Explicit Instruction Facilitator Network

Welcome to the Explicit Instruction Network! We are thrilled to have you join this dynamic community of educators who are passionate about advancing explicit instruction principles in their local contexts. This orientation will provide important information on the network’s requirements, including the topics we’ll explore together, data collection processes, and more. You'll gain valuable insights, ensuring you are confident enough to support educators and their students through explicit instruction. We look forward to working alongside you as you help bring these practices to life in your educational settings!

• Learning Outcomes:
  • At the end of this session, participants will:
    • Expand their understanding of network requirements
• Materials
• Welcome letter
• Explicit Instruction Facilitator Network Welcome Video
• Network Overview 

The Explicit Instruction Administrator Orientation for the Facilitator Network allows administrators to explore the network’s goals and expectations. In this brief session, they’ll gain clarity on their role in advancing explicit instruction, discover key resources and support, and learn what to expect from network participants. This orientation will provide the insights needed to lead confidently and make a meaningful impact on student success.

• Learning Outcomes:
  • At the end of this session, participants will

    • Expand understanding of network goals and expectations

    • Refine leadership role in supporting Explicit Instruction

    • Plan for supporting Network Facilitator(s)

• Materials
  • Agenda
  • Training Plan
  • Network overview
  • Video Recording

Do your colleagues fully understand the power of Explicit Instruction? Join us for our first Network Gathering session, where facilitators will dive into the research and impact of Explicit Instruction. You’ll also receive all the materials and resources you need to lead an engaging introductory session in your local context—empowering your team to make a real difference!

• Learning Outcomes
  • At the end of this session, participants will

    • Enhance knowledge of Explicit Instruction

    • Refine professional development skills for delivering engaging and effective sessions

    • Plan for delivering professional development in their local context

• Materials:
  • Agenda
  • Training Plan
  • Network Gathering 1 Materials
  • Introduction to Explicit Instruction Facilitation Materials

Active participation is key to successfully implementing Explicit Instruction in classrooms, and increasing opportunities to respond can significantly boost student outcomes. In our second Network Gathering session, facilitators will explore effective active participation strategies and receive the materials and resources needed to lead professional learning on this important topic in their district. Don’t miss this chance to enhance engagement and impact student success!

• Learning Outcomes
  • At the end of this session, participants will:

    • Expand knowledge and understanding of active participation

    • Refine professional development skills for delivering engaging and 
      effective sessions

    • Plan for delivering professional development in their local context

• Materials
  • Agenda
  • Training Plan
  • Network Gathering 2 Materials
  • Active Participation Facilitation Materials

Mastering practice and feedback is essential for boosting student independence and content retention. In our third Network Gathering session, facilitators will dive into effective practice strategies and feedback techniques. You’ll also receive the materials and resources needed to lead professional learning on this topic in your local context—empowering you to drive lasting student success!

• Learning Outcomes
  • At the end of this session, participants will:
    • Expand knowledge and understanding of deliberate, spaced, and retrieval practice.
    • Expand knowledge and understanding of effective feedback
    • Refine professional development skills for delivering engaging and effective sessions
    • Plan for delivering professional development in the local context

• Materials
• Agenda
• Training Plan
• Network Gathering 3 Materials
• Practice and Feedback Facilitation Materials

A strong vocabulary is essential for successful reading comprehension, and students require direct vocabulary instruction to broaden their word knowledge. In our final Network Gathering session, facilitators will explore effective vocabulary instruction routines and receive materials and resources needed to facilitate professional learning on this important topic. Empower your team to help students build the vocabulary they need to succeed!

• Learning Outcomes:
  • At the end of this session, participants will:

    • Expand knowledge and understanding of Explicit Vocabulary instruction

    • Refine professional development skills for delivering engaging and effective sessions

    • Plan for delivering professional development in their local context

• Materials
  • Agenda
  • Training Plan
  • Network Gathering 4 Materials
  • Vocabulary Instruction Facilitation Materials

• Participants must complete an application for acceptance into the Facilitator Network, including a letter of support from an administrator
• Network eligibility requires attending all network sessions
• Cost to join the Explicit Instruction Facilitator Network: $125 to cover training materials
• Initial Trainers Academy is an in-person, 5-day training in Mt. Pleasant, MI
• SCECHs will be available at no cost, pending approval of the application
• Participation in the 5-day Trainer’s Academy is a required component of the Facilitator Network as it offers essential training to deepen your understanding of Explicit Instruction and strengthen your skills to deliver impactful professional learning. If you have attended this training before, we ask that you attend again. This ensures that all participants are aligned with the strategies and practices adopted by the Facilitator Network, fostering consistency throughout the network. The training is designed to reinforce key concepts, introduce new insights, and enhance your ability to effectively support and train others.
• Questions? Please email: [email protected]