The CSAS Blog
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Science of reading, MTSS, leadership, and special education insights from Dr. Chandra Williams and the CSAS team: the same thinking our partner schools get, published for everyone. Learn, grow, and take your system to the next level.
What District Literacy Leadership Looks Like
What It Really Takes to Improve Reading Outcomes Across a System There is a truth many districts eventually run into. And once they see it clearly, they cannot unsee it. It is this: District literacy improvement does not happen because a few schools get it right. It...
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7 Elements of Effective Professional Development
As educators, we constantly strive to improve our instructional practices and create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Professional development plays a crucial role in...
Professional Development: Overcoming Obstacles
As school leaders, we recognize the importance of effective professional development in improving teacher practice and driving student achievement. However, even the most...
Igniting Excellence: Effective Professional Development
In today's fast-paced, ever-evolving educational landscape, the need for effective professional development (PD) for teachers is more crucial than ever. As students are required to...
Specially Designed Instruction and Student Success
When it comes to meeting the diverse needs of students with learning disabilities, there is no tool quite as transformative as Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). Today, we delve...
Demystifying Specifically Designed Instruction (SDI)
Every student's learning needs are unique and deserve personalized attention. This is the foundation of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), an educational approach developed to meet...
Teacher Shortage, Learning Loss and Compensatory Education
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented school closures worldwide, leading to significant disruptions in students' academic journeys. While necessary, the shift to remote...
Multilingual Students Roadmap to Reading Proficiency
Enhancing reading proficiency for multilingual students requires specific strategies that support linguistic and cognitive development while addressing their unique needs. In this...
Effective Interventions for Multilingual Students
In today's globally connected classrooms, the multilingual student, one who speaks, understands, or is learning two or more languages, is a rapidly growing demographic. It's crucial...
Practical Strategies for Struggling Readers
In our previous article, we discussed the benefits of Structured Literacy for struggling readers and its evidence-based approach to teaching essential reading skills. Now that you...
The Importance of Fluency in Reading
How It Impacts Students and Why It Matters Reading is a fundamental skill that students need to acquire to be successful in their academic and personal lives. However, not all...
Reading and Language Development
The Connection Between Reading and Language Development: Strategies for Teachers to Ensure Mastery of Foundational Skills Reading is a fundamental aspect of language development, and...
Supporting Students with Dyslexia
Did you know that approximately 10% of the world's population has dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an individual's ability to read, write, and...
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