Regional Spotlight: Early Progress Foreshadows Successes to Come By Blair Jinks, Regional Literacy Specialist As a Regional Literacy Specialist with The Center for Literacy & Learning, I feel so privileged to have the opportunity to work in Calcasieu Parish, a parish that has welcomed me with open arms! Working with schools that support … [Read more...] about Regional Spotlight: Early Progress Foreshadows Successes to Come
The Processes of Comprehension
The Processes of Comprehension By Janee’ Butler, Literacy & Learning Specialist Let’s talk comprehension!! Not the comprehension of how many of us view or understand comprehension. But, for a moment let’s approach it as a cognitive function. Let’s view it from the lens of cognitive psychologists and linguists, better understanding the … [Read more...] about The Processes of Comprehension
This New Virtual World…. What Does It Mean for the Youngest Learner?
This New Virtual World….What Does It Mean for the Youngest Learner? By Holly Harris As Early Childhood Educators, we have spent our entire careers honing our skills to teach young children in person. We have learned how to guide a child with a simple look, a question, or a touch of a hand. And poof! Almost overnight our field has been turned … [Read more...] about This New Virtual World…. What Does It Mean for the Youngest Learner?
Plain Talk Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning™ Zoom Virtual Backgrounds By the Center for Development and Learning The Center for Development and Learning is actively moving forward with our plans for the 2021 Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning™ Institute. In the meantime, we have created four custom backgrounds so you can bring your favorite … [Read more...] about Plain Talk Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
Supporting Parents During School Closures
Supporting Parents During School Closures By the Center for Development and Learning With childcare centers and schools closed, the Center for Development and Learning has turned its attention to supporting parents during this unusual time. We know how difficult it is to balance remote working while homeschooling children with minimal guidance … [Read more...] about Supporting Parents During School Closures
Understanding The Learning Process To Effectively Differentiate Instruction
Understanding The Learning Process To Effectively Differentiate Instruction By The Center for Development and Learning The underlying ability a teacher must have to orchestrate differentiated instruction day after day, hour after hour, by assessing his/her students and adjusting strategies and tactics moment by moment, requires sophisticated … [Read more...] about Understanding The Learning Process To Effectively Differentiate Instruction