Literacy Webinar Series: Connecting to Your Core
Featuring John Bennetts, National Literacy Consultant
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1085815285
Part 1: Aligning Routines for Small Groups Within Foundational Skills Instruction
As foundational reading instruction in whole-class settings becomes more consistent and evidence-based, many educators are encountering new challenges in providing aligned and effective support for students who need more support. In this first free, on-demand webinar in a three-part series, national literacy consultant John Bennetts will give us an overview of the current resources teachers are using and share a practical framework to assess and improve the alignment between whole-class and small-group reading instruction.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1088103301
Part 2: Planning Small Group Foundational Skills Instruction
Planning small-group reading that truly supports, extends, and aligns with core instruction can be challenging, especially with limited time and a range of student needs. In this second free, on-demand session in a three-part series, national literacy consultant John Bennetts will introduce a simple, flexible planning template designed to help educators align small-group instruction with what students are learning as a class.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/1092211848
Part 3: Creating Coherence Across Your Literacy Block
When whole-class, small-group, interactive centers, and independent work are well-aligned in early literacy classrooms, they reinforce one another and promote skill development. In this final free, live session in a three-part series, national literacy consultant John Bennetts will zoom out and review practical strategies to simplify planning and ensure all students receive consistent, purposeful practice across your literacy block.
Meet the Speakers
John Bennetts
National Literacy Consultant
John is a national literacy consultant specializing in literacy instruction. With extensive experience training educators and collaborating with system leaders, John supports schools and districts nationwide in implementing instructional practices and systems that support all readers, regardless of age and ability.
Nicole Nelson
National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
Nicole is a former Tennessee PreK-4 Teacher of the Year and has 15 years of experience as a teacher and literacy coach. She is a National Curriculum Consultant at Learning A-Z, supporting districts nationwide, and has shared her expertise at EdTech conferences for over 27 years.
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