Description
⭐️ Support Your Staff’s Transition to the Science of Reading—Made Simple and Impactful ⭐️
Looking to lead a powerful professional learning experience that helps your team make real instructional shifts? This comprehensive book study guide is your go-to resource for facilitating an engaging, action-oriented study of Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom by Jan Burkins & Kari Yates.
Designed specifically for principals, instructional coaches, and school leaders, this resource makes it easy to guide your staff through the essential shifts toward evidence-based literacy practices. Whether you plan a 6-week or 12-week study, you’ll have everything you need to create meaningful conversations, encourage classroom application, and foster a culture of literacy improvement.
What’s Included:
- ✅ Chapter-by-Chapter Discussion Questions
- ✅ Summary Points for Each Shift
- ✅ Follow-Up Activities & Classroom Look-Fors
- ✅ Teacher Reflection Prompts
- ✅ Action Planning Templates
- ✅ Suggested Meeting Schedules
- ✅ Links to Additional Resources & Videos
Ideal For:
- Principals & Assistant Principals
- Literacy Coaches & Coordinators
- Instructional Leaders
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- District-Level Leadership
Learning Goals:
- Understand the six key shifts from balanced literacy to the Science of Reading
- Reflect on current classroom practices and identify next steps
- Provide practical tools teachers can implement immediately
- Strengthen school-wide literacy instruction with research-backed strategies
Key Shifts Covered:
- Rebalancing Word Recognition and Language Comprehension
- Rewriting the Way We Teach Phonemic Awareness
- Recommitting to Systematic, Explicit Phonics Instruction
- Revising High-Frequency Word Instruction
- Reimagining the Role of Texts
- Reconsidering Instructional Priorities
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