Scaffolding for Reading Independence: Tips from the Authors of Small Groups for Big Readers
Scaffolding for independence empowers students by building on previous knowledge, gradually shifting responsibility from educator to student.
In a recent webinar, Collaborative Classroom’s Dr. Gina Fugnitto spoke with Dr. Taylar Wenzel and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, authors of the book Small Groups for Big Readers. This blog summarizes their top tips from the webinar about effective scaffolding for reading independence. #scaffolding
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Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!
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Collaborative Classroom Public Television Highlight
Collaborative Classroom is featured in this nationally aired segment of the public television show, “Empowered: Hosted by Meg Ryan.”.
Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading
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We are honored to be recognized in @krfoundation.org's latest Turning Points newsletter, alongside educational partners working toward more equitable outcomes for Oakland's children. As always, we are incredibly grateful to KRF for their ongoing support.
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CC PAL - Individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills.
Have you taken a look at CC PAL? We're super excited to offer this first-of-its-kind student-facing app to provide individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills. #Reading #Teaching #Literacy #CollabClassroom
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We're looking forward to hosting @chalkbeat.org author Alicia Simba in a discussion on engaging young learners through joyful play & setting them up for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK
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Incredibly important read, thank you!
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Description of Collaborative Classroom's upcoming webinar titled, "Aligning Literacy Efforts from Pre-K to Kindergarten: Engaging Early Educators in the Conversation". April 10 | 1:00PM PT | 4PM ET accompanied by photos of Emily Grunt and Alicia Simba
Time to mark the calendar!
Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with K–2?
Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...
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Powerful words from Executive Director Kareem Weaver to ground our work heading into the new year: “[Literacy] is the gateway to society, its institutions, and the basic opportunities that we want for all kids.”
#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.
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"I have attended conferences hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and training by SEEDS of Learning facilitators that have provided me with strategies, activities, and lessons aligned with the science of reading to help my youngest students become successful."
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy
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The Kenneth Rainin Foundation enhances quality of life by championing the arts, promoting early childhood literacy, and supporting research to cure chronic disease.
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Working with National Writing Project teachers and students to create Writing Partners writingpartners.net a social annotation platform that supports AI-guided writing, reading, and discussion. I'll be posting here about what we are learning together.
The Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC) is a statewide group focused on student-centered advocacy to improve access to educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
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Our mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction in Tennessee.
Every educator prepared to implement evidence-based practices to meet the diverse profiles of all students with the goal of becoming skilled, lifelong readers.
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We envision a future where every person is an accomplished writer and engaged learner.
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The Coalition was formed in 2019 to build the necessary capacity to demand that the state of Minnesota effectively educate all students by providing a more holistic and accurate curriculum.
