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Who Says I Can't?: A Four-Year Plan to Erase the Reading Gap and Achieve Proficiency by Fourth Grade
Direct linkGwendolyn Battle Lavert; James A. Bellanca – Solution Tree, 2025
Eliminating the reading achievement gap is essential for long-term school success. In "Who Says I Can't?," the authors explain how to close the third-grade reading gap for marginalized students. They supply educators with research, strategies, structure, and support necessary to revise current practices so that all children, regardless…
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Achievement Gap, Reading Skills, Elementary School Students
Mary Louise Hemmeter; Michaelene M. Ostrosky; Lise K. Fox – Brookes Publishing Company, 2021
For more than a decade, the widely used "Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children" has been helping early educators use research-based practices to boost social-emotional development. Now there's a practical guide that makes it easier than ever to implement this highly effective framework in…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, Social Emotional Learning, Emotional Development
Peer reviewed
Download full textWhat Works Clearinghouse, 2022
Based on recent research and in collaboration with expert panelists, the What Works Clearinghouse™ (WWC) has provided practical recommendations for preschool educators to use to help prepare young children benefit from learning opportunities they will encounter in school. The "Preparing Young Children for School Practice Guide" details…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Burchinal, Margaret R.; Krowka, Sarah; Newman-Gonchar, Rebecca; Jayanthi, Madhavi; Gersten, Russell; Wavell, Samantha; Lyskawa, Julia; Haymond, Kelly; Bierman, Karen; Gonzalez, Jorge E.; McClelland, Megan M.; Nelson, Kimberly; Pentimonti, Jill; Purpura, David J.; Sachs, Jason; Sarama, Julie; Schlesinger-Devlin, Elizabeth; Washington, Julie; Rosen, Emily – What Works Clearinghouse, 2022
By learning social-emotional, executive function, mathematics, and literacy skills in preschool, children are likely to be better prepared for the higher expectations and more formal curriculum in elementary school. Ensuring that all children are well prepared for elementary school is a priority for parents, caregivers, guardians, and policy…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Evidence Based Practice
Elke Schneider; Andrea Kulmhofer – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2025
Explicit prefix-root-suffix (PRS) vocabulary instruction presents a crucial foundation for more equitable academic success given today's wide ranges of learner needs in early childhood education settings. This article raises awareness of the benefits of explicit PRS vocabulary instruction from early grades on by sharing a selected number of…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Early Childhood Education, Vocabulary, Instruction
Alicia A. Stewart; Elizabeth Swanson – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2024
Although many students struggle to comprehend text, some populations of students are particularly impacted. Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for example, perform lower on working memory measures, which can make reading comprehension even more difficult (Gropper & Tannock, 2009). Inattention, specifically, appears…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention, Students with Disabilities, Reading Instruction
Elizabeth A. Stevens; Megan H. Mowbray – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2024
Typically, vocabulary instruction is associated as part of reading instruction. However, vocabulary instruction is also a necessary component of mathematics instruction. In fact, state and national standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards) require elementary students to communicate about mathematics to provide clear explanations, construct…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Elementary School Students, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Word Study with Multilingual Learners: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction, Second Edition
Helman, Lori; Bear, Donald R.; Templeton, Shane; Invernizzi, Marcia; Johnston, Francine R. – Pearson, 2023
"Word Study with Multilingual Learners: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction" is the most complete resource available for teachers to use as you facilitate research-based word study in classrooms with students from varying language backgrounds. Empower your students to grasp this new language at the word level, building skills…
Descriptors: Word Study Skills, English Language Learners, Phonics, Spelling
Nevills, Pamela – Corwin, 2023
In this update of a bestselling classic, you will learn how to develop children's capacity and will to read. Each sequential chapter is practical, eye-opening, and exactly what you need to engage young learners, plan lessons, partner with parents, and align your PreK-3 classrooms to the science of learning and the science of reading. Gain the…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Young Children, Elementary Education
Sonia Q. Cabell; Tricia A. Zucker – Reading Teacher, 2024
Engaging in frequent, meaningful conversation during the early years of schooling is foundational for children's literacy development. Specifically, developing oral language through daily conversations is essential for language comprehension, and eventually, reading comprehension. In this article, we discuss how teachers can use the…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Language Skills, Oral Language, Preschool Education
Council of the Great City Schools, 2023
English learners (ELs) are one of America's fastest-growing student groups, and their numbers are most concentrated in the country's Great Cities. In addition, the academic needs of these school children are complex and varied, especially as they are developing knowledge of multiple language systems. This document is continued evidence of how…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Reading Skills, Skill Development, Reading Instruction
Masters, Allyson Strmiska; Scott, Molly E.; Wright, Charlotte A.; Spiewak Toub, Tamara; Dickinson, David K.; Golinkoff, Roberta Michnick; Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy – Reading Teacher, 2023
Shared book reading is a common and effective way to support vocabulary knowledge. However, it is not the only pedagogy for supporting this learning goal. We propose a "toolbox" of activities that teachers can use to foster vocabulary acquisition in young children. We first discuss the science behind why these activities are effective…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Play, Vocabulary Development, Young Children
Sharon Vaughn; Alison Boardman; Janette K. Klingner – Guilford Press, 2024
Now in a revised and expanded third edition, this important resource helps teachers understand how good readers comprehend text and how best to support students who are struggling. It presents effective instructional methods for learners at all grade levels, including those with reading disabilities. Every chapter translates state-of-the-art…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Reading Comprehension, Student Evaluation, Vocabulary Development
Hung Tan Ha; Duyen Thi Bich Nguyen; Stuart McLean; Joshua Matthews – Reading in a Foreign Language, 2025
Ensuring classroom reading materials align with learners' lexical knowledge is crucial, often requiring teachers to infer vocabulary knowledge from vocabulary test performance. However, the best approach to match learners with lexically appropriate texts based on vocabulary test scores remains unclear. This study compared two methods:…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Region 17 Comprehensive Center, 2023
Designed to help instructional leaders deliver effective training to teachers, this guide provides one of four evidence-based recommendations for supporting literacy among English learner students in grades 4-8. It includes practical application ideas and examples, as well as resources for immediate implementation. This guide is based on…
Descriptors: Guides, Evidence Based Practice, English Language Learners, Elementary School Students
