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Tier 1 - Core Instructional Interventions

Tier 1 - Core Instructional InterventionsPowerful classroom instruction begins with the adoption and use of an evidence-based curriculum, but effective teachers do not simply teach such a program page-by-page in the same way for all students. Rather, they differentiate instruction, providing instruction designed to meet the specific needs of students in the class. Carolyn Denton of the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston describes how providing quality classroom reading instruction with certain research-validated characteristics can make a big difference for struggling readers.




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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Process of designing instruction that is accessible by all students; UDL includes multiple means of representation, multiple means of expression, and multiple means of engagement; the focus in creation of UDL curricula is on technology and materials.

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High-Quality Classroom Instruction

Providing quality classroom reading instruction with certain research-validated characteristics can make a big difference for struggling readers. In the introductory article for this section, Carolyn Denton, of the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, introduces that research and emphasizes how effective classroom reading instruction can have a large impact on the progress of students with reading difficulties.

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What’s Your Plan? Accurate Decision Making within a Multi-Tier System of Supports: Critical Areas in Tier 1

This article addresses the complexity of MTSS decision-making, identifies critical decision points within Tier 1 at the building level, and provides practical tips and useful tools to improve decision-making throughout the implementation process.

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Classroom Reading Instruction That Supports Struggling Readers: Key Components for Effective Teaching

This article focuses on identifying and then exploring in more detail the key components of powerful instruction delivered by effective teachers.

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