The science of reading has “come alive” at Lucama Elementary, in North Carolina’s Wilson County Schools, after the principal and her team of Multi-Classroom Leaders led the use of multiple curricula and data-driven small-group instruction and interventions—resulting in strong student learning growth.
Videos: Instructional Excellence
Incorporate student-centered teaching models
Jul 16, 2020
Master Reach Teacher Jimmel Williams leads his class in a geometry routine to help students learn the math by “speaking the math.”
Proactively, positively engage with students
Jul 16, 2020
Classroom meetings help to form bonds with your students and build a community of learners, say Katie McAuliffe, a fourth-grade teacher, and her multi-classroom leader, Sean Carberry.
Involve students in setting their own goals
Jul 16, 2020
Students need to know where they are educationally and where they want to be so they understand what steps to take to reach their goals, as Candace Butler demonstrates.
Incorporate digital instruction wisely
Jul 16, 2020
When using technology in the classroom, have a goal and objective in mind, Multi-Classroom Leader Amber Hines says.
Create a Welcoming Classroom Environment
Feb 19, 2020
Set up your classroom to make it a place that fosters trust and joy, says Multi-Classroom Leader Fred Hoffmann.
Celebrate Student Success
Feb 19, 2020
Multi-Classroom Leader Fred Hoffmann describes how his school recognizes student achievements.
Personalize Lessons to Strengthen Relationships and Learning
May 19, 2019
By personalizing lessons and developing strong relationships with families, teachers gain students’ trust that can lead to academic growth, Multi-Classroom Leader Sydney Mboob says.
Track and Compare Multiple Data Points
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith carefully tracks and analyzes results from all interim assessments with her team to push all students to mastery.
Use Frequent, Aligned Assessments to Adjust Instruction
Aug 5, 2018
Multi-classroom leader Jacqueline Smith explains her team’s actions to assess students continually to ensure they meet their goals.
Use Data for Reteaching
Oct 31, 2017
“Data is everything,” to know what students need to fully grasp a concept, Multi-Classroom Leader Stephanie Roper says.
Use Data to See Where to Increase Rigor
Oct 31, 2017
Look at daily data points, such as from exit tickets or independent work, to make quick adjustments to increase rigor, Multi-Classroom Leader Kristin Cubbage says.