Using Your Data for Small Group Instruction
Fall is settling in all around. Leaves are starting to change color and Starbucks has been selling pumpkin spice lattes for three months. Which means that by now, teachers everywhere…
Using the Right Data to Inform Teaching
Using the right reading assessment data to inform next teaching steps is crucial. But if pieces are missing, we won’t truly meet students’ needs.
Are Running Records Aligned with SOR?
Last week, I saw a very concerning Facebook post. It was something to the effect of “since running records aren’t aligned with the science of reading (SOR), how do I…
Uncover the Hidden Potential of Running Records [12 Tips]
A running record is a way to record what a child does when they read a portion of a text aloud. The teacher records the errors made and reading behaviors…
Tips for Engaged, Independent Readers [Part 4: Holding Kids Accountable]
If you’re familiar with Jennifer Serravallo’s hierarchy of reading goals for instruction, you know that engagement is at the very top, just below the most foundational goal of emergent reading….