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Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Kara Wolcott, Experienced Educator, Head of Classroom Impact and Product Strategy, Simple Solutions Learning; Chris Arvanitis, Director of Growth and Success, Simple Solutions Learning; and Lisa Sibert, Experienced Educator, Senior Consultant, Simple Solutions Learning
Sponsored by Simple Solutions Learning
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Too often, students forget what they have learned just weeks after instruction, leaving teachers stuck in a cycle of reteaching and intervention. What if you could break that cycle by strengthening retention within your core instruction?
In this edWebinar, we will explore how spiral review, grounded in the learning science principles of spacing, interleaving, and retrieval practice, helps students revisit and retain key concepts over time. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these three components work individually and how they work together to build lasting mastery. We will bring these ideas to life with practical, classroom-ready examples, including how spiral review can be implemented in warm-ups, exit tickets, WIN time, homework, and more. These strategies are designed to fit into existing instructional time without adding more to teachers’ plates.
Learning Objectives:
- Define spiral review and its three core components: spacing, interleaving, and retrieval
- Understand how these strategies work together to strengthen retention and reduce forgetting
- Identify simple, sustainable ways to embed spiral review into daily instruction
- Explore how schools and districts can support consistent implementation at scale
Key Takeaways:
- Reduce the need for reteaching and Tier 2 intervention
- Strengthen Tier 1 instruction and improve long-term student outcomes
- Gain actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately
Whether you are a K-8 classroom teacher, instructional coach, or district leader, this edWebinar will help you rethink how learning sticks and how to close gaps before they grow.
About the Presenters
Kara Wolcott is the Head of Classroom Impact and Product Strategy at Simple Solutions, bringing over a decade of experience in education. She began her career teaching middle school math in Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools and West Bloomfield School District, where she built a strong foundation in supporting diverse learners and implementing effective instructional practices. Kara later transitioned into a leadership role at Simple Solutions, where she works closely with educators and district leaders to support implementation and inform product strategy. She focuses on helping schools strengthen Tier 1 instruction through practical, research-based approaches that align with classroom realities. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in Middle Childhood Education from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®.
Chris Arvanitis serves as Director of Growth and Success at Simple Solutions Learning, where he partners with school and district leaders to support student retention, teacher-friendly implementation, and long-term program success. Chris has spent much of his career in K–12 education, supporting schools and districts through work with classroom learning platforms, district instructional programs, tutoring support, and standards-based practice materials. That experience has given him a clear view of what educators face every day. In his current role, Chris partners with administrators and teachers across the country to strengthen implementation, understand school needs, and keep the focus on student outcomes.
Lisa Sibert is a former elementary school principal from London, Kentucky, and currently serves as a Senior Consultant with Simple Solutions. During her tenure at Bush Elementary, the school earned recognition as both a National Blue Ribbon School and the Title I School of the Year in Kentucky. Under her leadership, Bush Elementary consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, reflecting her strong commitment to student achievement and instructional excellence. Lisa brings firsthand experience implementing spiral review to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and improve student outcomes. She now works with schools and districts to support practical, sustainable implementation. She also serves as the Director of Student Teaching at the University of the Cumberlands, where she mentors aspiring educators and continues her commitment to advancing effective instructional practices.
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Simple Solutions is a leading provider of research-based instructional materials designed to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and improve long-term student outcomes. Built on proven learning science principles, including spiral review, spacing, interleaving, and retrieval practice, Simple Solutions helps students retain and apply what they learn over time.
For more than two decades, schools across the country have used Simple Solutions to close learning gaps, increase student mastery, and reduce the need for reteaching and intervention. Our print-first resources integrate seamlessly into daily instruction, supporting teachers with consistent, manageable routines that reinforce key concepts without adding instructional time.
By combining practical classroom application with evidence-based strategies, including ESSA-supported research, Simple Solutions empowers educators to build student confidence, strengthen academic performance, and create lasting learning.
