by Chandra Williams | Jan 3, 2023 | Dyslexia, Instructional Strategies, Learning Loss, Struggling Readers
As a teacher, you play a critical role in the academic and personal success of your students. One of the most important areas of focus for any teacher is reading instruction. The ability to read proficiently is essential for success in school and in life, and...
by Chandra Williams | Feb 8, 2022 | Equity and Inclusion, RTI, School Leaders, Students At Risk
“Intervention” is a popular buzzword in education, but you may have heard it so many times that you’ve forgotten its true meaning and intent. Response to Intervention, also known as RTI, offers an equitable approach toward education for all students, including those...
by Chandra Williams | Nov 5, 2019 | Enrichment, Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, Literacy Instruction, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
The importance of literacy across all school subjects is obvious: If students struggle to read textbooks, novels, worksheets, classroom assignments, and instructional materials, they can find themselves at a huge disadvantage in any classroom. As you teach students...
by Chandra Williams | Dec 4, 2017 | Literacy Instruction, Students At Risk
Let’s face it, not everyone is a born reader. Students fall behind for various reasons, failures happen and we can’t always prevent them. However, if we consider two perspectives, from both Parents and Teachers, we can learn how to minimize reading...
