The CROSS Check Method is a template to guide educators through developing an intentional, indicator-aligned instructional series. Informed by a specific grade-level indicator and overarching text-dependent question, educators can use this template to thoughtfully consider rigor, types of questioning, learning objectives, success criteria, assessment opportunities, a sequence of mini-lessons, considerations for students of special populations, and necessary resources, including potential planning and/or instructional partners.
This session is for kindergarten teachers who have taught the old version of Reading Horizons to learn how to navigate and instruct with the new online platform.
There are many ways to use decodable texts in your kindergarten and first grade classrooms! They can support whole class lessons, small group work, and independent practice. This session will give you 8 ideas to help get you started!
We will explain how to use the new Social Studies Inquiry Units and pacing for the year. In that process we will also show how to use the new Social Studies textbook with the new units and pacing.
There are many ways to use decodable texts in your kindergarten and first grade classrooms! They can support whole class lessons, small group work, and independent practice. This session will give you 8 ideas to help get you started!
This session is for kindergarten teachers who have taught the old version of Reading Horizons to learn how to navigate and instruct with the new online platform.
This session is for kindergarten teachers who have taught the old version of Reading Horizons to learn how to navigate and instruct with the new online platform.
This session will prepare 1st grade teachers to deliver Reading Horizons instruction to build the core phonics foundation for long term reading success. Participants will learn the key components of the RH program and how to navigate the online tool.
Patterns of Power is a grammar resource provided to each school. This session will engage participants in an inquiry grammar lesson. Time will also be provided for discussion around grammar standard changes and how to best utilize this resource within the literacy day and based upon data.
We will explain how to use the new Social Studies Inquiry Units and pacing for the year. In that process we will also show how to use the new Social Studies textbook with the new units and pacing.
Storytelling and creative expressions are the catalysts for innovation and personal growth. Are you afraid to use stories or imagination, hands-on or more focused creative tasks in the classroom? Let's collaborate and break through the uncertainty together.
This session is specifically for first grade teachers who have been teaching Reading Horizons version 8. This training will teach on how to navigate and teach Version 9 for this coming school year.
Writing valid success criteria sessions will guide educators through the development of intentional student learning aligned with new ELA standards. The success criteria for any lesson should be visible, aligned, accessible, an indicator of learning, and defined. In addition to creating success criteria, educators will learn how it impacts designing effective instruction, providing feedback, and guiding assessment practices.