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Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade |
The practice guide provides four recommendations for teaching foundational reading skills to students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. |
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Improving Reading Comprehension in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade |
Five specific steps that teachers, reading coaches, and principals can take to successfully improve reading comprehension for young readers. |
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Five specific recommendations to help educators identify struggling readers and implement evidence-based strategies to promote their reading achievement. |
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Improving Adolescent Literacy: Effective Classroom and Intervention Practices |
Strategies that classroom teachers and specialists can use to increase the reading ability of adolescent readers. |
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Four recommendations for improving elementary students' writing. |
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Three evidence-based recommendations for helping students in grades 6-12 develop effective writing skills. |
Inclusive Academic Instruction Features
Inclusive academic instruction plays a foundational role in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) by ensuring that all students, regardless of ability, background, or learning needs, have equitable access to high-quality instruction. At its core, inclusive instruction aligns with Tier 1 of the MTSS framework, where evidence-based teaching practices are implemented universally to support the diverse needs of all learners in general education settings. By differentiating instruction, using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and embedding accommodations, teachers create learning environments where every student can thrive.