The What Works Clearinghouse, in collaboration with the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southeast, released a webinar to introduce educators to evidence-based recommendations they can use to help students improve their literacy skills. Experts and educators
discussed examples of how educators can apply these evidence-based practices in their classrooms and schools.
The presenters in this video are:
? Jennifer Bacchiochi, State Regional Literacy Director, Just Read, Florida!, Florida Department of Education
? Kevin Smith, Senior Research Associate, Florida Center for Reading Research, Florida State University
? Kim St. Martin, State Regional Literacy Director, Michigan MTSS Technical Assistance Center
? Stephanie Thorpe, Elementary Teacher, Seminole County Public Schools, Florida
? Connie Webb, State Regional Literacy Director, Just Read, Florida!, Florida Department of
Education
? Nikki Zech, Elementary Teacher, Martin County School District, Florida
A handout referenced in this webinar includes more information about additional tools and videos, including resources to support implementation of the practice guide recommendations from the RELs.
Viewers can find it on the WWC's Resources for Educators web page:
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Resources/ResourcesForEducators%7C0.
If you have any questions about the WWC, practice guides, or any other WWC products, you can contact
the WWC Help Desk at https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/help.
IES Disclaimer: This video was prepared under Contract 91990018C0009, administered by Mathematica. The content does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Institute of Education Sciences or the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
