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ESL Reading Assessments
The best ESL resources are ones which are assessment-based, not program-based. Clearly, one-size-fits-all ESL resources would not work equally as well for divergent English-language learners. Catering…
Common Core Literalism
Some educators are taking the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in a wooden literal sense: not at all in the ways that the Common Core authors intended…
RtI Reading Assessments
Why should I have to give and grade all these normed tests when I already know which kids need help in their reading? The tests don't…
Re-teach the Standards
In traditional calendar schools across the U.S. and Canada, spring-itis is now setting in. The weather is changing. The clock has sprung forward. The standardized tests…
r-controlled Vowels for Big Kids
Following is the explicit, systematic approach to phonics acquisition via small group workshops from my reading intervention program. Download the entire set of r-controlled vowel lessons and…
Mastery Learning in RtI
I just finished listening to a TED TALK by Sal Khan, founder of the Khan Academy. Sal was talking about mastery learning and the importance of…
Reading Fluency Norms
Hasbrouck and Tindal, have now (2017) have replicated their initial study for grades 1–6. Following is the latest data, i.e. 2017 for grades 1–6 and 2006 for 6–8.
Mechanics Quiz for Teachers
See how much you know about mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.) by taking the 10 Question Mechanics Quiz for Teachers. Don't worry; I’ll dispense with the…