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Virtual Working Meeting: Fostering Collaboration between General and Special Educators 1/14/2010 - 1/14/2010 The Center on Instruction held a virtual (web-based) working meeting January 14, 2010, for Regional Comprehensive Center (RCC) staff members, representatives from the Regional Resource Centers (RRCs), and representatives from the eight states (Alaska, California, Idaho, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming, and Vermont) that COI-SpEd has been collaborating with for the past two years on the implementation of RTI. During this working meeting, staff presented research and theory on collaboration supported by actual examples of collaboration collected from schools that COI-SpEd has collaborated with in past and ongoing RTI projects. Participants then engaged in a discussion to develop key recommendations aimed at helping SEAs foster effective collaborative relationships between general ed and special ed at the local level. Available for download are the meeting agenda and the study guide, along with a list of readings recommended to participants prior to the meeting.  Agenda: Fostering Collaboration between General and Special Educators (203.5 KB)  Study Guide: Fostering Collaboration between General and Special Educators (357.13 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 2/1/2010 1:56 PM

WebEx: The High School Tiered Interventions Initiative 9/23/2009 - 9/23/2009 The Center on Instruction, the National Center on Response to Intervention, and the National High School Center partnered to host a webinar on September 23, 2009, to describe this collaborative initiative (HSTII) which will enhance the understanding of tiered intervention models emerging in high schools across the country. Presenters Greg Roberts from the Center on Instruction, Tessie Rose from the National Center on Response to Intervention, and Lou Danielson, Joe Harris, and Jenny Scala from the National High School Center provided a description of the work being conducted by this collaborative group. The archived WebEx file and the PowerPoint presentation from the webinar are available for download below.  The HSTII: An Introductory Webinar (1.15 MB)  WebEx: The High School Tiered Interventions Initiative (7.03 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 11/17/2009 7:50 AM

WebEx: Introduction to RTI CTRL 8/12/2009 - 8/12/2009 The Center on Instruction hosted an Introduction to the Response to Intervention Classification Tool and Resource Locator (RTI CTRL) via a webinar on August 12, 2009. This resource (available at http://www.rtictrl.org/) contains both a web-based self-assessment and a resource filtering tool that SEAs can use to find resources that are relevant to their needs. The self-assessment allows users to identify their current implementation activities within several elements of RTI, and the results of the assessment yield a unique set of useful resources that are relevant to their current implementation level and may provide guidance as RTI is further implemented. Dr. Saro Mohammed provided an overview of the tool and discussed how this tool can help RCCs build capacity of SEAs. The archived WebEx can be accessed at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=12763002&act=pb&rKey=206bcc200f95ede5, and the PowerPoint presentation from the session can be downloaded below.  Introduction to RTI CTRL (1.67 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 8/17/2009 2:31 PM

WebEx: Adolescent Literacy Walk-through for Principals: A Guide for Instructional Leaders - Grades 4-12 8/10/2009 - 8/10/2009 The Center on Instruction provided an orientation to the recently released Adolescent Literacy Walk-through for Principals: A Guide for Instructional Leaders - Grades 4-12 on August 10, 2009. This interactive webinar hosted by Reading Strand Deputy Director Debby Houston-Miller, offered a brief overview of the product's development and research base as well as how the document and an adolescent literacy principal walk-through process can be used to support state and district literacy plans and to support academic literacy instruction in school sites. The archived WebEx file can be accessed at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=12741467&act=pb&rKey=8dcdd786ca5d8c09. The document itself is available for download below as well as the PowerPoint presentation from the webinar.  Adolescent Literacy Walk-through for Principals: A Guide for Instructional Leaders - Grades 4-12 (307.38 KB)  PowerPoint: Adolescent Literacy Walk-through for Principals (627 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 8/18/2009 8:36 AM

WebEx: Promising Research-based Practices in Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners 6/17/2009 - 6/17/2009 The ELL Strand of the Center on Instruction hosted a webinar on June 17, 2009, to discuss promising practices that have been identified within the current research base for working with English Language Learners in both instruction and assessment. Dr. Ani Moughamian updated information regarding research-based practices and provided some additional recommendations for an RTI framework for assessment, native language assessment, progress monitoring of ELLs, accommodations, and using multiple data sources to ensure a comprehensive language and literacy screening and assessment system for ELLs. The archived WebEx file is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=12340502&act=pb&rKey=dda9d62a80102b0a and the PowerPoint presentation used in the webinar is available for download below.  Promising Research-based Practices in Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners (576.5 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 6/22/2009 3:26 PM

