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Dyslexia is no longer a mystery. MRI scans and other tools of neuroscience have advanced our understandings in the last decade. We now know what to do to help students become skilled, confident learners. In Conquering Dyslexia, Dr. Hasbrouck shares the instructional approaches that work best for children who have this disorder, and the most current information for parents so they can advocate for their children and communicate with educators effectively. This book addresses:

• What is dyslexia?
• How to identify it
• Early diagnosis and intervention
• Teaching students
• Supporting English Learners

Your writing lesson was well-modeled, clear, and engaging, but your students were still at a loss when it came time to write independently. Why? There’s a good chance your kids needed more time in the “We-Do” phase of the gradual release model. In this book, Leah shows you how to maximize practice and coaching to better prepare students to write meaningfully on their own. Through the use of uncomplicated structures and systems, she walks you through choosing the right level of support for various teacher goals and student needs. You will get guidance on how to:

• Identify the components of effective writing
• Use specific writing techniques or “sessions” in your daily planning
• Differentiate strategies by grade level and student development
• Improve classroom collaboration
• Build flexibility when responding to students in the moment Some great writers are born, but many more are made. Allow We-Do Writing to help you nurture young writers by providing them with the skills and confidence to soar.

When teachers cultivate children’s agency, students achieve. It’s that simple. In W I R E for Agency, two dynamic educators name four simple moves that lead to self-efficacy in students and to responsive teaching. Teachers learn to:

• Use a framework of Watch, Intend, Reflect, and Engage as a daily tool in Workshop or any literacy program
• Address all aspects of agency with concrete actions, including cultural responsiveness, self-regulation, engagement, and growth mindset
• Envision curricula and environments for student-centered learning
• Design collaborative learning experiences that give students practice with goal setting, taking action, and reflecting on progress

When teachers are clear in their intentions during small-group instruction, all children can achieve. With this first in a three-book series addressing small-group instruction, Nancy Akhavan shares the precise instructional scaffolds striving readers need, and helps teachers:

• Form groups in culturally sensitive ways
• Activate and build background knowledge
• Ensure students are reading for most of the small-group minutes
• Toggle between teaching and assessment during the sessions
• Use coaching language that develops comprehension and confidence