http://www.centeroninstruction.org/topic.cfm?k=L The Center on Instruction offers materials and resources on Literacy and English Language Arts that help educators improve academic outcomes for students, address the problem of struggling readers, and meet instructional challenges of diversity in students' ability and readiness in learning to read. en-us Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:13 GMT Sat, 19 May 2012 11:00:13 GMT Copyright 2012 Center on Instruction coi-info@rmcres.com (Center on Instruction) info@cvwp.com (CrystalVision, Inc.) Literacy 5 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/images/logo_main_white.gif http://www.centeroninstruction.org/topic.cfm?k=L 120 86 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/why-teach-spelling This resource is a compilation of three documents that support the teaching of spelling in today’s schools: a discussion of “Why Spelling Instruction Matters”, a checklist for evaluating a spelling program, and tables of Common Core State Standards that are linked to spelling instruction. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:29:14 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/why-teach-spelling http://www.centeroninstruction.org/intensive-interventions-for-students-struggling-in-reading-and-mathematics This publication provides research-based guidance that reflects "best practices" for intensifying instruction in reading and mathematics for students with significant learning difficulties in K-12, including students with disabilities. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:53:45 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/intensive-interventions-for-students-struggling-in-reading-and-mathematics http://www.centeroninstruction.org/using-instructional-routines-to-differentiate-instruction-a-guide-for-teachers This publication helps educators plan differentiated instruction using 72 formatted activities called Instructional Routines, which provide a structure for teaching specific foundational reading skills. Wed, 7 Mar 2012 20:21:30 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/using-instructional-routines-to-differentiate-instruction-a-guide-for-teachers http://www.centeroninstruction.org/student-center-activities-aligned-to-the-common-core-state-standards This publication helps educators create differentiated reading instruction experiences for their students by showing the relationship between two distinct resources: Student Center Activities (SCAs), created by the Florida Center for Reading Research for K–5 classroom teachers as differentiated reading activities for use in small student groups, and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Tue, 6 Mar 2012 20:28:10 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/student-center-activities-aligned-to-the-common-core-state-standards http://www.centeroninstruction.org/reviewing-a-reading-program-professional-development-module The Center on Instruction has developed a two-day professional development module based on the Florida Center for Reading Research's "Guidelines for Reviewing a Reading Program." Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:53:04 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/reviewing-a-reading-program-professional-development-module http://www.centeroninstruction.org/synopsis-of-writing-to-read-evidence-for-how-writing-can-improve-reading This synopsis of Graham and Hebert's meta-analysis presents an overview of their findings and describes implications for practice. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:53:57 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/synopsis-of-writing-to-read-evidence-for-how-writing-can-improve-reading http://www.centeroninstruction.org/references-and-resources-from-school-improvement-grants-sig-webinar-improving-student-achievement-through-the-use-of-student-data-and-differentiated-instruction These documents provide the references and resources identified in the second of the series of COI School Improvement Grants (SIG) webinars on Effective Implementation of School Improvement Grants (SIG). Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:13:18 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/references-and-resources-from-school-improvement-grants-sig-webinar-improving-student-achievement-through-the-use-of-student-data-and-differentiated-instruction http://www.centeroninstruction.org/references-and-resources-from-school-improvement-grants-sig-webinar-effective-implementation-of-sig-a-systems-based-approach-to-implementing-instructional-change These three documents provide the references and resources identified in the first of the series of COI School Improvement Grants (SIG) webinars on Effective Implementation of School Improvement Grants (SIG). Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:37:54 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/references-and-resources-from-school-improvement-grants-sig-webinar-effective-implementation-of-sig-a-systems-based-approach-to-implementing-instructional-change http://www.centeroninstruction.org/adolescent-literacy-walk-through-for-principals-a-guide-for-instructional-leaders This guide and accompanying scenarios of adolescent literacy instruction, designed to help principals monitor and support adolescent literacy instruction in their schools more effectively, can be used at the late elementary school level, in content-area classes in middle and high school, and with intervention groups or classes. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:18:42 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/adolescent-literacy-walk-through-for-principals-a-guide-for-instructional-leaders http://www.centeroninstruction.org/effective-instruction-for-adolescent-struggling-readers---second-edition This suite of resources is designed to guide the delivery of instruction for adolescent struggling readers as well as deepen technical assistance providers' knowledge and enrich their work with SEAs and LEAs. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 18:35:37 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/effective-instruction-for-adolescent-struggling-readers---second-edition http://www.centeroninstruction.org/bringing-literacy-strategies-into-content-instruction This document provides research-based guidance on academic literacy instruction in the content areas, specifically focusing on the effective use of text in content areas. