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In the first two posts in this series, “Supporting Multilingual Learners with The Station Rotation Model” and “Differentiating Instruction for Multilingual Learners at the Teacher-Led Station,” we explored how the station rotation model can create flexible, responsive learning […]
Related Podcast Episode In this second post in the series following “Supporting Multilingual Learners with The Station Rotation Model,” we’ll explore how teachers can use their station to differentiate instruction and support. We will establish the benefits of […]
Related Podcast Episode How can I use the station rotation model effectively with multilingual learners who are new to English? How can I design independent and collaborative stations that students can navigate successfully while I work with small […]
My newest book, The Station Rotation Model and UDL: Elevate Tier 1 Instruction & Cultivate Learner Agency, officially launches today! Related Podcast Episode Why Did I Write This Book? Schools and districts are grappling with a daunting challenge: […]
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 […]
By Noelle Gutierrez I recently collaborated with teachers on station rotation lessons, and a few asked how I have incorporated social-emotional learning into the stations I’ve developed.  Teachers can include various SEL activities in their stations that focus […]
This post is a collaboration between Noelle Gutierrez & Catlin Tucker. Related Podcast Episode In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped […]
I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” I have the privilege of working with thousands of educators every year who are expanding their teaching toolboxes to include blended […]
Related Podcast Episode A teacher recently asked me whether students always need to attend every station in a rotation. The short answer is “no.” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, […]
At a recent workshop, a teacher asked me why I would use the station rotation to facilitate small-group instruction instead of presenting to the whole class. This inquiry made me wonder: How many educators gather pre-assessment data before […]