Leaders in Literacy
In this webinar titled Real-Life RtI, Debra McNally, Principal at Discovery Elementary School, Kentwood Public Schools and Sheryl McCarthy, Literacy Coach, Kentwood Public Schools, will discuss how Discovery Elementary School in Kentwood, Michigan has implemented a Response to Intervention framework that addresses the diverse learning needs of their students. They will share how they have managed…
Leaders in Literacy
Learn how Fort Smith turned their state dyslexia mandate into an opportunity to fundamentally restructure how reading instruction was provided across their entire district. In this webinar, Cathey Ford, Intervention/Dyslexia Coordinator for Fort Smith Public School District, will discuss how her district provided extensive professional development in sensory-cognitive reading instruction to teachers across 19…
Leaders in Literacy
In this webinar, the Honorable Robert Pasternack, former Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education, will discuss how research-validated literacy instruction can impact referrals for Special Education services. He will also address how literacy gaps are often mistaken for learning disabilities. This presentation…
Leaders in Literacy
In this webinar, hear from George Welsh, Colorado’s 2014 Superintendent of the Year. He will discuss how he and his staff transformed their approach to literacy instruction in order to close achievement gaps for their most at-risk students. Learn about School Turnaround efforts led by George Welsh: This presentation is appropriate for…
Sustaining Investments in Professional Development
Districts and schools spend extensive resources on professional development designed to improve student outcomes, but sustaining implementation is challenging. Lindamood-Bell has structured a professional development model to provide initial program knowledge, increase fidelity, and sustain implementation by utilizing job-embedded professional development. Join us for a webinar—Sustaining Investments in Professional Development where we walk…
Using Data to Drive Personalized Learning in the Classroom
Now more than ever, educators are meeting the needs of students who require an alternate learning path or support during their K12 career. In districts with a high level of learner diversity, the impact on resources can become formidable. Join us for a 30 minute webinar, Using Data to Drive Personalized Learning in the Classroom. We’ll feature…
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Learn how Lindamood-Bell’s research-validated programs are used in the classroom to help students close the literacy gap. During the webinar, we’ll discuss why some students struggle with reading and what teachers can do to identify the cause of those struggles. Lindamood-Bell® programs are endorsed by the Council of Administrators of Special Education.
Critical Features of a Successful RtI Structure
Though evidence-based approaches for intensive intervention are readily available, the numbers of students who struggle with learning, and are identified for Special Education services, continues to rise. Educators understand that Response to Intervention (RtI) is merely a framework and not a solution for giving students the help they need. Our experience working in schools throughout the…
Beyond Expectations: Language Comprehension and Thinking for State Standards-Based Curriculum
English Language Arts Standards challenge students to comprehend and think, rather than remember facts. While the standards outline clear goals by grade level, the method for teaching students how to comprehend is not clear, even for students receiving intervention. High expectations and the opportunity to practice are simply not enough for many learners. Clinical research over…
Assessments Matter: Transform RtI at Your School
Students can spend years receiving literacy services that may not change their ability to read and comprehend. In fact, students may instead continue to fall further and further behind their peers. Struggling learners are often lacking basic connections needed for reading and comprehension; and the underlying cause of their weakness may not be addressed by…
