The ELD and Title I department are using Fry words to assess student sight word knowledge. I feel strongly that we need to be on the same page so that […]

If you are in need of more information on a student’s needs, NWEA Skills Screeners and Checklists offer a fast and efficient way to gather information about what a student […]

Looking for a document that displays the Reading Literature and Reading Informational Common Core State Standards for k-5? Look no further! CCSS Reading K-5 Continuum Note that you need legal […]

As we assess the needs of our students, I’d like to share an updated document related to DRA2 testing. See the linked document below for grade level specific Quarterly Reading […]

The updated CAFE menu thoughtfully categorizes strategies in the areas of Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Vocabulary. Each area has a “start with” strategy and then further breaks them down to […]

Check out these sites for lists of wonderful books that will get your students as excited about reading during the summer as you are. Imagination Soup Read Brightly Understood

Greetings!  The article, The Words We Wield, by Lori Sabo focuses on the importance of the words we use.  Think of the power you give by a simple shift from […]

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Interesting blog post on the importance of focusing on outcomes…not activities.  Shanahan suggests steps to ensure that we focus on what students will know and be able to do at […]

Here is a resource for families regarding Michigan’s Read by Grade Three law.  There are videos, explanations and resources for helping parents to ensure that their children become successful readers. […]