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Foundational Literacy Heather Ballantine Foundational Literacy Heather Ballantine

Beyond Just Books: How to Build a Library that Builds Readers

Building a classroom library is about more than just having books. Learn how to create two distinct, purpose-driven libraries for students developing basic reading skills—one for decodable texts to help students build foundational skills and confidence, and another for read-alouds—to help students build their language and background knowledge.

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Administrators Heather Ballantine Administrators Heather Ballantine

Is Your School Ready to Hire a Literacy Coach?

Don't just hire a literacy coach—get your school ready for success. This blog post explores three essential questions to ask about your team's mindset, instructional tools, and practices to ensure your new coach can truly drive literacy improvement. Learn how to prepare your school for the transformative change a literacy coach can bring.

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