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How an Expanded Understanding of Foundational Skills Informs the Teaching of Reading and the Screening of our Children
Please join Drs. Maryanne Wolf and Sue Sears for a discussion of an expanded understanding of foundational literacy skills. Learn how “POSSUM”, an acronym that represents the multiple linguistic processes that contribute to word recognition and fluency, is supported by emerging research on the reading brain and the heterogeneity of dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Explore a resource for embedding all aspects of word knowledge in learning to read, within the context of multi-componential approaches to literacy instruction and intervention. And, consider the implications of ...
UC|CSU Collaborative Fall 2025 Webinar Series
California’s new requirement for universal early reading risk screening in grades K–2 presents a powerful opportunity to identify early needs and ensure the success of young learners in language and literacy.This three-part webinar series examines how educators, administrators, and partners can design coherent, equity-driven systems that connect early identification with effective instruction and multi-tiered supports. This series begins with an expanded view of foundational literacy and goes on to share resources to support students once screenings have been administered and how to meet individual needs.
Co-Teaching Videos
This collection of short videos explores Kern High School District's approach to building, implementing, and sustaining co-teaching district-wide. The videos feature the following topics: Launching Co-Teaching, Co-Planning, Fostering Partnerships, Pairing Co-Teachers, Master Scheduling, Progression of Co-Teaching, Coaching Co-Teachers, and Advice for School Leaders. Together, these videos provide practical insights and real-world strategies to support schools in strengthening inclusive practices. They serve as a valuable resource for educators and leaders looking to expand and sustain co-teaching in their own contexts. To get to the full SIP Collection, ...
Research Brief: Strengthening K-12 Cellphone Policies to Support Student Learning and Well-Being: Research-Based Guidance for U.S. Education Leaders
Cellphones have become part of students’ daily lives—powerful tools for learning, connection, and self-expression. At the same time, their use in schools can raise concerns around attention, stress, and safety. With more U.S. states moving toward regulation, education leaders have both a challenge and an opportunity to develop school cellphone policies that promote healthy, equitable, and effective technology use. This research brief translates developmental science and policy trends into evidence-based recommendations for K-12 leaders to support focused learning, healthy digital habits, and safer school environments.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Master Scheduling (East Bakersfield High School, Kern High School District)
The video illustrates how Kern High School District designs master schedules to support co-teaching and inclusive learning, ensuring that staffing, class times, and resource allocation align with co-teaching needs. It highlights the importance of strategic planning, collaboration among administrators, and flexibility to accommodate shared planning time and co-teacher pairings. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Master Scheduling (Mira Monte High School, Kern High School District)
The video illustrates how Kern High School District designs master schedules to support co-teaching and inclusive learning, ensuring that staffing, class times, and resource allocation align with co-teaching needs. It highlights the importance of strategic planning, collaboration among administrators, and flexibility to accommodate shared planning time and co-teacher pairings. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Pairing Co-Teachers (East Bakersfield High School, Kern High School District)
This video highlights how Kern High School District intentionally pairs co-teachers to foster complementary strengths, support shared responsibility, and enhance instruction for inclusive classrooms. It also shows how site administrators match teachers based on skills, experience, and teaching style and how that pairing leads to better planning, communication, and student outcomes. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Advice for School Leaders (Mira Monte High School, Kern High School District)
The video offers guidance for school leaders on implementing and sustaining effective co-teaching practices in their schools. It emphasizes their role in setting vision, providing resources (such as professional development and scheduling), and creating supportive structures so that co-teaching isn’t just an initiative but a well-integrated practice. Leaders are encouraged to monitor progress, use data for continuous improvement, and build collaborative and trusting relationships among staff. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Coaching Co-Teachers (Mira Monte High School, Kern High School District)
This video focuses on how Kern High School District uses coaching to develop co-teaching partnerships, enhancing teacher skills through observation, feedback, and shared reflection. It shows how instructional coaches and administrators support co-teachers in refining their practice, collaborating more deeply, and ensuring consistency in inclusive classrooms. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.
Inclusive Practices in Action: Progression of Co-Teaching (Mira Monte High School, Kern High School District)
This video traces how co-teaching practices evolve over time within a district as teachers gain experience and systems mature. It shows stages of development—from initial setup and teacher pairing through ongoing refinement of roles, collaboration routines, and instructional alignment. The progression highlights how regular feedback, sustained support, and data-driven adjustments help deepen co-teaching effectiveness. To get to the full SIP Collection, click here.