Intellectual Preparation for Effective Foundational Skills

K-2 Literacy Content Leader

Module 1: Launching Our Work

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What is possible when cognitive science, evidence-based practices, high quality curriculum and effective teachers align? (31:32)
The Science of Reading in Theory and Practice (33:28)
Experiencing a Foundations of Reading Lesson (30:44)
Experiencing a Comprehension Lesson (34:36)
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness (34:20)
Assessing and Building Phonemic Awareness (34:29)

Module 2: Cognitive Foundations of Reading

Alphabetic Principle and Print Concepts (38:02)
Phonics (31:31)
Explicit Instruction in Encoding and Decoding Words (30:47)
Supporting Automatic Word Recognition (34:21)
Connected Text and Routines for Using Decodable Readers (32:30)
Assessing and Improving Fluency (27:52)

Module 3: Teaching Foundational Skills to Build Readers

Advanced Phonics Part 1 (18:16)
Advanced Phonics Part 2 (33:20)
Giving Corrective Feedback During Practice (31:52)
Understanding Profiles of our Students: Screeners, Diagnostics, and Progress Monitoring (35:40)
Weekly Assessment Routines and Differentiating Core Instruction (36:24)
Weaving the Word Recognition Rope (8:34)

Module 4: Cycle of Inquiry/Foundational Skills- Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

Analyzing Data for Taking Action (29:29)
Addressing Reading Difficulties (48:18)
Supporting Linguistically Diverse Students and English Language Learners (36:57)
Developing Instructional Plans for Intervention and Extension Opportunities (26:02)
Progress Monitoring (18:09)
Collaboration with Special Educators, Interventionists, and Families (18:53)

Module 5 Building Our Knowledge to Teach Language and Reading Comprehension

Using Text Sets for Mirrors and Windows - Read Alouds and Shared Reading for Knowledge and Language Building (48:46)
Routines for Vocabulary Instruction (43:57)
Building Oral Language: Facilitating Text-Based Discourse and Collaborative Discussion (20:42)
Teaching Comprehension Strategies to Support Understanding (27:34)
Teaching Text Structure to Support Understanding (29:17)
Building Writers: Using Text Based Tasks to Express Ideas and Learn Conventions and Grammar (27:22)

Module 6: Cycle of Inquiry II Comprehension - Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners

Understanding Sources of Comprehension Difficulty (33:16)
Using Rubrics to Analyze Student Discourse and Writing (15:54)
Supporting Linguistically Diverse Students and English Language Learners (18:36)
Scaffolding and Sequencing Questions for Comprehension (19:26)
Reflecting on our Learning (6:56)
Action Planning for Change (18:51)

Curriculum Facilitation Module 1: Skillful Use of High-Quality Materials to Teach Foundational Skills Instruction

Structures of High-Quality Curriculum: Supporting Decoding and Language Comprehension (19:08)
Analyzing a Model Foundational Skills Lesson: From Annotation to Student Work (10:31)
Teaching Phonological Awareness and Phonics: Key Instructional Routines in your Curriculum (11:24)
Teaching Fluency with Decodable Text: Key Instructional Routines in your Curriculum (13:12)
Using Curriculum-Embedded Assessments to Guide Instruction and Meet Individual Needs (11:35)
Intellectual Preparation for Effective Foundational Skills Instruction: Using Planning Protocols (16:05)

Curriculum Facilitation Module 2: Skillful Use of High-Quality Materials to Teach Language and Reading Comprehension

Components of Language and Reading Comprehension in your High-Quality Curriculum (13:23)
Unpacking Culminating Tasks and Tracing the Knowledge, Skill, and Vocabulary Building in a Unit (13:52)
Preparing to Teach A Read-Aloud or Shared Reading Lesson with Text-Dependent Questions (13:54)
Promoting Collaborative Discourse (10:56)
Preparing to Teach a Writing Lesson (11:31)
Analyzing Student Work and Using Assessment in your Comprehension Curriculum (10:35)

Curriculum Facilitation Module 3: Leading Change Through Common Planning

Setting the Stage for Cycles of Development Using Common Planning Time (17:34)
Analyzing the Context - Diagnosing Curriculum Use and Professional Learning in your School and/or District (17:12)
Preparing to Lead Unit Unpacking (7:40)
Preparing to Lead Lesson Annotation and Rehearsal (9:10)
Preparing to Lead Student Work and Assessment Analysis (13:01)
Action Planning for Impact (12:02)

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