... related to literacy instruction has focused on reading, even though writing is just as important for student literacy achievement. The focus on evidence-based practices for teaching reading is essential given the high numbers []...
... leading literacy experts to develop practical, evidence-based resources on effective reading instruction. Today we’re highlighting 10 great quotes from our authors—bite-sized bits of essential advice on inclusive literacy instruction, teaching writing and reading together, making time to read aloud, and...
... the key literacy skills you’re teaching every day. But before you spend your own money on building up a library your students will love, read the tips in today’s post. Excerpted and adapted from Comprehensive Literacy for All by Karen Erickson []...
... & Literacy Development blog series. Stay tuned for more! Today’s post is for our early-education readers, especially inclusive educators looking for simple strategies that help students with disabilities improve their language skills. Excerpted and adapted from Early Literacy in Action...
... acquire literacy skills in English. While some []...
... structured literacy instruction that’s grounded in science and focuses on explicit teaching of key concepts, from oral language and listening skills and phonics to fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. But many teachers don’t get the foundation they need to teach these skills systematically. Aligned with...
... STEPS in Literacy Instruction, Second Edition, by []...
... & Literacy Skills™ (TILLS™)—or you might just be curious about this groundbreaking test that’s used across the country. Developed by a team of highly respected experts (Nickola Nelson, Elena Plante, Nancy Helm-Estabrooks, and Gillian Hotz) TILLS tests oral []...
... early literacy building blocks—focus on blending and segmenting tasks. Blending is the ability to combine or synthesize a sequence []...
... STEPS in Literacy Instruction, Second Edition, today’s post gives you []...
... student literacy achievement. Today we’re excited to feature a Q&A on writing instruction with Joan Sedita, author of the instant bestseller The Writing Rope. She’s here to answer six key questions about effective, explicit writing instruction and the evidence-based approach she lays out in her popular...
... STEPS in Literacy Instruction, Second Edition. Comprehension is the goal of reading. Reading comprehension, the act of deriving meaning from text, is a complex task involving multiple processes from both the language and word recognition domains. These processes come together to assist the reader with...
*Today’s post has been adapted from the chapter “Basic Phonics” by Carol Tolman, Martha C. Hougen, and Susan M. Smartt, in Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction & Assessment, Pre-K–6, Second Edition, edited by Martha C. Hougen & Susan M. Smartt, with invited contributors. Intentional, structured...
... Carlson, in Literacy Foundations for English Learners, edited by Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., CCC-SLP, CDT, CALT, QI Today’s post outlines four common research-based techniques used for fluency instruction in the classroom. Research has shown that effective instructional techniques for monolingual...
... language and literacy disorders. Michele Anderson, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, TILLS Consultant/Trainer and research team member, is here to share some important guidance on a few common errors to avoid. If you’re []...
... language and literacy development for the increasing number of DLLs. Learn about []...
... block of literacy. Students must not only be able to identify letters, but also understand that those letters represent sounds and are useful in reading. Learners who struggle with this fundamental skill—including students with significant disabilities—benefit from both explicit instruction and naturally...
... language and literacy disorders—but can it be used with students who have other types of special needs? Today’s post (excerpted and adapted from the TILLS Examiner’s Manual) talks []...
... emerging literacy skills, and more. In today’s post, we’re sharing some universal strategies for making the most of dramatic play in your early childhood program. The tips in this post are adapted from Volume 5 of the []...
... demand, literacy consultant Nancy Hennessy has developed a new activity book that helps teachers apply her popular Blueprint and deliver []...
... language and literacy. A new assessment releasing this month, Profiles of Early Expressive Phonological Skills™ (PEEPS™) by A. Lynn Williams & Carol Stoel-Gammon, is a quick, convenient, and flexible tool for assessing phonological skills and detecting delays. In today’s spotlight post, get...
... Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Though Storytelling Mental health is a growing concern for all students—and young people with learning disabilities often suffer from anxiety, depression, frustration, stress, and low self-esteem even more than their peers. These emotional factors complicate...
Every school needs a carefully crafted plan for supporting students who are learning more than one language. In today’s blog post, you’ll review 7 important factors—and reflection questions—that school leaders and educators should consider when making a plan to support English learners (ELs). Excerpted...
... & Literacy Skills™ (TILLS™). Developed by a team of highly respected experts—Nickola Nelson, Elena Plante, Nancy Helm-Estabrooks, and Gillian Hotz—TILLS is a groundbreaking assessment that tests oral and written language skills in students ages 6–18 years. Whether []...