WebEx: Data-based Instructional Decision Making for ELLs 5/19/2009 - 5/19/2009 The ELL Strand of the Center on Instruction hosted a webinar on May 19, 2009, to identify key information that should be considered when planning data-based and differentiated instruction for English Language Learners. Dr. Mabel Rivera presented updated information from the literature regarding the importance of language proficiency and formative evaluation tools during the instructional planning process. The archived WebEx file is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=12145307&act=pb&rKey=7639B866FD3A2A26 and the PowerPoint presentation can be downloaded below.  WebEx: Data-based Instructional Decision Making for ELLs (1.6 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 5/20/2009 10:52 AM

WebEx: Recent Developments in Mathematics Progress Monitoring 4/30/2009 - 4/30/2009 The Center on Instruction's Math Strand hosted a WebEx on April 30, 2009, to discuss recent developments in mathematics progress monitoring. Anne Foegen and Pam Stecker, authors of a soon-to-be-released Progress Monitoring Guide, presented on overview of the basic concepts of formative assessment and progress monitoring, a brief review of traditional tools and recent developments in the area of measures and research, and an opportunity for questions and answers on progress monitoring. The archived WebEx can be accessed here, and the PowerPoint presentation from the WebEx is available below.  Recent Developments in Mathematics Progress Monitoring (2.42 MB)  Progress Monitoring Guide Presenter's Guide (1.28 MB)  Progress Monitoring Guide PowerPoint (1.61 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 5/4/2009 11:27 AM

WebEx: Focusing on State Standards: The Next Step Toward a Coherent K-12 Experience for All Students 3/17/2009 - 3/17/2009 The Center on Instruction's Math Strand hosted a WebEx on March 17, 2009, which looked at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) PK-8 Curriculum Focal Points and how this new generation of state standards may look different in a post-Focal Point world. Cathy Seeley, former president of NCTM and a major contributor to the creation of the Curriculum Focal Points, also discussed the challenges of bringing focus and coherence from PK-8 to high school and what changes may be necessary across the board as attention is shifted toward a more robust PK-12 experience for all students to be ready for college and the workplace. The archived WebEx can be accessed here, and the PowerPoint Presentation can be downloaded here. Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 3/23/2009 3:21 PM

Recommendations for Instruction of Adolescent Newcomers 3/4/2009 - 3/4/2009 Drs. Mabel Rivera and Ani Moughamian from the Center on Instruction's ELL Strand presented at a webinar hosted by National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) March 4, 2009. They discussed recommendations for instruction and organization of effective programs for Adolescent Newcomers, based on the Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners series. The archived WebEx can be accessed at here. Sponsored by NCELA Published: 3/11/2009 2:53 PM

WebEx: New Resources for Elementary Reading: Materials - Administration - Coaching 2/27/2009 - 2/27/2009 Debby Houston Miller of the COI-Reading Strand presented an interactive WebEx on February 27, 2009, providing a brief introduction and review of four recently released elementary school level products to identify how they might be helpful to RCCs in their work. The archived WebEx is available for download at http://tinyurl.com/bnro4p. Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 3/13/2009 11:03 AM

Developing a Working Knowledge of the National Mathematics Panel Report 12/10/2008 - 12/11/2008 This conference, held December 10-11, 2008 in Long Beach, California, focused on the National Math Panel Final Report and ways RCCs can help states respond to its recommendations in the key areas of teacher content knowledge and RTI/algebra reading interventions. Experts presenting included Russell Gersten, Sybilla Beckmann, Laurie Sleep, Mark Thames, Hung-Hsi Wu, Ben Clarke, Leanne Ketterlin Geller, Brad Witzel, Jane Coggshall, Lynn Fuchs, Diane Bryant, Chris Dwyer, and Margaret Heritage. PowerPoint presentations from this meeting are available for download below.  Developing a Working Knowledge of the NMP Report: Teacher Knowledge - Beckmann (98.91 KB)  Contemporary Research on Tier 2 Intervention: K-2 Number Sense - Bryant (1.02 MB)  Enhancing Mathematical Problem Solving for At-Risk Students - Fuchs (1.04 MB)  Formative Assessment - Heritage (836 KB)  A Practice-Based Agenda for Teacher Content Knowledge - Sleep/Thames (1.07 MB)  Teacher Knowledge According to the NMP Report - Wu (87.5 KB)  DWW Planning Template Math - Dwyer (174.5 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 1/2/2009 9:24 AM

