilitate meaning-making, and create more dynamic and responsive learning experiences. The first blog in the series, “MTSS: Setting […]
This is the first blog in a series that explores high-leverage instructional practices that can enhance Tier 1 instruction, helping teachers design more accessible, inclusive, and equitable learning experiences. Each blog will focus on a different phase of […]
Related Podcast Episode Every teacher has faced a similar challenge: delivering a whole-group lesson to the entire class and watching the mixed reactions on the students’ faces. Some grasp the concept immediately, while others struggle to comprehend it […]
Related Podcast Episode Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is an instructional framework that uses assessment data to identify and address students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. It provides targeted instruction, scaffolds, and support at varying levels of intensity […]
Related Podcast An increasing number of schools nationwide are shifting to more inclusive instruction, keeping students with special needs, individualized education plans (IEPs), and diverse learning profiles in mainstream classrooms. This shift toward inclusive classrooms is driven, in […]
Related Podcast Episode Are you tired of lessons that aren’t working? Do you feel like you’re pouring time and energy into planning only to face disengaged students, inconsistent progress, and widening learning gaps? Are you struggling to differentiate […]