Inspired Instruction LLC

02/11/2026

Today, millions of students leave school without the literacy skills needed to fully access information, opportunity, and civic life. The data is sobering—but the solutions are within reach.

In our newest blog, we explore:
🔎 The root causes behind persistent literacy gaps
⚠️ The long-term consequences for students and society
✅ Practical, research-backed strategies secondary schools can implement now

From explicit vocabulary and writing strategies to reading apprenticeship and genre study, this piece challenges schools to close the “knowing vs. doing” gap in literacy instruction.

💡 Literacy is not just an ELA issue—it’s a schoolwide responsibility.

👉 Read the full blog and register here: https://hubs.la/Q042Ht_-0

01/09/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Inspired Instruction! 🎉

As we welcome 2026, our newest blog explores the power of new beginnings—for ourselves, our students, and our school communities.

From offering students genuine fresh starts, to resetting classroom management with research-backed strategies, to extending grace and shedding old frustrations, this piece is packed with practical wisdom for teachers and principals alike.

🌱 Discover how small shifts in mindset and practice can create big changes in classroom climate.
😊 Learn why “a smile can fix a lot” might be the most meaningful resolution you make this year.
📚 Grounded in insights from Hattie, Marzano, and decades of classroom experience.

Start the year with renewed clarity, compassion, and confidence.
👉 Read the full blog here: https://hubs.la/Q03-cg8H0

Here’s to fresh starts, stronger classrooms, and more reasons to smile in 2026! ✨💙

12/19/2025

🌟 New on the Inspired Instruction Blog! 🌟

After nearly four decades in education, retired Principal Dawn Kelly shares how Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) transformed her school’s culture—from a “gotcha” environment to a positive, predictable, student-centered community where everyone could thrive.

In this inspiring interview, Principal Kelly explains:
✅ What PBIS really is
✅ How it shifted staff mindsets from policing to teaching
✅ Why fidelity matters
✅ What leaders must do to make PBIS truly work

If your school is looking to strengthen climate, refresh PBIS efforts, or launch the framework with purpose, this is a must-read.

👉 Check out the full blog here:
https://hubs.ly/Q03YM6580

07/14/2025

Refresh your instructional toolkit this summer with Inspired Instruction’s Open Enrollment Courses! 🧠

Designed for individual educators and school leaders, these virtual sessions offer practical, hands-on strategies you can implement right away—no matter your grade level or role.

Whether you're looking to boost student engagement, strengthen instruction, or lead more effectively, there's a session for you. Join from anywhere, learn from expert facilitators, and leave with ready-to-use tools.

💡 Professional learning that meets you where you are.
💻 Flexible. Actionable. Built for busy educators.

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07/12/2025

It’s National Simplicity Day💡—the perfect time to simplify your classroom routines!

New teachers (and vets too!), grab our FREE Ultimate Back-to-School Routines and Procedures Checklist to:

✅ Set clear expectations
✅ Start strong with smooth routines
✅ Minimize chaos, maximize learning

Download Below ⬇️