Do you find yourself endlessly modifying texts and tasks because some students struggle to independently read what you include in your instruction? Do you know, specifically, what barriers are keeping these students from reading successfully? Let’s find out!
This series will provide you with insights, tools, resources, and knowledge to develop actionable ways to address the struggle–not just work around it. With a hybrid learning and coaching approach, you will have the opportunity to both develop routines and practices to help secondary struggling readers grow and put them into practice with “in your building” support from our coaches.
Takeaways
- “If...Then” scenarios for identifying student need(s) and what to do about them
- Padlet of important research and readings
- Toolkit of high-leverage strategies
- Young adult book recommendations (for readers who struggle)
- Systemic planning tools to create a system of support in your school for readers who struggle
"You provided me with a framework and strategies to plan all group reading (Tier 1) that is engaging through the inclusion of visuals, essential questions, and IRAS (Interactive Read Alouds.) In addition, I have tools to better identify students who are struggling and how to reach out to them through engagement strategies."
"Great takeaways on addressing engagement barriers for students from a process-oriented approach. The teacher resources and materials and the organization of the website is great."
- Strengthening Secondary Readers Institute Participants (Fall 2022)
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