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High-quality professional
development, anytime, anywhere based on constructivist
principles of teaching. Informs educators about elements of good
teaching: knowledge of acquisition of reading and writing, instructional approaches
and assessments.
Scientifically-based reading
instruction focused on how children learn to read and write.
Draws heavily on Marie Clay’s research in classrooms and
clinics.
Ensures accountability through on-going, reliable
classroom-based assessments. Assessment driven instruction
includes tasks such as running records, phonemic awareness, letter ID,
retelling, sight word/decodable word test and more.
CD-ROMS and videos include hundreds of examples from real
classrooms. Teachers can see how balanced literacy techniques
are being implemented and get ideas on how to get their
students started.
Promotes a system of professional development that includes
course facilitators, master teachers and trainers. Is aligned
with Michigan's MLPP training.
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