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The Value of Story Play
Recently we were talking with some kindergarten teachers about how we could include opportunities for talk and verbal response to reading. Our data showed that their students needed more opportunity...
The Staircase Reading Response: Demonstration Small Group
In the second of a two-part video series, Clare Landrigan leads a demonstration small group with fourth graders who have an intriguing way of responding to reading.
The Staircase Reading Response: Planning Session
In this first video in a two-part series, Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan meet with fourth-grade teachers to assess student reading responses and plan a demonstration small group that Clare...
Pictures First
In this demonstration lesson, Clare Landrigan instructs a group of kindergartners who are stuck on the strategy of only "sounding it out" to decipher text.
Coaching Minute: Punctuality
Heather Rader explains why starting professional development meetings on time is crucial in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. I’ve noticed that...
Coaching Minute: Ending the Day
Heather Rader shares a quick video tip about the importance of closing rituals at the end of the coaching day. A transcript is available below the player. Writers know...
Coaching Minute: Birthday Tip
Heather Rader has a quick video tip for organizing low-stress birthday celebrations for colleagues. A transcript is available below the player. Most people like to be remembered...
Coaching Minute: Reading Habits
Heather Rader explains why professional reading needs to be a priority for literacy coaches in this quick video. A transcript is available below the player. Do...
Coaching Minute: Waiting to Respond
Heather Rader explains the WAIT strategy for responding to challenging email in this quick video tip. Email can be both a connector and a disconnector. Some colleagues...
Demonstration Lesson: Reading Response in Notebooks
Tammy Mulligan leads a demonstration small group with fourth graders on writing responses to reading. The session includes a prebrief and debrief with the fourth-grade teaching team.
Coaching Minute: Professional Development
Deb Gaby talks about the importance of professional development mirroring best practices in this quick video.
Coaching Minute: Set Your Alarm
Heather Rader has a tip for ensuring you stay on schedule and "in the moment" during your meetings in this brief video tip. A transcript is available below the player....
Demonstration Lesson: Learning from Series Books
Tammy Mulligan leads a demonstration lesson with a group of fourth graders who are reading series books. The lesson includes a prebrief and debrief with their teacher.
Coaching Minute: Listen and Be Brave
Deb Gaby has wise advice about the coach's role with teachers in this brief video.
Coaching Minute: Lunch Tip
Trying to build relationships with teachers? Heather Rader suggests informal lunches in this quick video tip. Whether you are a building-based or district-based coach, try to schedule a common...
Coaching Conference Early in the Year
Melanie Quinn talks with Neisha about plans for writing workshop at the start of the year, and how Melanie can help.
Demonstration Small Group: Retelling Strategies in First Grade
In this demonstration lesson, Clare Landrigan works with a group of first graders who need help developing retelling skills. The video includes a prebrief and debrief with the classroom teacher...
Coaching Minute: Notes
Heather Rader explains how she uses the "notes" section in organizers to build rapport with teachers in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. Systems...
Coaching Minute: A Conduit for Resources
Heather Rader explains why professional reading needs to be a priority for literacy coaches in this quick video. A transcript is available below the player. As you...
First-Grade Nonfiction Retelling Small-Group Demonstration Lesson
Clare Landrigan leads a nonfiction retelling small-group demonstration lesson. The video includes a prebrief and debrief with the teacher.
Coaching Minute: Personal Story Barometer
Are you sharing too many anecdotes in your coaching? In this quick video tip, Heather Rader explains the "personal story barometer" she uses to gauge whether a story should be...
