Let’s remember that The Science of Reading is NOT a program. It is a body of research that has spanned more than 50 years. The research is focused on “The What”. It is critical here to make this distinction because a program cannot provide the…

The way to really to think about The Science of Reading can be thought of two arms coming together to lift the child out of the ditch and placed onto the American path of opportunity. The first arm is Systematic Phonics. The second arm is…

It’s important to remember that educators new to this or even aware of this information need their own time to reflect. We need to allow time for discussion and misconceptions we may have. Our sessions need to be a week apart. A week is just…

Come follow me as I implement Systematic Phonics at my school. I will guide and lead you through the structured process so you and your teachers can teach foundational skills that is aligned to The Science of Reading. Ok let’s look at Day 1. Day…

Building strong grade level teams is paramount for success. One of the keys is to always keep the energy and the conversation centered on student data. What helped me is that I view teacher observations as an integral part of the decision-making process. Additionally my…

Hi all K-12 educators! If you are a teacher, para, or administrator and you are looking for evidenced-based strategies that will accelerate your below grade level students as well as your above grade level students, then you’ve come to the right place. I do not…