Building Background Knowledge with Multimodal Learning
Strategies for building background knowledge to make learning memorable and fun using multimodal learning experiences.
Morning Message Ideas for Preschool and Elementary Classrooms
Start the day with a positive classroom routine using morning message ideas that incorporate literacy learning.
Pitfalls of Using Symbolated Text For Literacy Instruction
Pitfalls of Using Symbolated Text for Literacy Instruction from the desk of Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed.
Readtopia: Shorts–Mini Units Designed for Days, Not Weeks
Explore Readtopia: Shorts, mini-reading instruction units for students with complex learning needs designed to be taught in 1-2+ weeks.
Inclusive Literacy Instruction: Koppenhaver Defines- For ALL
Defining what inclusive literacy instruction means and what it looks like. Excerpts from Dr. David Koppenhaver's keynote at the Leading…
Supporting Teachers and Students with Instructional Coaching
Strategies for supporting special educators with instructional coaching including external coaches with experience in research-based literacy instruction.
Shared Reading Books: Recommendations from Dr. David Koppenhaver
A list of books recommended by Dr. David Koppenhaver for shared reading.
Evidence of Impact of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction
Dr. Lisa Irwin-Davidson shares the initial results of her ongoing study on the impact of comprehensive literacy instruction.
Repetition with Variety: An Element of Literacy Instruction
How and why to build a foundation of literacy learning for students with significant disabilities through repetition with variety.
Be That Person
Hear a recording and read a summary of Dr. Karen Erickson's keynote address, "Be That Person" from a prior Virtual…