Transforming Tier 1 Literacy Instruction professional learning series invites participants to explore effective strategies for refining and enhancing the development, design, delivery, and differentiation of high-quality initial instruction. This series will provide educators with the tools to refine their instructional practices and take their instruction to the next level.
Tier 1 Literacy Instruction for Coaches and Administrators
- Learning Outcomes
- Identify resources and tools essential for supporting high-quality instruction
- Develop a plan for school-wide goals, implementation, and support
- Provide clear and supportive feedback and suggestions for next steps
- Session Materials
Developing High Quality Literacy Instruction
- Learning Outcomes
- Identify essential components of a literacy block
- Review instructional content to prioritize what is critical
- Evaluate literacy resources to select those aligned with the science of reading
- Craft a classroom environment to support learning
- Session Materials
Designing High Quality Literacy Instruction
- Learning Outcomes
- Review the components of high quality literacy instruction
- Describe the structure and attributes of explicit lesson design
- Design lessons that integrate evidence-based literacy strategies
- Session Materials
Delivering High Quality Literacy Instruction
- Learning Outcomes
- Idenify the components of effective and efficient instruction
- Reframe and strengthen text-dependent questions
- Practice using a variety of active participation strategies
- Describe procedures for monitoring student performance and providing feedback
- Session Materials
Differentiating for High Quality Literacy Instruction
- Learning Outcomes
- Explain the purposes of scaffolding and differentiation within Tier 1 instruction
- Evaluate and select appropriate instructional grouping methods for Tier 1 instruction
- Design independent practice activities
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