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Webinar: Small Groups That Work — The Science Behind the Results Small-group literacy instruction is often surrounded by debate—what to avoid, what to change, and how to fix long-standing routines. But one question is rarely addressed: What does the research actual...

Join Summit K12’s @ameliadgvl.bsky.social for a webinar on designing small-group instruction that strengthens grade-level learning and accelerates student progress.

💻 Small Groups That Work: The Science Behind the Results
📅 January 14, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
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Join Summit K12’s Chief Academic Officer, Amelia Larson, and Lucy Estrada-Guzman at ALAS 2025: Unifying for Literacy: A District's Journey to Multilingual Learner Success We’ll explore how district leaders can bridge the divide between research and classroom reality—aligning curriculum adoption criteria with what educators actually need to support multilingual learners. With lessons from Vancouver’s review process—where code-based reading approaches can either limit or unleash early literacy growth. This isn’t just about literacy. It’s about who gets to be fully seen in our classrooms. Friday, October 17 | 1:15 PM | Salon 8

Join Summit K12’s Chief Academic Officer, Amelia Larson, and Lucy Estrada-Guzman at ALAS Summit 2025:

Unifying for Literacy: A District's Journey to Multilingual Learner Success

📆Friday, October 17 | 🕐1:15 PM | 📍Salon 8
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Check out these 5 real-world student motivation classroom examples: 1. Giving students a choice 2. Lunch bunch with the teacher 3. Learning choice rewards 4. Classroom economy 5. Reading stories regularly Check out our Summit K12 blog for more

Are you looking to boost learner engagement? Check out these real-world student motivation classroom examples that you can implement today. ⬇️

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Check out 10 Ways to Help Newcomers Feel Welcome in Class

Stepping into a new classroom can be an interesting experience for any student. Newcomers may have a unique set of extraordinary backgrounds + skills that they bring to their new environment.

Check out our resource below to help welcome newcomers to class. ⤵️
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7 Strategies and Motivational Techniques for Students to Boost Learning Learn more about how to use strategies and techniques to motivate your students year-round.

School’s in session! 🧑‍🏫Check out these strategies and motivational techniques for students to meet every learner where they are. ⬇️

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Building Systems of Opportunity in Language Acquisition: The Three Necessary Shifts - Summit K12

Learn more from Summit K12 , Chief Academic Officer, @ameliadgvl.bsky.social on the importance of supporting Multilingual Learners with language development, oracy, and knowledge-building in literacy instruction.

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What does it mean to build a #UniversalPreK workforce that is ready for #MultilingualLearners? Our new report provides key insights from practitioners & advocates dedicated to creating an early education system that works for all.

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From Teaching to Edtech | Working at Summit K12 Learn more from Summit K12 Team Member, Dan Mahoney, who went from teaching to edtech, and is now making an impact helping schools and districts every day.

Every career path is a journey. At Summit K12, we welcome career paths of all types, including teachers transitioning from the K-12 education space.

Learn more about how Dan Mahoney went from teaching to edtech below. ⬇️

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How Summit K12's Connect to Literacy™ Boosted MAP Reading Growth by 26% Learn how Summit K12 Connect to Literacy™ Boosted Map Reading Growth by 26%.

🔖 “Finding a research-based, results-driven, and cost-effective solution for Multilingual Learners isn’t just important, it’s urgent,” - @ameliadgvl.bsky.social

Learn more about how Summit K12 Connect to Literacy ™ boosted MAP reading growth by 26%. ⬇️

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Teachers: What's your favorite way to decorate your classroom? Let us know in the comments!

Teachers: We want to hear from you 🎉
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Leading Through Uncertainty | Luis R. Valentino, Ed.D. Explore the realities of district leadership, reflect on what is effective, and collectively strengthen approaches to successfully leading in challenging times.

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, superintendents face increasingly complex challenges that require a comprehensive strategy to lead with purpose and manage with practical wisdom. Learn more from @edchatter.bsky.social #K12Education #FederalFunding #EdtechChat #SummitK12

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The AI Advantage: Design with Purpose for MLLs | Summit K12 Do it right. Do it responsibly. Do it for long-term impact. Guidelines for Responsible and Purposeful Integration.

Learn more from Summit K12 Chief Academic Officer, @ameliadgvl.bsky.social, on how AI can accelerate English Language Proficiency growth through personalized real-time support and feedback.

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NABE ORGANIZED and made calls to elected officials! We did it!

Our English Leaner sts will receive Title III funds for FY25 @NABEorg

We celebrate today and will keep ORGANIZING for the FY26 budget.

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These 3 Back-to-School resources can help foster a supportive environment for Multilingual Learners to build confidence and skills from the first day of school. 3 Back-to-School Essentials for your Multilingual Learners 1. Visual Aids 2. Bilingual Dictionaries and Translation tools 3. Manipulatives and hands-on learning materials www.summitK12.com

These Back-to-School resources can help foster a supportive environment for Multilingual Learners to build confidence and skills from the first day of school.
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Best Academy: Confidence, Growth 54 sec video

We love hearing stories like this.

“Whatever the ELD department is doing, it's working. The students are really demonstrating growth and confidence. “
- Natalie Maldonado, EL Director, Best Academy 

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Why Protecting Instructional Time for “Book Language” Matters - Summit K12 [vc_row][vc_column width=

“Book language” refers to the distinct linguistic characteristics of written text—especially children’s literature—that set it apart from conversational speech.

Learn more from our Chief Academic Officer, @ameliadgvl.bsky.social here.
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Fun Summer Activities for Multilingual Learners If you're looking for fun summer activities for your English language learning or multilingual student, please see this list of valuable resources!

Are you looking for summer activities?
Start an English language book club where learners can discover new books over the Summer. This activity encourages reading comprehension, grows vocabulary, and supports critical thinking skills.  #EdTech #EduSky #K12Education #EdTechChat hubs.li/Q03v29Qn0

Creating Opportunities for Multilingual Learners - Summit K12 Challenge simplistic views of reading in favor of more complex ecologies that consider the relations between languages, cognition, and literacy skills.

Reading is an active process involving knowledge, emotions and constant learning. In fact, shared book reading promotes student growth, regardless of background or language level. Summit K12 Chief Academic Officer @ameliadgvl.bsky.social explains more here. hubs.li/Q03sGNSs0