WebEx: Research to Practice: Using the DWW Website to Develop PD Materials for Improving the Critical Foundations for Algebra 12/2/2008 - 12/2/2008 This webinar explored the Doing What Works website (http://dww.ed.gov/) which is designed for use in professional development at the district and school level. M. Christine Dwyer and Clare Heidema of RMC Research Corporation presented ways to utilize the website to improve algebra readiness at the school level and to help states improve mathematics education overall. The archived WebEx can be accessed at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=10895862&rKey=C62F2BCA7C222321. The PowerPoint presentation and the handout materials are available below for download.  WebEx PowerPoint: Research to Practice: Using the DWW Website to Develop PD Materials for Improving the Critical Foundations for Algebra (8.25 MB)  WebEx Handout 1: Critical Foundations for Algebra (922.9 KB)  WebEx Handout 2: The Major Topics of School Algebra (1.04 MB)  WebEx Handout 3: Selected Highlights: DWW Critical Foundations for Algebra (41.5 KB)  WebEx Handout 4: Learning Together about Comprehensive Instruction (161.5 KB)  WebEx Handout 5: Planning Template for Working with State Education Agencies (147.5 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 12/17/2008 9:48 AM

Adolescent Literacy Institute 10/15/2008 - 10/17/2008 The Center on Instruction hosted an Adolescent Literacy Institute October 15-17, 2008, in New Orleans, for RCC staff and invited state representatives to encourage deeper understanding and effective use of two adolescent literacy products. The meeting included presentations from national experts Joe Torgesen, Barbara Foorman, Greg Roberts, Colleen Reutebuch, and Jade Wexler, as well as small and large group discussion, orientation to the soon-to-be-released Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction, and a training of trainers session for Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers professional development module.  Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction (449.3 KB)  Benchmark "Interim" Assessments (116 KB)  Challenges to Implementation of Effective Assessment (142.5 KB)  Classroom-Based Formative Assessment (161 KB)  Overview: "Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction" (104.5 KB)  Critical Concepts in a Comprehensive Assessment Plan (213.5 KB)  Executive Summary: "Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction" (201.5 KB)  Orientation to "Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction" (2.02 MB)  Train-the-Trainer Struggling Readers PD Module (7.33 MB)  Adolescent Literacy: Capacity Building and Dissemination (401.5 KB)  Capacity Building Handout (30 KB)  Focus Group Dialogue Guide (29.5 KB)  Interventions for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Meta-Analysis with Implications for Practice (244.93 KB)  Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Practice Brief (296.54 KB)  Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers: PD Module Facilitator's Guide (224.3 KB)  Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers: PD Module. PowerPoint (7.06 MB)  Train-the-Trainer PD for Interventions for Struggling Adol Readers (7.24 MB)  Customizing PD for Interventions for Struggling Adol Readers (237.5 KB)  CBI: Interventions for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Meta-Analysis with Implications for Practice (24.79 KB)  CBI: Assessments to Guide Adolescent Literacy Instruction (18.81 KB)  CBI: Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers Practice Brief (14.86 KB)  CBI: Interventions for Struggling Adolescent Readers Meta-analsis (24.79 KB)  CBI: Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers: PD Module (27.85 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 2/6/2009 11:24 AM

WebEx: The Relationship Between Reading Difficulties and Problem Behavior 10/10/2008 - 10/10/2008 The Center on Instruction Special Education Strand hosted a WebEx on October 10, 2008, focused on the prevention of reading difficulties and/or problem behavior. McIntosh, Horner, Chard, Boland & Good (2006) conducted a longitudinal analysis examining the interaction between reading skills and assessments in predicting responsiveness to school-wide positive behavior support. In this WebEx, author Kent McIntosh discussed hypotheses concerning the ways in which behavior problems and reading difficulties interact, the results of the analysis of data from reading and behavior measures, and the implications of these results for prevention and intervention of both reading and behavior problems. Dr. McIntosh's PowerPoint presentation may be downloaded below. To access the archived WebEx, click on https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=TC&rID=10554712&act=pb&rKey=638B7BDC51F666A0 .  The Relationship Between Reading Difficulties and Problem Behavior (1.15 MB)  Synopsis of "The Use of Reading and Behavior Screeniing Measures to Predict Nonresponse to School-wide Positive Behavior Support: A Longitundinal Analysis" (308.03 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 10/20/2008 2:57 PM

