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Neither Good Nor Bad: All Behavior Is a Form of Communication

All behavior is a form of communication indicating thoughts and emotions and learning to self-regulate feelings begins in early childhood.

Oct 28, 2024  |  By Emily Grunt
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Helping Striving Readers in High School: Five Elements for Success

District administrator and literacy specialist Dr. Jennifer McMahon shares five vital elements for helping striving readers in high school.

Oct 18, 2024  |  By Jennifer McMahon
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How Nystrom Elementary Implements the Walk to Read Model with SIPPS

Nystrom Elementary Educators in California target foundational skills with a school-wide "Walk to Read" model using SIPPS.

Oct 10, 2024  |  By Andreia Simon
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Using Student Writing Samples to Assess Early Literacy Skills

Educator Kathy King-Dickman demonstrates how she used student writing samples to assess early childhood literacy skills, offering insights into effective writing assessment tools.

Oct 3, 2024  |  By Kathy King-Dickman
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Clearwater, Kansas Public Schools Win with SIPPS

Educators from Clearwater Public Schools in Kansas share how they use SIPPS to help struggling readers master foundational reading skills.

Oct 1, 2024  |  By Ricky Shafer
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How P.K. Yonge Engages Students Through Nonfiction Writing

Learn how P.K. Yonge fosters student curiosity and engagement through collaborative expository nonfiction writing.

Sep 26, 2024  |  By Sue Wilder
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Victor Young on Literacy, Social Development, and Collective Impact in South Carolina

Victor Young describes how educators in Charleston County, South Carolina, are transforming literacy outcomes with collective impact and community building.

Sep 24, 2024  |  By Kelly Stuart, Ed.D. & Katharine Bonasera
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Increasing Attendance in Early Childhood Learning Environments

Attendance in early childhood environments is critical to establishing foundational skills for academic success. What best practices increase attendance?

Sep 18, 2024  |  By Emily Grunt
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Gary D. Soto on Tackling California’s Literacy Challenges with Older Readers

Gary D. Soto and his consulting work address California’s literacy challenges with older readers through innovative tiered interventions and reading strategies.

Sep 17, 2024  |  By Rachel Solis
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Dyslexia Intervention Programs in Action: MISD’s Approach

Discover how Montgomery ISD uses SIPPS to enhance dyslexia support and provide effective dyslexia intervention across Texas schools.

Sep 13, 2024  |  By Jennifer Ackermann
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Expository Nonfiction in Action: How Being a Writer Is Empowering Writers at Prospect Sierra School

Learn how Prospect Sierra School implemented the Expository Nonfiction unit of Being a Writer, Third Edition, empowering students through inquiry-based nonfiction writing that fosters curiosity and autonomy.

Sep 9, 2024  |  By Stacey Abeyta
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Byron Bethards: Leading Mountain View Elementary’s Success in Corvallis

Principal Byron Bethards shares Mountain View Elementary’s inspiring transformation and focus on community in Corvallis, OR.

Sep 5, 2024  |  By Sandra Welander McCartney & Andreia Simon
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Play vs. Learning: A False Dichotomy in Early Childhood Education

Research shows that "play versus learning" is a false dichotomy. In fact, play and learning are inextricably interwoven in early childhood.

Sep 4, 2024  |  By Emily Grunt
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Implementing Being a Reader: The First Years in Forest Hills

Carolyn Helmers shares how Being A Reader™ has become part of the core curriculum at Maddux Elementary School in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Aug 27, 2024  |  By Nicole Campbell
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How SIPPS Teacher Coaching Supports Tier 3 Success in Whitewater, WI

Learn how Whitewater Unified in Wisconsin is succeeding with SIPPS as its primary Tier 3 instructional resource for literacy.

Aug 26, 2024  |  By Kari Steck & Katie Fuchs
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Why Sufficient, Deliberate Practice Is a Critical Element of Literacy Learning and Retention

Find out what the science of learning says about the role of sufficient, deliberate practice in ensuring that students retain new learning.

Aug 21, 2024  |  By Linda Diamond
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How First 5 Santa Clara County Uses SEEDS to Support Family Resource Centers

The SEEDS of Learning™ for Family Child Care professional learning framework has been in use at First 5 Santa Clara County since 2012.

Aug 19, 2024
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Quality Interactions in Early Childhood: 5 Essential Building Blocks

Quality interactions foster security and belonging and provide the root system that strengthens early cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Aug 6, 2024  |  By Emily Grunt
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Spotting Reading Difficulties: Early Indicators for Middle and High School Educators

Spot signs of reading difficulties in secondary students and identify those who may require foundational skills intervention support.

Aug 5, 2024  |  By Jennifer Evans
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The Impact of Teacher Coaching on Classroom Atmosphere

Explore how teacher coaching improved Shelley Wisdom's classroom atmosphere and student interactions through Collaborative Coach.

Jul 31, 2024  |  By Katie Fuchs
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