"Students’ word- & text-reading fluency skills were generally the most dominant predictors of performance on most reading comprehension tests..." So, if you want good COMPREHENSION outcomes, teach word- & text-reading FLUENCY (accuracy, rate & expression)! doi.org/10.1177%2F0022…

Tip #2 for #SCCoaching 💫

ELA COS- “This is the work!” Dr. Melanie Glover

Have you seen the new section of The #ScienceofReading Defining Guide? It's all about supporting students with #linguisticdifferences. Read now ➡️ ow.ly/jSoZ50FALoq #SoRDefiningMovement #UnitedbyReadingScience The Reading League

How does explicit instruction look different across tiers? PaTTAN Literacy and Lead for Literacy Center share a powerful representation. Remember, it's about SYSTEMATIC & EXPLICIT instruction grounded in #SoR. And if you prefer to say, y'all do... I love that, too!

This. This. This. 100x This. #ReadingSummit

Just finished up with a PLU with Carol. I'm pumped to be equipped with some new ideas to incorporate tech in the classroom.

Truth from one whom I respect greatly... @MWhitaker_Ed #YourFirstYear Todd Whitaker

Relationships are key. Get to know your students. A story worth learning. #bekindEDU #leadupchat #tlap #kidsdeserveit #LeadLAP #moreedu #t2t

Just watched Episode 10 Kids Deserve It Show w/ guest RITA KUSUMO. What is ordinary to you, may be extraordinary to someone else!! Share it!!!

#aptiqchats I wish everyone knew that small notes of encouragement and appreciation go a long way in the eyes of a teacher.

"Being an educator is like being a missionary. Go out into the community and serve." Todd Nesloney #GISDiCon

A1: We always strive for excellence, and collaboration is proven to improve kids' success. Get your transparent on! #KidsDeserveIt

And a new year begins... great institute day at Tallapoosa County. x.com/TallapoosaBOE/…

What are you afraid of? Change? I am afraid of monotony which results in boredom, colorlessness, and routineness.#aptiqchats #kidsdeserveit

I will be a superhero to students who struggle fitting in with others by showing acceptance, love, and compassion. #aptiqchats

30 creative ways to use Padlet for teachers and students. BookWidgets buff.ly/2wYF6qG

School does not have to be boring. Reclaim your school. Make learning a fascination rather than an obligation. #aptiqchats

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