WebEx: Improving Expository Text Comprehension in Students with Learning Disabilities 6/30/2008 - 6/30/2008 The Center on Instruction Special Education Strand hosted a WebEx on June 30, 2008, focused on a soon-to-be-released synopsis of a research synthesis, "Improving Comprehension of Expository Text in Students With LD". One of the authors, Asha Jitendra, discussed the results of the synthesis that addressed instructional approaches for enhancing reading comprehension in upper elementary, middle, and high school students with learning disabilities. The PowerPoint presentation from the WebEx is available for download below, and the archived WebEx is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=9978912&rKey=6D3141F6D0B937C0  Improving Expository Text Comprehension in Students with Learning Disabilities (700.5 KB)  Synopsis of Improving Comprehension of Expository Text in Students with Learning Disabilities (473.33 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 7/2/2008 10:50 AM

Workshop on Language Development and Reading Interventions for ELLs 5/29/2008 - 5/30/2008 The Center on Instruction ELL Strand hosted a training-of-trainers workshop May 29-30, 2008, in Houston, Texas to provide Regional Comprehensive Center staff and state personnel with current research and instructional strategies related to language development and reading interventions for ELLs with and without disabilities. The workshop centered on the use of two soon-to-be-released COI products: a training module in language development and a guidance document on teaching reading interventions to ELLs with and without disabilities. The event provided participants with content as well as activities that can be used in future professional development meetings with teachers and school administrators. The PowerPoint presentations from the meeting are available for download below. NOTE: In order to see the Speaker's Notes on the PowerPoint presentations (depending on the web browser you are using), you may have to "save" the file to your computer.  Effective Language and Reading Interventions for English Language Learners (318 KB)  Language Development for English Language Learners (1.06 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 6/26/2008 3:02 PM

Workshop: High Quality Science Instruction: Findings from Research 5/7/2008 - 5/8/2008 The Center on Instruction Science Strand hosted a meeting in St. Louis, MO May 7-8, 2008, for RCC staff and state personnel to increase their understanding of, and ability to, support high quality science instruction. As part of the meeting, the elements of effective science instruction were presented and participants engaged with vignettes of science instruction to increase their understanding of the various elements. Materials from these sessions are available for download below. NOTE: In order to see the Speaker's Notes on the PowerPoint presentation (depending on the web browser you are using), you may have to "save" the file to your computer.  Effective Science Instruction with Speaker Notes (320 KB)  High Quality Science Instruction Meeting Handouts and Resources (304.5 KB)  Effective Science Instruction: What Does Research Tell Us? (260.3 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 7/1/2008 8:21 AM

WebEx: Algebra Readiness: Mathematics Interventions for Struggling Students in Grades 6-8 4/2/2008 - 4/2/2008 The Center on Instruction Math Strand hosted a WebEx on April 2, 2008, presented by Russell Gersten and Brad Witzel, focused on the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in algebra, what the content of intervention programs should contain and which instructional strategies are most effective for delivering these intervention programs. The PowerPoint presentations are available for download below, and the archived WebEx is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=9529877&rKey=7371C3CF5392A6A4.  Mathematics Interventions & Algebra Readiness; Best Evidence from Scientific Research and Research Mathematicians (82.9 KB)  Algebra Interventions for Students Who Struggle (7.59 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 6/10/2008 7:52 AM

State RTI Implementation Meeting 3/12/2008 - 3/13/2008 The Center on Instruction Special Education strand met with eight states (Alaska, California, Idaho, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and Wyoming) and their Regional Comprehensive Centers representatives in Phoenix March 12-13, 2008, to discuss statewide implementation of RTI. Previously collected information on RTI implementation in these states was reviewed and synthesized. Participants also provided input on future deliverables designed to help other RCCs and states as they implement RTI. Documents from this meeting are available for download below. For more information, please contact christymurray@austin.utexas.edu.  State RTI Implementation Meeting Agenda (94.69 KB)  PowerPoint: Welcome/Purpose/Outcome of Meeting (2.09 MB)  PowerPoint: Collaborating States' Implementation (816.02 KB)  Template and Sample for In-Depth Discussion of RTI Implementation Considerations (39.5 KB)  Alaska Implementation (179.37 KB)  California Implementation (187.97 KB)  Idaho Implementation (178.57 KB)  Mississippi Implementation (183.73 KB)  Pennsylvania Implementation (183.16 KB)  Texas Implementation (194.34 KB)  Vermont Implementation (144.33 KB)  Wyoming Implementation (216.64 KB)  Flow Chart Day 2 Whole Group Discussion-Dissemination (36 KB)  List of Participants for State RTI Implementation Meeting (79.88 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 4/9/2008 2:51 PM

