The Principal s Companion Introducing Regie Routman in Residence

The Principal’s Companion Introducing Regie Routman in Residence § Onsite literacy PD series § A toolkit of flexible solutions for diverse needs

Heinemann… § cares deeply about teachers § is wholeheartedly committed to teaching excellence § is the leader in professional teacher development § makes good teaching accessible to all § has authors and classroom resources that are transformative

Collectively over a half million copies sold since publication!

“We have more students that need intervention than teachers to teach them. ” RRIR helps principals become instructional leaders… …while increasing the effectiveness of all teachers… …especially in the regular classroom… Teachers deliver more effective initial instruction after using RRIR.

“We can’t afford to send our teachers offsite for PD. ” RRIR is “virtual PD”… …that’s much more cost favorable than traditional delivery methods… …and since it’s self-contained within the building, all the growth comes from within… RRIR allows for greater teacher buy-in and a more collaborative effort.

“We’ve already invested our time and resources into a curriculum program. ” RRIR works with all types of materials… …including ANY core reading program or writing resource… RRIR helps teachers sort out how to optimize use of their teacher guides.

“We want to set up a PLC but don’t know where to start. ” RRIR provides materials and instructions… …for creating and sustaining a PLC… …including extensive video of effective literacy practices, professional articles, and step by step activities. RRIR makes creating and sustaining your PLC easy and effective.

“Teachers learn best when they can see best practices, not just read about them. ” RRIR provides, as an average, over 50 demonstration videos with each project… …teachers have unlimited, lifetime access to these online videos… …all videos feature Regie Routman in uncensored, authentic classroom settings. RRIR makes envisioning effective literacy practices easy.

Regie’s early residencies — a laboratory for RRIR

Reading—Ardmore Elementary School, Bellevue School District, WA Percent of 4 th Graders Meeting State Standard in Reading 56% of students ELL 39% free or reduced lunch “Inadvertently, teachers and administrators can hold students back when they fail to set high expectations for all students. Each year during the residency we saw struggling children produce high quality work. ” —Angela Dunavant, Principal

Writing—Somerset Elementary School, Bellevue School District, WA Percent of 4 th Graders Meeting State Standard in Writing 34% of students ELL diverse, affluent population “Establishing common writing goals, beliefs, and practices around student learning achievement, and enjoyment has shifted and unified the whole school into a learning community. ” —Betty Hannaford, Principal

Lessons learned from original residencies § Principal’s companion—RRIR provides everything you need to be an instructional leader in your school. § Establishing shared beliefs about teaching and learning leads to more effective practices. § Teachers develop as highly knowledgeable professionals. § Establishing PLCs allows for reflection and collaboration with conversations about current research and best literacy practices. § RRIR works with any core curriculum or instructional program. § All students, including ELLs and struggling learners, demonstrate increased achievement.

RRIR and Response to Intervention (RTI) Effective literacy instruction for all students reduces the number of students who need tiered intervention. “RRIR explicitly demonstrates how to provide select and targeted intervention within daily reading and writing instruction. The resulting crucial impact is that implementation of RRIR reduces the number of children who need to go to intervention, Tier 2. ” —principal in Wisconsin

RRIR provides the Necessary Foundation for the Common Core State Standards HOW we teach impacts what students achieve. Student performance is elevated. Teacher effectiveness increases. RRIR Elevates Instructional Rigor and Relevancy

Comprehensive, research-based literacy professional development further supported by RRIR online www. regieroutman. com →

Regie Routman in Residence Raises literacy achievement school wide

Regie Routman in Residence is § Effective § Manageable § Flexible § Affordable Fits with any curriculum or PD program in place

“The most promising strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement is building the capacity of school personnel to function as a professional learning community. ” —Milbrey Mc. Laughlin, Director Center for Research on the Context of Teaching Stanford University

Characteristics of successful PLCs Teams work together to… § clarify intended outcomes § develop common assessments § analyze student achievement data § establish team improvement goals § share strategies and materials—best practices § engage in inquiry and action research about student learning. Du. Four and Eaker Professional Learning Communities at Work

Teaching Essentials § Blueprint for responsive teaching and developing a PLC within a school § Employ an Optimal Learning Model § Hold high standards for every child and give them tools to become independent learners included in RRIR! A Blueprint for Responsive Teaching and Coaching

An Optimal Learning Model (OLM) Gradual release of responsibility from teacher to student

“Students need to spend most of their time ‘doing. ’ It is in practicing that you learn what your questions are. This is why so many of our struggling readers are silent! ” —Regie Routman, 2008

Teachers will. . . § share the impact of prior learning on their teaching § watch and analyze video demonstration § interact with colleagues § § try out what they learn apply the learning to new contexts.

“Our conversations are now centered on student learning. The Optimal Learning Model has become the framework for our teaching and learning. " —Sandra Figueroa, Principal Peña Blanca Elementary School Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District, AZ “We have been able to create learning environments where students perform at higher levels and teachers find renewed enjoyment in their teaching. ” —Marilyn Jerde Executive Director of Elementary Education Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO

Leadership works § Principal is crucial to the success of any PD program but doesn’t stand alone. § The Leadership Team plans and runs the sessions and keeps the conversations going between sessions. § Ideal Leadership Team will have 3– 7 members, possibly: Principal Literacy Coach Specialist Primary Teacher Intermediate Teacher

Guidance and support for implementation § Developing PD goals § Setting up and planning § Establishing collaborative teams § Using the materials § Developing strategies for facilitating discussions and engagement § Implementing session evaluations

www. Regie. Routman. com § § § FREE resources found at www. regieroutman. com/inresidence § ALL video from RRIR projects plus supplemental video § professional journal articles § lesson plans § student work samples § facilitator support Review videos again and again Interact with Regie and teachers across the country using the discussion forum “Love that there’s no additional charge for this information. ” ―feedback from RRIR customer

Additional Resources 20 notebooks in each program additional notebooks available for $20/each

Heinemann helps districts and schools increase the impact of RRIR § PD embedded within each program § Bundling options that add more resources from Regie § A suite of professional books and professional development services § On-site professional support for RRIR: hands-on professional development and support for RRIR § Implementation by educators mentored by Regie

Content can be customized to meet school goals § Programs can be used in any order § Sessions can be adjusted to fit your calendar § Session content can be implemented as a full year curriculum or tailored to meet school goals § Videos and readings can be used for independent study § In depth training for teachers who need extra support and for teachers new to a school

Each project offers 14 complete sessions ready to draw from to complement existing PD or to implement a comprehensive full-year program

Options are virtually limitless

§ More than just a PD workshop or seminar § Ongoing PD that supports teachers and students § Aids in building a professional learning community § Online resources offer continuous updates to content as well as resources and collaborative opportunities § No yearly cost for renewal § Just the price of the consumable notebooks § You can use RRIR for any number of teachers RRIR comes with resources for up to 20 teachers — making it less than $100 per teacher to implement. THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Regie Routman in Residence is FAME = WORTHY OF PRAISE, ACCOMPLISHMENT

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