Words are all we have … in order to understand new concepts in science, build background knowledge and express ideas in social studies, or understand narrative and informative text in ELA. Spend time with Dr. Anita Archer as she deeply looks at reading practices that help build comprehension and fluency using a scaffolded approach (I do it; We do it; You do it) and distributed practice. Walk away with high yield strategies for previewing text, actively engaging in reading, and processing the information for later recall.
Although this day will focus primarily on Tier 1 grades 3-8 and SPED through grade 12, all are welcome.
Anita Archer
Anita Archer serves as an educational consultant to state departments, county agencies, and school districts on explicit instruction and literacy instruction. She has taught elementary and middle school students and is the recipient of ten Outstanding Educator awards. She has served on the faculties of San Diego State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Oregon. Anita is nationally known for her presentations and publications on instructional procedures and literacy instruction, and she has co-authored numerous curriculum materials including the REWARDS reading and writing intervention programs (Voyager/Sopris Learning). She also co-authored a best-selling textbook on explicit instruction entitled Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching (Guilford, 2011). Currently, Anita is providing training on explicit instruction in the United States, Australia, and Canada, having presented in all 50 states over the course of her 52-year career in Education.
Administrators are invited to join Dr. Archer for a lunchtime breakout session.
Be sure to check out November 7 session where Dr. Archer looks at Explicit Writing Across the Curriculum (FA1941528).
We will have a limited number of Dr. Archer's book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching for purchase on site.