This professional development session highlights explicit (direct) instruction as a core approach for strengthening literacy outcomes, especially for students who struggle to read. The facilitator will define explicit instruction and share practical ways to use modeling, common language, and consistent routines across classrooms and grade levels. The session also examines gradual release of responsibility (I do, We do, You do), frequent opportunities to build automaticity, and the value of spaced practice through spiral review. 

Key Focus Areas:

An overview and definition of explicit (direct) instruction 

Gradual release of responsibility: I do, We do, You do 

Importance of frequent student opportunities to build automaticity

The role, use, and importance of spiral review

The role of immediate corrective feedback

*Participants will receive Two Professional Development Hours completion of this course.

Requirements for Completion and Certificate:

• Complete viewing of enforced video

• Complete attached handouts

• Minimum 80% score on course test 

• Complete end-of-course evaluation

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**The PD hours listed represent the estimated time it will take to complete this session.