WebEx: Identifying and Implementing Key Components of Effective Writing Instruction 2/20/2008 - 2/20/2008 The Center on Instruction Special Education Strand hosted a WebEx on February 20, 2008, focused on writing as a critical aspect of literacy and one in which effective instructional techniques and models for intervention are needed. Presenter Dr. Steve Graham, co-author of Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle & High Schools, described the results and the implications for selecting and implementing effective instructional methods for adolescent writing, especially for students who are struggling or have learning disabilities. The PowerPoint presentation and the synopsis of the Writing Next document are available for download below. The archived WebEx is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=9302927&rKey=97D4B274E08F086F.  Identifying and Implementing Key Components of Effective Writing Instruction (2.21 MB)  Synopsis of Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle & High Schools (47.5 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 2/28/2008 8:59 AM

WebEx: RTI in Math: An Introduction 2/19/2008 - 2/19/2008 The Center on Instruction Math Strand hosted a WebEx on February 19, 2008, focused on the realities and benefits of using an RTI system for mathematics. Dr. David Tilly, Director of Innovation for the Heartland School District, and Sharon Kurns, Director of Professional Learning and Leadership for Heartland Area Education Agency, described critical features of the use of RTI in math in the Heartland School District. Skip Fennell, President of NCTM, followed with a discussion of the essential components of mathematics interventions from the perspective of mathematics educators and mathematicians. The PowerPoint presentations are available for download below, and the archived WebEx is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=9290207&rKey=CC085FE2B1056FBA.  Response to Intervention: General Overview and Implications (195.5 KB)  Intervention & Mathematics Teaching and Learning (549.5 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 2/27/2008 2:32 PM

WebEx: Snapshots from Five Schools Implementing RTI: Practices and Perspectives 12/4/2007 - 12/4/2007 The Center on Instruction Special Education Strand hosted a WebEx on December 4, 2007, to discuss how RTI is being implemented in different content areas in both elementary and middle schools in five RTI implementation sites. The PowerPoint presentation by Kathryn Klingler Tackett is available for download below, as well as the audio file of the WebEx (download may be slow for the audio file).  Snapshots from Five Schools Implementing RTI: Practices and Perspectives (121.88 KB)  Audio file of 12/4/07 WebEx: Snapshots from Five Schools Implementing RTI: Practices and Perspectives (61.14 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 12/17/2007 4:22 PM

WebEx: The Use of Mathematics Specialists in Elementary School Mathematics Programs 12/3/2007 - 12/3/2007 The Math Strand hosted a WebEx on December 3, 2007, for Regional Comprehensive Center staff. Math experts Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball and Dr. Hung-Hsi Wu discussed the use of mathematics specialists in elementary school mathematics programs. The PowerPoint presentation from the meeting is available below. The archived WebEx is also available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=8837812&rKey=9FBF00A4FCCEB4A3.  The Use of Mathematics Specialists in Elementary School Mathematics Programs (229 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 12/11/2007 5:15 PM

WebEx: An Overview of Recently Released Math Resources: Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students, and Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) in Elementary Mathematics 11/6/2007 - 11/6/2007 The Center on Instruction Math Strand hosted a WebEx on November 6, 2007, for Regional Comprehensive Center staff, to discuss two recently released math resources. Author Dr. Ben Clarke presented Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students. Authors Dr. Erica Lembke and Dr. Pam Stecker presented Curriculum-Based Measurement in Mathematics: An Evidence-Based Formative Assessment Procedure. The PowerPoint presentation from the meeting is available below. The archived WebEx is also available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=8672312&rKey=FD5D9EE4CC1BBFF5. The two documents are also available for download below, or from our resources section.  An Overview of Recently Released: Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students, and Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) in Elementary Mathematics (1.05 MB)  Screening for Mathematics Difficulties in K-3 Students (258.13 KB)  Curriculum-Based Measurement in Mathematics: an Evidence-Based Formative Assessment Procedure (241.74 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 11/8/2007 4:29 PM

