Specific goals of this handbook are to help educators do the following: Define and explain Action Research. Demonstrate an understanding of how to use the recursive nature of Action …
Accuracy is the essential foundation of reading fluency. To be considered a fluent reader, reading must be accurate, first and foremost. The ultimate purpose of reading is always to com …
Writing to Read: Evidence for How Writing Can Improve Reading
Oct 21, 2013 · Washington, DC: Alliance for Excellent Education. “The evidence is clear: writing can be a vehicle for improving reading” (p. 6). Ten years ago The National Commission on …
6 phases of phoneme-level instruction than children who receive phoneme-level instruction alone. Put simply, phoneme-level awareness is not only achievable for 4- and 5-year-olds without
Membership - International Literacy Association
Membership. you're in the right place. At ILA, we offer our members the latest in literacy research from leaders in the field and ideas, strategies, and resources needed for student success. …
Standards 2017 | International Literacy Association
ILA's Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals, 2017 Edition sets forth the criteria for developing and evaluating preparation programs for literacy professionals. Developed by …
For young children, reading and writing is literally a mixed medium, chock-full of different symbolic activities like singing, dancing, talking, and playing, and this has important ramifica-tions for …
In reading aloud, an effective teacher serves as an orchestra conductor, coordinating conversation among students, foster-ing aesthetic and efferent text responses, pushing …
Identifying Your Students' Strengths and Needs
Apr 28, 2021 · The only way we can equip our students for success is to meet them where they are, and the only way to do that is to get to know their needs and strengths. Knowing our …
The Four Principles of Middle School ELA Engagement
Aug 14, 2018 · Engagement principle no. 1: Empower students to become critical thinkers. To be fully engaged, middle school students need to know that the work they’re doing will matter, be …