Resources for Educators

Presented by:Dr. Matthew K. BurnsFein Professor of Special Education at the University of Florida & Assistant Director of the University of Florida Literacy Institute Many schools have implemented small group interventions to help students master the five core elements of reading as part of their Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Yet, often teachers find that […]

Presented by:Zaretta HammondEducational Consultant and Author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain When children receive high-quality literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading in classrooms that incorporate culturally responsive instruction, systemic barriers to educational equity begin to break down.  Tune in to this powerful on-demand webinar to hear Zaretta Hammond, author of the […]

Increasingly, math standards require students to discuss the math they are learning and to explain their thinking. In order for students to build these skills, mathematical discourse must be a regular part of math classes, giving students opportunities to pose questions, compare and contrast solutions, and articulate their understanding of concepts. 

When it comes to reading comprehension, teachers generally think of vocabulary, comprehension skills, and background knowledge as the critical components for students entering the middle grades. While this is true, we’re learning it’s an incomplete picture. Reading fluency is also vital to becoming a competent reader. During this on-demand webinar, Dr. Claude Goldenberg will discuss […]