Data-Driven Reading Instruction at the Elementary Level

by peerdrivenpro | May 28, 2021

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Take this Course 45 minutes (0.75 hours)

Armed with a reading endorsement and a passion for data, second-grade teacher Ashley Lee shares her step-by-step process for targeted elementary reading instruction. Gain insight into Lee’s logic and method behind using data to drive elementary reading instruction while learning more about how to customize instruction for whole classes, strategic groups, and individual students at the elementary level.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion reflecting a total course time of 45 minutes (0.75 hours) and course completion on a provided transcript.

Course Content

Introduction

Intentional Reading Instruction 1:54

Lee shares how her perspective on reading instruction has changed since getting her reading endorsement and becoming more intentional about using data.

Overview of the Role of Data in Reading Instruction 4:27

Before digging into the details, listen to this overview of Lee’s data-driven reading process.

Whole Group vs Small Group Instruction

Whole Group vs Small Group Instruction 2:06

Both types of reading instruction are critical, but the approaches differ significantly. Learn the differences as Lee provides an overview of how varying audiences and skill levels should shape your approach

Skills Addressed in Whole Group Instruction 3:55

Explore the specifics of whole group instruction with Lee’s multiple examples and targeted suggestions on finding supplemental material.

Classroom Libraries 3:16

Get tips on how to level the books in your classroom library and how to recommend books to parents.

Small Group Instruction

The Big Five 1:18

Deepen your understanding as Lee defines phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension ... otherwise known as "The Big Five."

The Universal Screener 1:20 Sample Lesson

Realize the goal of the universal screener as Lee recommends ideal screening frequency and offers insight into analyzing the results.

The Big Five Screener 4:33

Identifying the skill deficiency is critical. Lee’s practical examples detail how to do it and how to take the next steps toward targeted reading instruction.

Interventions

Overview of Interventions 2:07

Enter step three in the process as Lee illustrates finding an intervention to meet the student's skill need with real-life scenarios.

Example of Phonemic Awareness 2:18

Learn how to find the lowest foundational skill, specifically with phonemic awareness.

Matching an Intervention to a Student’s Need 2:16 Sample Lesson

Uncover Lee’s tips on ideal timing for interventions, grouping strategies, and what to do if students are not making progress.

Dosing of Interventions 6:13

Interventions need time to have an impact. Listen in as Mike Alpert and Ashley Lee discuss the connection between interventions and progress monitoring, as well as three possible student responses and what to do in each situation.

Additional Steps

Grouping Logistics and Strategies 5:16

Coordinating small group instruction can be tricky. Lee’s step-by-step process explains how to utilize resources to manage all of your student groups.

If a Student Still Isn’t Making Progress 2:01

Lee offers practical suggestions on what do you do if you've worked through all the steps and a student still isn't moving forward.

Tracking Your Data 3:27

Discover Lee’s process on how to manage all the data once you’ve amassed it all, including how she shuttles student data from grade to grade.

Data-Driven Reading Instruction at the Elementary Level