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 19:44:20 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/bringing-literacy-strategies-into-content-instruction http://www.centeroninstruction.org/instructional-models-and-strategies-for-teaching-english-language-learners This publication offers educators and policy-makers guidance on research-based strategies that have been effective in instructing English Language learners. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:08:59 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/instructional-models-and-strategies-for-teaching-english-language-learners http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-data-systems-to-support-instruction COI's resources can help implement reforms for data systems to support instruction. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:17:40 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-data-systems-to-support-instruction http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-turning-around-struggling-schools COI's resources can help implement reforms for lowest performing schools. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:11:32 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-turning-around-struggling-schools http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-effective-leaders-and-teachers COI's resources help to identify reforms that work and how to implement them. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:01:08 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-effective-leaders-and-teachers http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-standards-and-assessments COI's resources can help implement high quality assessments and use information from assessments to guide classroom instruction. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:48:20 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/selected-coi-resources-addressing-the-arra-reform-area-standards-and-assessments http://www.centeroninstruction.org/language-and-reading-interventions-for-english-language-learners-and-english-language-learners-with-disabilities This report presents information about assessment, instructional interventions, and professional development with a particular focus on ELL students who have been identified with a language and/or learning disability. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:53:42 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/language-and-reading-interventions-for-english-language-learners-and-english-language-learners-with-disabilities http://www.centeroninstruction.org/principals-reading-walk-through-kindergarten-grade-3----professional-development-module This is a suite of professional development materials designed as a user-friendly tool for classroom walk-through implementation that can identify research-based reading instruction in the classroom quickly. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:05:54 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/principals-reading-walk-through-kindergarten-grade-3----professional-development-module http://www.centeroninstruction.org/using-student-center-activities-to-differentiate-reading-instruction-a-guide-for-teachers This guide describes a suite of Student Center Activities offering teachers a wide range of activities to engage students in differentiated reading activities during small-group work in the classroom. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 21:00:48 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/using-student-center-activities-to-differentiate-reading-instruction-a-guide-for-teachers http://www.centeroninstruction.org/520-principals-reading-walk-through-powerpoint-presentation-module-for-facilitators Due to its large size, the PowerPoint presentation module for facilitators is divided into two sections that correspond to slides 1-60 and 61-126. The files are large and each file may take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to download. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:17:36 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/520-principals-reading-walk-through-powerpoint-presentation-module-for-facilitators http://www.centeroninstruction.org/adolescent-literacy-resources-an-annotated-bibliography---second-edition-2009 This annotated bibliography, updated from a 2007 edition, is intended as a resource for technical assistance providers as they work with states on adolescent literacy. Mon, 2 Feb 2009 21:11:42 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/adolescent-literacy-resources-an-annotated-bibliography---second-edition-2009 http://www.centeroninstruction.org/assessments-to-guide-adolescent-literacy-instruction This guide provides information about the key elements of a comprehensive assessment plan to improve literacy instruction for adolescents. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:25:52 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/assessments-to-guide-adolescent-literacy-instruction http://www.centeroninstruction.org/leading-for-reading-an-introductory-guide-for-k-3-reading-coaches This suite of resource materials is designed to prepare school-based reading coaches who work with teachers to improve reading instruction in kindergarten through grade three. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:41:13 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/leading-for-reading-an-introductory-guide-for-k-3-reading-coaches http://www.centeroninstruction.org/497-leading-for-reading-powerpoint-presentation-module Due to its large size, the PowerPoint presentation module is divided into sections that correspond to four- or five-day format. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:48:36 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/497-leading-for-reading-powerpoint-presentation-module http://www.centeroninstruction.org/497-leading-for-reading-facilitators-guide For ease in downloading, the Guide has been separated into chapter files. To download each chapter, click below. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:36:48 GMT http://www.centeroninstruction.org/497-leading-for-reading-facilitators-guide