Stigma Sucks!
Let's differentiate instruction in the classroom so that ALL kids learn "differently" and succeed to their maximum potential without the negative stigma most struggling learners experience in school.
Using Clustering to Organize Writing
Clustering is a great way to help students who struggle with writing essays organize their writing.
RTI (Really Terrific Instruction) Thought for the Day
"There are times when students will fail to learn despite the best efforts of the teacher. Master teachers who differentiate instruction and respond to student needs still encounter students who struggle to learn the content required by the curriculum. As teachers take note of the student who is fai [...]
Using Manipulatives to Solve Math Equations
Math is a challenging subject for many students, and while RTI was originally created to help with reading it can used across the curriculum.
Using Fitzell Acceleration Centers as an RTI Strategy
Fitzell Acceleration Centers are a great strategy to implement in a classroom and school implementing an RTI strategy. The benefit of the acceleration center model is that it’s a powerful strategy for: • Differentiation • Response to student learning (or non-learning) • The inclusive classroom • Addressing multiple ability levels in the classroom • Correcting student apathy and lack of motivation