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1st Annual Principals' Retreat
Austin, Texas
November 28–29, 2006
Thank you to all who participated in the Principals’ Retreat in this first year! Below are the speakers’ presentations as well as the toolkits and resources presented during the Retreat.
Presentations
- 1.1 Murphy Presentation—Leadership for Literacy [PDF 500KB]
- 1.2 Loyd Presentation—Texas Reading First Criteria: Policy to Practice [PDF 1.4MB]
- 1.3 Bryant Presentation—3-Tier Model for Reading: Responsibilities of Leaders [PDF 1.6MB]
- 1.4 J. Fletcher Presentation—What’s Happening in the Reading Brain? [PDF 3.9MB]
- 1.5 Vaughn Presentation—Response to Intervention [PDF 548KB]
- 1.6 Lee Presentation—Leadership: Bridging the Gap Between Data and Instruction [PDF 712KB]
Data Templates for Lee Presentation
- 1.7 Carlson Clarke Presentation—Data Analyses: Using Benchmark Data to Guide Instruction [PDF 796KB]
- 1.8 Walne Presentation—Leadership in Literacy for Lasting Change [PDF 3.9MB]
Session for Principals New to Reading First
- 2.2 Durand Presentation—Texas Reading First Evaluation Information: Explanation and Timeline [PDF 236KB]
- 2.3 Michel Presentation—Texas Reading First Assessment Information [PDF 1MB]
- 2.4 Wick Presentation—Overview of the 3-Tier Reading Model: Reducing Reading Difficulties for Students Grades K-3 [PDF 1.1MB]
- 2.5 Williams Presentation—Components of Effective Reading Instruction [PDF 1.3MB]
- 2.6 Wright Notes [PDF 72KB]
Toolkits and Resources
- Tool #1 3-Tier Reading Model [440KB PDF] | [472KB Word Doc]
Introduction, Video Notes Page, The 3–Tier Response to Instruction Model Summary, Panel Notes Page, Questions for Discussion, Theoretical 3-Tier Model, Actual 3-Tier Model on My Campus, School Leaders’ Planning Checklist for School-wide Implementation of the 3-Tier Reading Model
- Tool #2 Grouping Management [180KB PDF] | [328KB Word Doc]
Introduction, Video Notes Page, Effective Differentiated Instructional Practices Summary, Differentiation During Small Group Instruction Summary, Panel Notes Page, Questions for Discussion, Observation: Management Focus, Observation: Time Management, Intervention Checklist, Observing Intervention
- Tool #3 Leadership [668KB PDF] | [484KB Word Doc]
Introduction, Video Notes Page, Instructional Leadership Summary, Panel Notes Page, Questions for Discussion, Coaching Conferencing Tool: Example of Indicators Form, Coaching Conferencing Tool: Condensed Form, Coaching Conferencing Tool: Glows and Grows/Next Steps Form, Coaching Conferencing Tool: Teacher Needs Form, Reading First Campus Needs Assessment Tool (Revised), Superintendents’ Reading First Action Plan 2006-2007
- Tool #4 Data-Driven Instruction [252KB PDF]
Introduction; Video Notes Page; Data-Driven Instruction Summary; Panel Notes Page; Questions for Discussion; TPRI, Kindergarten; Tejas LEE, Kindergarten; TPRI, 1st Grade; Tejas LEE, 1st Grade; TPRI, 2nd Grade; Tejas LEE, 2nd Grade; TPRI, 3rd Grade; Tejas LEE, 3rd Grade; Identifying Needs Based on Data; Instructional Action Plan Based on Needs
- 4a Assessment [472KB Word Doc]
- 4b Assessment Year Round [100KB Excel File]
- 4c Assessment Continued [80KB Word Doc]
Again, thank you for tremendous efforts to improve success in Reading!
Texas Reading First Partnership
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