Mom of two kids and two cats, Orton-Gillingham and LETRS Trained Teacher, Girl Scout Leader, & quilter! I believe that everyone has the right to READ!
Falls Church, VA
Joined April 2011
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Kymberly Falkler retweeted
And future generations of students and teachers will be better for it.
We need to continue to expose reading practices, companies and programs that promote proven ineffective reading instructional practices and that leave large groups of children behind!
“Dr. Calkins has stepped down as Director of the Reading and Writing Project.”
#untilEVERYkidcanread tc.columbia.edu/articles/202…
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
This is exactly what has happened when it comes to teaching reading and the use of balance literacy which in spite of all the evidence against it remains firmly lodged in the hearts and minds of its followers.
3rd day of Morphology training and my brain hasn’t quit on me yet! I can’t wait to impress some big kids when I get back to school next week! #literacyforall #readingintervention
Orton Gillingham’s Morphology course has been on my professional development bucket list for many years…. Today I found out my school district found the funds to train me! I couldn’t be more excited and appreciative of the opportunity! #morphology #readingisaright
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
If U have a disproportionate # of stdnts being referred to tier 2 or sp ed, it is probable that the problem resides in the Tier 1 type of reading instruction they received.
Gen Ed teachers need evidence based tools & training.
We can’t intervene our way out of a tier 1 problem
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
How can #literacy leaders ensure effective implementation of Tier II reading interventions? In this Explore the Elements video, we discuss the key characteristics of Tier II reading #instruction & intervention. leadforliteracy.org/node/132…
ALT Characteristics of Supplemental Tier II Instruction video slide
Awesome trip to New York City with my kids! Quick stop to Lady Liberty to talk about LITERACY!!! #Literacyandjusticeforall
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
This is a great infographic for Teachers without training, and / or knowledge, and/or mentoring and /or coaching
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
Knowledge is necessary to comprehend what we read. 🧠
We heard lots of knowledge connections in our recent episode with linguist and author Lyn Stone! ⭐
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
“Strong leadership is crucial.” @natwexler (1:49)
“Change is hard.” (2:30)
“Old habits are hard to break.” (12:25)
“It’s the Balanced Literacy hangover.” -Brent Conway.
Not convinced you need a knowledge-building curriculum? Think again (but listen to this episode first!)! Another very inspiring @ClassroomWonder episode!
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
Let that quote sink in.
We can compensate for lower cognitive ability by giving kids an effective early start in reading. 🧠
Volume matters. #MatthewEffect 📚
Cunningham & Stanovich's classic & fascinating article here: 🤩
oregonliteracypd.uoregon.edu…
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
Tier 1
Want to save money?
Fix tier1
Want 2 reduce referrals?
Fix tier 1
Want 2 reduce classification? Fix Tier1
Want 2 increase the # of stdts reading at grade level? Fix tier1
Want 2 decrease the # of dropouts?
Fix tier 1
Want 2support minorities? Fix tier 1
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
Hey @fcpsnews! Public review for elementary language arts basal resources is now available at Pimmett Hills. Spend some time reviewing and giving feedback on the resources that could be in YOUR classroom for elementary language arts. Your voice matters!
Kymberly Falkler retweeted
Kids always know how we feel about them especially struggling readers.
Empowering Ss starts with L, O, V, E. ❤️
(Inspiration via educator Eugene Park) #TeacherLeader
ALT "To empower kids, you must LOVE them. L - Listen to them. O - Observe them. V - Value them. E - Empower them." – Educator Eugene Park