WebEx: Extensive Reading Interventions in Grades K-3: From Research to Practice 10/24/2007 - 10/24/2007 The Center on Instruction Special Education Strand hosted a WebEx on October 24, 2007, to provide an opportunity for authors Dr. Sharon Vaughn and Dr. Jeanne Wanzek to present findings from the Extensive Interventions in Grades K-3: From Research to Practice report and to discuss the implications on reading-related issues for primary-grade students at risk for reading difficulties and learning disabilities. The PowerPoint presentation from the meeting is available for download below. An archived file of the WebEx is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=8603017&rKey=3E421CC665485FD3. The document itself can also be downloaded below, or from our resources section.  Presentation from WebEx: Extensive Reading Interventions in Grades K-3: From Research to Practice (688 KB)  Extensive Reading Interventions in Grades K-3: From Research to Practice (464.44 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 10/25/2007 6:23 PM

Adolescent Literacy Work Group Meeting 10/16/2007 - 10/17/2007 An Adolescent Literacy Work Group meeting was held in Denver October 16-17, 2007, to provide a deeper understanding and effective use of adolescent literacy documents developed (or being developed) by the Center on Instruction. This understanding was facilitated through discussions within small and large groups with the authors of the documents. It also provided an opportunity for specialists to create tools and strategies to use while presenting the information to and assisting states in developing plans to improve the academic outcomes for adolescent readers. Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 1/15/2009 11:50 AM

WebEx: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Teaching Mathematics to Low-Achieving Students 9/14/2007 - 9/14/2007 The Special Education Strand held a WebEx on September 14, 2007, for Regional Comprehensive Center staff. The Special Education Strand has recently released a synopsis of the 2002 publication A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Teaching Mathematics to Low-Achieving Students. In the September WebEx, Dr. Scott Baker and Dr. Russell Gersten, two of the authors of the original research article, discussed their synthesis and provided an update on research in the area of math interventions since its 2002 publication. The PowerPoint presentation from the meeting is available for download below. An archived file of the WebEx is available at https://rmcres.webex.com/rmcres/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=8424957&rKey=6C7D29FD87B74B13. The original report itself as well as the COI synopsis can also be downloaded below, or from our resources section.  Presentation from WebEx: A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Teaching Mathematics to Low-Achieving Students (223.5 KB)  A Synthesis of Empirical Research on Teaching Mathematics to Low-Achieving Students (3.13 MB)  A Synopsis of a Synthesis of Empirical Research on Teaching Mathematics to low-Achieving Students (141.03 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 10/26/2007 11:41 AM

Video Conference: "Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction" 4/30/2007 - 4/30/2007 In a video conference held April 30, 2007, Dr. Joseph Torgesen of COI's Reading Strand provided an overview of the newly released "Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents: A Guidance Document from the Center on Instruction." To view the archived video, go to http://www.wfsu.org/fcrr/ and click on "Overview of Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents" in either RealTime or Windows Media. A PowerPoint with speaker notes used in the video conference is also available for download below. In order to view the PowerPoint presentation in "speaker notes" format, you must "save"  the file to your computer.  PowerPoint with Speaker Notes: Overview of Academic Literacy Instruction for Adolescents (2.91 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 11/7/2008 11:48 AM

Math Institute: Content Knowledge for Elementary School Teachers 1/26/2007 - 1/27/2007 The Center on Instruction's Math Strand hosted a Math Institute: Content Knowledge for Elementary School Teachers on January 26-27, 2007, which discussed the importance of teachers' content knowledge in making pedagogical decisions to improve student achievement. The highlight of the conference was demonstrations of conceptual foundations of mathematical content by Professor Wu of the University of California at Berkeley. Professor Wu described the underlying mathematical concepts for different algorithms including whole number multiplication and division of fractions. Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 4/12/2007 5:26 PM

Podcast of Presentation: Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners 12/11/2006 - 12/11/2006 Dr. David Francis of the ELL Strand of the Center on Instruction delivered a teleconference presentation providing an overview of the series of Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners, and an podcast of this is available for download below.  Podcast of WebEx Presentation: Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners (9.29 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 10/18/2007 11:43 AM

