by Chandra Williams | Dec 27, 2022 | Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, Students At Risk
Reading is a fundamental skill that is essential for success in school and in life. Unfortunately, not all students learn to read with the same ease or at the same rate. Some students struggle with reading and may require extra support and instruction to become...
by Chandra Williams | Sep 20, 2022 | Instructional Strategies, School Leaders, Special Education, Students At Risk
We have all been through some challenging times in education. Hopefully, this school year will be uneventful, and we can slowly but surely get back to normalcy. One of the things parents have shared is how much they learned about their child’s education...
by Chandra Williams | Feb 22, 2022 | Culturally Responsive Teaching, ELL and ESL, Equity and Inclusion, Student Engagement
Students whose native language is something other than English are sometimes called English as a Second Language (ESL) students or English Language Learners (ELLs). If this is your first year working with one or more ESL students, you may feel overwhelmed trying to...
by Chandra Williams | Jan 25, 2022 | Dyslexia, Literacy Instruction, Special Education
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented challenges for children and families, particularly those who suffer from learning disabilities. One group, in particular, children with dyslexia, has struggled with the changes to schooling and the learning loss that...
by Chandra Williams | Jun 22, 2020 | Blended Learning and Virtual Learning, ELL and ESL, Instructional Strategies, Literacy Instruction, Parent Engagement, School Leaders, Special Education, Teacher Professional Development
Although many schools are able to host some sort of digital learning sessions for students during COVID-19 related school closures, parents are increasingly taking on the role of teachers as they guide their children through remote learning. Unfortunately, parents...
