Presented by Matt Hickson, Experienced Educator, Head of Instructional Leadership & Strategy, Modern Classrooms Project; and Dr. Emily Persons, Senior Director of Research & Evaluation, Modern Classrooms Project
Small group instruction
The Role of Knowledge Building in K–5 Literacy: Creating Conditions for Active Minds and Independent Readers and Writers
Presented by Dr. Gina Fugnitto, Former Educator, Current Chief Implementation Officer, Collaborative Classroom; Dr. Taylar Wenzel, Senior Lecturer, University of Central Florida; and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, Lecturer, University of Central Florida
Rethinking Intervention in the Elementary Grades for Long-Term Student Success
Presented by Lucy L. Payne, Ph.D., Author, Educator, University of St. Thomas; and Sue Strom, Author, Educator, Wayzata Public Schools (MN)
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Small-Group Instruction to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners
Presented by Lauren Bien-Aime, Experienced Educator and Professional Development Facilitator, Learn It Academic Services; and Marybeth Jones, Experienced Educator and Vice President of Academic Services, Learn It Academic Services
Moderated by Nicole Magliaro, Education Manager, Learn It Academic Services
Connecting to Your Core: Aligning Routines for Small Groups Within Foundational Skills Instruction (Part 1)
Presented by John Bennetts, National Literacy Consultant, Bennetts Educational Consulting; and Nicole Nelson, National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
Supporting Classroom Instruction That Meets Every Learner’s Needs
One of the biggest challenges of classroom teaching is meeting every student’s unique needs. Students learn and grow at different paces, so how does one ensure that students in the same class are having their needs met? In the edLeader Panel “How Leaders Can Support Instruction That Meets Every Learner’s Needs,” education leaders and experts shared strategies for using the “Modern Classroom approach” to better support all learners.
Dispelling Tier 1 Misconceptions: Why We Need Differentiated Literacy Instruction
Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar, Founder, Reading Science Academy; Linda Diamond, Executive Director, Evidence Advocacy Center; and Dr. Marisa Ramirez Stukey, Senior Director of Research and Engagement, Collaborative Classroom
How Leaders Can Support Instruction That Meets Every Learner’s Needs
Presented by Dr. Beth Pallister, Principal, Chesapeake Public Schools (VA); Dr. Jataune Jones, Director of Professional & Organizational Development, Chesapeake Public Schools (VA); Christine Barford, Former Principal, Senior Partnerships Consultant, Modern Classrooms Project; and Robert Barnett, Former Educator, Co-Founder, Modern Classrooms Project
3 Simple Steps for Teachers to Meet Every Learner’s Needs
Presented by Leah Frederick, Fourth-Grade Teacher, Bellwood-Antis School District (PA); Toni Rose Deanon, Community Engagement, Modern Classrooms Project; and Robert Barnett, Former Educator, Co-Founder, Modern Classrooms Project
Raise Reading Skills Series: Streamlining Your Small Group Reading Instruction (Part 1)
Presented by Julie A. Taylor, Ph.D., Educator and Author