by Chandra Williams | May 16, 2023 | Science of Reading
What are the Building Blocks of Literacy? Reading is an essential skill that opens the door to lifelong learning and personal growth. However, reading is more than just decoding words on a page. It involves a complex set of cognitive processes that work together to... 
by Chandra Williams | May 10, 2023 | Structured Literacy
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 have a solid understanding of Structured Literacy, it’s time to dive into the... 
by Chandra Williams | Apr 19, 2023 | Science of Reading
We are constantly searching for the most effective teaching strategies to ensure our students succeed. When it comes to literacy, systematic and explicit phonics instruction has proven to be an essential tool for teaching sound-symbol relationships, decoding, and word... 
by Chandra Williams | Dec 14, 2021 | Literacy Instruction, Parent Engagement, Students At Risk
Learning Loss During COVID-19 With the ongoing coronavirus numbers, districts, and schools there is a lot of uncertainty about whether they will have to pivot to virtual or hybrid learning for the remainder of this school year. The research is clear about the impact... 
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...
