The Principal’s Companion Introducing Regie Routman in Residence
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The Principal’s CompanionIntroducing Regie Routman in Residence
Onsite literacy PD series
A toolkit of flexible solutions for diverse needs
cares deeply about teachers
is wholeheartedly committed to teaching excellence
is the leader in professional teacher development
makes good teaching accessible to all
has authors and classroom resources that are transformative
Heinemann…
Collectively over a half million copies sold since publication!
“We have more students that need intervention than teachers to teach them.”
RRIR helps principals become instructional leaders…
…while increasing the effectiveness of all teachers…
…especially in the regular classroom…
Teachers deliver more effective initial instruction after using RRIR.
“We can’t afford to send our teachers offsite for PD.”
RRIR is “virtual PD”…
…and since it’s self-contained within the building, all the growth comes from within…
RRIR allows for greater teacher buy-in and a more collaborative effort.
…that’s much more cost favorable than traditional delivery methods…
“We’ve already invested our time and resources into a curriculum program.”
RRIR works with all types of materials…
…including ANY core reading program or writing resource…
RRIR helps teachers sort out how to optimize use of their teacher guides.
“We want to set up a PLC but don’t know where to
start.”RRIR provides materials and
instructions…
…for creating and sustaining a PLC…
…including extensive video of effective literacy practices, professional articles, and
step by step activities.
RRIR makes creating and sustaining your PLC easy and effective.
“Teachers learn best when they can seesee best practices, not just read about them.”
RRIR provides, as an average, over 50 demonstration videos with each project…
…teachers have unlimited, lifetime access to these online videos…
…all videos feature Regie Routman in uncensored, authentic classroom settings.
RRIR makes envisioning effective literacy practices easy.
Regie’s early residencies — a laboratory for RRIR
“Inadvertently, teachers and administrators can hold students back when they fail to set high expectations for all students. Each year during the residency we saw struggling
children produce high quality work.” —Angela Dunavant, Principal
Reading—Ardmore Elementary School, Bellevue School District, WA
56% of students ELL39% free or reduced lunch
Percent of 4th Graders Meeting State Standard in Reading
Writing—Somerset Elementary School, Bellevue School District, WA
“Establishing common writing goals, beliefs, and practices around student learning achievement, and enjoyment has shifted and unified the whole school
into a learning community.” —Betty Hannaford, Principal
34% of students ELLdiverse, affluent population
Percent of 4th Graders Meeting State Standard in Writing
Principal’s companion—RRIR provides everything you need to be an instructional leader in your school.
Establishing shared beliefs about teaching and learning leads to more effective practices.
Teachers develop as highly knowledgeable professionals.
Establishing PLCs allows for reflection and collaboration with conversations about current research and best literacy practices.
RRIR works with any core curriculum or instructional program.
All students, including ELLs and struggling learners, demonstrate increased achievement .
Lessons learned from original residencies
RRIR and Response to Intervention (RTI)
Effective literacy instruction for all students reduces the number of students who need tiered intervention.
“RRIR explicitly demonstrates how to provide select and targeted intervention within daily reading and writing instruction. The resulting crucial impact is that implementation of RRIR reduces the number of children who need to go to intervention, Tier 2.”
—principal in Wisconsin
RRIR provides the Necessary Foundation for the Common Core State Standards
HOW we teach impacts what students achieve.
Student performance is elevated.
Teacher effectiveness increases.
RRIR Elevates Instructional Rigor and Relevancy
Comprehensive, research-basedliteracy professional development
further supported by RRIR online www.regieroutman.com →
Regie Routman in Residence
Raises literacy achievement school wide
Effective
Manageable
Flexible
Affordable
Fits with any curriculum or PD program in place
Regie Routman in Residence is
“The most promising strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement is building the capacity of school personnel to function as a professional learning community.”
—Milbrey McLaughlin, Director Center for Research on the Context of Teaching
Stanford University
Teams work together to…
clarify intended outcomes
develop common assessments
analyze student achievement data
establish team improvement goals
share strategies and materials—best practices
engage in inquiry and action research about student learning.
Characteristics of successful PLCs
DuFour and EakerProfessional Learning Communities at Work
Teaching Essentials
Blueprint for responsive teaching and developing a PLC within a school
Employ an Optimal Learning Model
Hold high standards for every child and give them tools to become independent learners
A Blueprint for Responsive Teaching and Coaching
included in RRIR!included in RRIR!
An Optimal Learning Model (OLM)Gradual release of responsibility from teacher to student
“Students need to spend most of their time ‘doing.’ It is in practicing that you learn what
your questions are. This is why so many of our struggling readers are silent! ”
—Regie Routman, 2008
share the impact of prior learning on their teaching
watch and analyze video demonstration
interact with colleagues
try out what they learn apply the learning to new contexts.
Teachers will...
“Our conversations are now centered on student learning. The Optimal Learning Model has become the framework for our teaching and learning."
—Sandra Figueroa, PrincipalPeña Blanca Elementary School
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District, AZ
“We have been able to create learning environments where students perform at higher levels and teachers find renewed enjoyment in their teaching.”
—Marilyn JerdeExecutive Director of Elementary Education
Adams 12 Five Star Schools, CO
Leadership works
Principal is crucial to the success of any PD program but doesn’t stand alone.
The Leadership Team plans and runs the sessions and keeps the conversations going between sessions.
Ideal Leadership Team will have 3–7 members, possibly:
Principal
Literacy Coach
Specialist
Primary Teacher
Intermediate Teacher
Developing PD goals
Setting up and planning
Establishing collaborative teams
Using the materials
Developing strategies for facilitating discussions and engagement
Implementing session evaluations
Guidance and support for implementation
FREE resources found at www.regieroutman.com/inresidence
ALL video from RRIR projects plus supplemental video professional journal articles lesson plans student work samples facilitator support
Review videos again and again Interact with Regie and teachers across the
country using the discussion forum
www.RegieRoutman.com
“Love that there’s no additional charge for this information.”
―feedback from RRIR customer
Additional Resources
20 notebooks in each program additional notebooks available for $20/each
Heinemann helps districts and schools increase the impact of RRIR
PD embedded within each program
Bundling options that add more resources from Regie
A suite of professional books and professional development services
On-site professional support for RRIR: hands-on professional development and support for RRIR
Implementation by educators mentored by Regie
Programs can be used in any order
Sessions can be adjusted to fit your calendar
Session content can be implemented as a full year curriculum or tailored to meet school goals
Videos and readings can be used for independent study
In depth training for teachers who need extra support and for teachers new to a school
Content can be customized to meet school goals
Each project offers 14 complete sessions ready to draw from to complement existing PD or to
implement a comprehensive full-year program
Options are virtually limitless
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
More than just a PD workshop or seminar
Ongoing PD that supports teachers and students
Aids in building a professional learning community
Online resources offer continuous updates to content as well as resources and collaborative opportunities
No yearly cost for renewal Just the price of the consumable notebooks
You can use RRIR for any number of teachers
RRIR comes with resources for up to 20 teachers — making it less than $100 per teacher to implement.
FAME = WORTHY OF PRAISE, ACCOMPLISHMENT
Regie Routman in Residence is
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