Math Summit: Providing Evidence-Based Practices and Implications of NCTM Focal Points 11/13/2006 - 11/14/2006 The Center on Instruction Mathematics Strand, in conjunction with the New York Regional Comprehensive Center, hosted a Math Institute November 13-14, 2006, to introduce recently developed materials and to discuss how these PowerPoint presentations and tools can be used in work with states. PowerPoint presentations from this Institute are available below for downloading.  Early Mathematics Assessment/Clarke and Gersten (198.36 KB)  Curriculum Focal Points for PreK-Grade 8 Mathematics: A Quest for Coherence/Fennell (355.4 KB)  Pre-Algebra and Algebra Instruction and Assessments/Geller (447.3 KB)  Principles of Effective Assessment for Screening and Progress Monitoring/L. Fuchs (890.78 KB)  The Mathematics Teachers Need to Know/Milgram (1.51 MB)  Progress Monitoring for Elementary Mathematics/Stecker (439.33 KB)  Effective Instructional Practices for Students with Difficulties in Mathematics: Findings from a Research Synthesis/Gersten, Baker, and Chard (159.08 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 12/14/2006 11:07 AM

Conference Presentation: Practical Guidelines for the Education of English Language Learners 10/28/2006 - 10/29/2006 Dr. David Francis of the ELL Strand of the Center on Instruction delivered a presentation describing a series of guidelines for the education of English Language Learners which were released at the LEP Partnership meeting Washington, DC October 28-29, 2006. The PowerPoint presentation is available for download below.  PowerPoint Presentation from LEP Partnership Meeting October 28-29, 2006, Washington, DC (5.29 MB) Sponsored by LEP Partnership Published: 12/11/2006 5:57 PM

Webcast: Overview of A Principal's Guide to Intensive Reading Interventions for Struggling Readers in Elementary Schools 5/10/2006 - 5/10/2006 On May 10, 2006, Dr. Joseph Torgesen presented a Webcast of "A Principal's Guide to Intensive Reading Interventions for Struggling Readers in Elementary Schools." The Webcast is available at http://www.wfsu.org/fcrr under Conference Archives.  CBI: Intensive Reading Interventions for Struggling Readers in Early Elementary Schools (24.35 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 6/14/2006 12:22 PM

Symposium: Response to Intervention 4/12/2006 - 4/12/2006 The Special Education Strand of the Center on Instruction hosted a one-day symposium on April 12, 2006, on Response to Intervention in Austin, Texas. Nationally known presenters Jack Fletcher, Don Compton, Doug Marston, Sharon Vaughn and Joe Witt provided information on recent empirical and practical developments related to Response to Intervention models and methods. PowerPoint presentations are available for downloading below.  Why RtI? Some Research Findings/Fletcher (833.37 KB)  Utiliting CBM to Predict Placement Status/Compton, Fuchs and Fuchs (936.17 KB)  Core Concepts of RtI/Witt (952.98 KB)  Problem Solving and Response to Intervention/Marston (2.15 MB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 8/22/2006 2:56 PM

Workshop: K-3 and Adolescent Literacy 2/14/2006 - 2/15/2006 On February 14 and 15, 2006, the Center on Instruction hosted a two-day workshop for Regional Comprehensive Centers staff on the topic K-12 literacy. Presented by the Center on Instruction's Reading Strand partner, the Florida Center for Reading Research, the first day focused on beginning reading instruction (K-3) while the second day focused on adolescent literacy (grades 4-12). The training presented strategies for supporting literacy problems for average and struggling readers and research-based strategies for literacy instruction and content enhancement. PowerPoint presentations by presenters Dr. Joe Torgesen and Dr. Marcia Kosanovich of the Florida Center for Reading Research, Dr. Nell Duke of Michigan State University and the Literacy Achievement Research Center, Dr. John Guthrie of the University of Maryland, and Dr. Keith Lenz of the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning are available below for downloading.  Adolescent Literacy Issues, Knowledge Base, Design Principles and Challenges Guthrie (118.23 KB)  Adolescent Literacy Overview of Skills and Knowledge Requirement Torgesen (225.59 KB)  Planning a Schoolwide Approach to Promoting Adolescent Literacy Lenz (1.65 MB)  Reading Comprehension Instruction for Students Learning to Read Duke (332.16 KB)  Scientific Underpinnings of Current Recommendations for Reading Instruction K-3 Torgesen (742.32 KB)  What We Know about Impact of Intensive Interventions w Older Students Torgesen (133.7 KB) Sponsored by Center on Instruction Published: 6/6/2006 10:50 AM