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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Iowa Leads Nation in Teacher Leadership

Great article about Iowa's Teacher Leadership: http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/education/k-12-education/iowa-leads-nation-in-teacher-leadership-us-education-secretary-says-20150915?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Coaches Corner Newsletter

Coaches Corner
August 31, 2015
http://e-hawkinstructionalcoach.blogspot.com/
What’s New…..
I am including two short summaries about our new literacy initiatives.  This is to help you inform parents that are asking or to let them know of new things that we are doing.
95% Group:  
K,1,2
The Phonics Chip Kit helps teachers explain phonics patterns using manipulatives and sound spelling mapping.  Students will direct their attention to individual sounds in words and analyze their spelling patterns.  

3-4
Decoding multisyllabic words is an essential skill that has a direct impact on reading accuracy, fluency, and the comprehension of text.  The task of decoding or pronouncing longer words is often a challenge for many students in grades 3 and above.  The Multisyllable Phonics Routines are designed to help students solve the mystery of multisyllabic words by recognizing patterns, identifying correct vowel sounds, and applying syllable division rules.  
Lexia:  
Lexia Reading Core5 provides explicit and personalized learning.  Lexia provides students immediate corrective feedback, multiple levels of scaffolding, and explicit instruction both online and through direct instruction with the teacher.  Students will work independently to develop reading skills to build fluency and comprehension with complex text.

Dates: Misc.

Fast window: Sept. 7- Oct. 2 (If you let me know when you are testing I can come help in your room so you can focus on the student you are administering the assessment to.)
  • I have been busy screening students for 95% group.  Your data is updated daily.  We will be looking at how to create strategy groups during your PLC time.
  • If you are looking for me in the day I have a schedule on my whiteboard in my office that tells when I have meetings/appointments with teachers.  
  • I really enjoyed the first week of PLC’s with each grade level.  Each grade level is doing great things to improve student achievement.