Mrs. Allen, Woodville HS Counselor

22/04/2020

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

18/04/2020

Pirate Math Equation Quest is an intensive word-problem intervention for elementary children.

18/04/2020

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By middle school, the number of multisyllable words that kids read increases greatly from elementary school. We share how to help students read multisyllable words with sounding out activities you can do at home. Download the handouts highlighting a five-step process as well as sample words to practice reading. Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Swanson.

18/04/2020

Video #8 is up! https://tinyurl.com/qp7hkbk

When kids read, they often encounter academic vocabulary. These are words that aren’t commonly used in conversation. Kids need help understanding these words. In this video, we share a routine that can make learning academic vocabulary easy and provide a free vocabulary organizer handout! Hosted by Dr. Colleen Reutebuch.

18/04/2020

Video #7 is live! https://tinyurl.com/qp7hkbk

Caregivers should not feel like they have to cover all aspects of early reading. See some tips and examples for supporting a small, but important, set of phonics skills for beginning readers: Learning letter-sound knowledge, and using letter-sounds to read and spell words. Hosted by Dr. Nathan Clemens (and a special guest star)!

18/04/2020

Video #6 is live! Go to https://tinyurl.com/qp7hkbk

ABOUT VIDEO #6: Fractions! That word brings a lot of dread to both kids and adults, but understanding fractions is necessary for success in math at all grade levels, and fractions can be fun! Join us to learn how to talk about fractions and demonstrate fractions with items found in your home. Hosted by Sarah Powell.

18/04/2020

Video #5 is up! Go to https://tinyurl.com/qp7hkbk

ABOUT VIDEO #5: Some older students may need extra support and motivation while reading. One way is with partner reading. Partner reading leads to discussions about the text and lets you have fun reading with your child. A free partner reading guide is also provided! Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Swanson.

07/04/2020

As more and more schools close in the wake of covid-19, educators are shifting to online instruction. Here is a rundown of free resources recommended by the Institute of Education Sciences with suggestions for how practitioners and administrators can navigate them.

TAKE A LOOK:https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/infographics/pdf/REL_SE_Locating_the_Latest_Research_on_K12_Online_and_Blended_Learning.pdf

07/04/2020

The first video in our series is now available! View it at https://tinyurl.com/qp7hkbk

ABOUT VIDEO #1: Now that many kids will be doing school work at home, MOTIVATION might be important! Join us to learn how to plan for work at home, set the stage, and support your child. Be sure to download the free guide! Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Swanson.

07/04/2020

Video #3 is now live! View it at: https://tinyurl.com/qp7hkbk

ABOUT VIDEO 3: Kids in the early stages of reading need lots of opportunities to read with support from an adult, and when school is out, reading at home is even more important. Here are some tips and ideas for reading with your elementary-aged kid, and ways to make it fun and motivating. Hosted by Dr. Nathan Clemens.

07/04/2020

As governments shutter cities, experts fear the long-term impacts of coronavirus: Suicides, domestic abuse, public health.

05/04/2020