Explore our collection of free classroom resources designed to support foundational literacy skills, including a colorful handwriting poster that reinforces proper writing posture; a helpful spelling errors chart that explains the three main types of spelling mistakes; and student-friendly fluency bookmarks, complete with a teacher guide, to build confident, expressive reading in grades K–2. […]
For Schools
Making Writing Instruction Work: Practical Tools, Real Results
By Leigh Buettler, M.S.Ed. I consistently hear from teachers that their curriculum doesn’t really include writing instruction. Sure, there are writing prompts, but there often aren’t full lesson plans educators can use to actually teach students how to write. On top of this, many educators report leaving their preparatory programs feeling unprepared to deliver systematic, […]
Support for Teachers, Success for Students
By Leigh Buettler, M.S.Ed. Teaching is complex, demanding work, and having a strong network of support makes all the difference. As the start of September stirs up anticipation of new beginnings, fresh energy, and the joy of new school supplies that carried me through 15 years of teaching, I remember the years that stand out […]
Reflecting on a Year of Growth: Key Insights & PD Resources
By Leigh Buettler, M.S.Ed. Now that the school year has wrapped up, it feels like the perfect time to look back at some of the topics we’ve covered in our professional development newsletter. This year, we dug into how to sharpen literacy instruction using clear mastery criteria so students can build strong, automatic reading skills […]
Is your Tier 2 instruction meeting every learner’s needs?
By Leigh Buettler, M.S.Ed. A few years ago, I decided to learn how to knit, and took advantage of easy access to a local yarn shop that offered a variety of high-quality classes. I began with a true beginner’s course and a simple project: a scarf. The instruction was paced to match our needs, and […]
Affordable, Flexible Coaching and PD for Teachers & Teams
By Leigh Buettler, M.S.Ed. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, especially in the world of education. As summer grows near, with the school year close behind it, thinking about upcoming professional development options can be stressful or overwhelming. The Stern Center is here to help you take the stress out of […]
