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In this episode, Lindsay Kemeny, 2nd grade teacher, gives a deep dive into her evidence-based, small group instruction time. Her journey to the science of reading was necessary and life altering. It led her to clarity on structured, systematic approaches to teaching reading. She discusses informal and formal assessments, how she uses data to determine small groups, and center options for practicing reading and writing. Her best advice? KEEP. IT. SIMPLE!
After reading this recent blog by Tim Shanahan, we couldn’t resist asking her about sound walls and how her students use them in her classroom. She shares, “The sound wall is not the main event in my classroom… structured literacy is the main event. The sound wall is a reflection of what’s happening in the classroom.”
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Ep. 62: Effective Fluency Instruction with Tim Rasinski
Ep. 61: High Quality Curricula as Educational Infrastructure with Alex Spurrier
Ep. 60: HQIM as Equity for English Learners with ELSF Executive Director Crystal Gonzales
Ep. 59: HQIM for ALL with Educator Sarah Webb
Ep. 58: Looking for Change in Laramie
Ep. 57: Reflecting on the School Year with Grade 3 Teacher Natalie Baggett
Ep. 56: What are THE ELEMENTS needed to transform teaching and professional learning?
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Ep. 54: How can school leaders support teachers in Year 1 HQIM implementation?
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