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Professional learning communities

Dr. Frey believes that a strong PLC can help a teacher develop both technical skills and deeper philosophical skills.

Bad habits of good readers

Readers need to bring the best “habits” to different genres.

What is scaffolding?

Dr. Cynthia Lundgren explains what scaffolding is and provides examples of how teachers can help newcomers access content with limited language proficiency.

The importance of social skills instruction

Brenda Smith Myles connects low employment rates for individuals with autism to a lack of social skills instruction.

Why hasn’t reading research changed what teachers teach?

There is a big gap between reading research and what is implemented in schools.

Teaching persuasive writing

Steve Graham advises teachers to be proactive when teaching persuasive writing.

Paul Rogers: Mapping out writing development

Dr. Paul M. Rogers explains why it is difficult to map out the sequence of writing development.

Robert Pianta: Emotional and instructional support

When observing teachers interacting with students, Dr. Pianta looks for evidence of emotional and instructional support.

Nancy Frey: Building background knowledge in the classroom

Dr. Frey talks about assessing background knowledge, the value of independent and shared reading, how guest speakers in the classroom can help, and offers a warning about a “core set of knowledge.”