by Chandra Williams | Jun 1, 2023 | Science of Reading
Enhancing reading proficiency for multilingual students requires specific strategies that support linguistic and cognitive development while addressing their unique needs. In this article, we will explore a range of proven strategies to boost reading skills, including... 
by Chandra Williams | Apr 25, 2023 | Science of Reading
Enhancing Reading Skills through MTSS and RTI Frameworks Reaching every student in your classroom, especially concerning reading skills, is crucial for their success. With diverse student populations and a wide range of reading abilities, it’s crucial to have... 
by Chandra Williams | Oct 22, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Teacher Professional Development
Of all the factors contributing to our schools’ equity gap, it may not surprise you to learn, the teacher shortage is one of the most important and alarming. A 2016 Learning Policy Institute report estimated the teacher shortage would quadruple between the five years... 
by Chandra Williams | Mar 3, 2019 | Equity and Excellence, Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk, Teacher Professional Development
Recently, I attended a teacher PD during which a school director asked teachers to think about their dream project. The leader used the term “Moonshot” to describe this sort of project, showed an inspirational video about dreaming big, and then teachers were given... 
by Chandra Williams | Jun 15, 2018 | Instructional Strategies, School Improvement, Students At Risk
Although schools have implemented Response to Intervention (RTI) for years, stakeholders may continue to have varying levels of understanding and RTI experiences. While serving as an educator, several high-frequency questions about RTI are repeatedly asked over time...
