Our knowledge-building curriculum is designed to lay a robust foundation for lifelong learning. This approach centers on gradually expanding students' understanding across various subjects through structured and sequenced content. The curriculum is built on more key principles below, but the learning foundation is always the first step.
Our lessons place a strong emphasis on science and social studies content. These subjects are crucial for developing an understanding of the natural world, historical contexts, and social structures, fostering a sense of curiosity and awareness about the world around us.
The curriculum includes SEL topics to help students develop essential life skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Integrating SEL into daily lessons supports students' emotional and social development, ensuring a well-rounded education.
Our curriculum features books and materials that reflect a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. This diversity helps all students see themselves represented in their learning and fosters an appreciation for the rich tapestry of human experience.
We understand the challenge of fitting all necessary content into a school day. By integrating SEL, science, and social studies topics into literacy instruction, educators can address multiple learning goals simultaneously. This approach provides more flexibility in schedules, reduces stress for educators, and ensures comprehensive coverage of essential subjects.
Our curriculum includes explicit grammar instruction, following a clear scope and sequence for each grade level. Teachers use digital slides for visual learning and student workbooks for writing responses. Read-alouds are utilized to highlight specific grammar points, and students are encouraged to identify and discuss these grammar elements. When students write their responses, they should highlight the grammar used and discuss how it was applied in their writing. This method ensures that grammar skills are reinforced through both reading and writing activities, providing practical and contextual learning experiences.
Teaching reading by skill level rather than grade level is essential for providing individualized instruction, addressing learning gaps, and preventing frustration. This approach builds a strong foundation, accommodates diverse learners, and encourages continuous growth, fostering a positive environment for lifelong learning and success in reading. It recognizes that students progress at different rates and ensures that each student receives appropriate support tailored to their unique needs.
Welcome! I am excited to share a bit about my journey and passion for education. I hold a Master's degree in Education and have had the privilege of working as a classroom teacher for over 10 years. My experiences in the classroom have been invaluable, allowing me to understand the joys and challenges educators face daily.
Currently, I serve as an Instructional Coach in East Hartford, Connecticut, where I work closely with teachers to enhance their instructional practices and support their professional growth. Everything I do is student-centered, ensuring that all efforts are ultimately directed toward improving student outcomes and fostering a positive learning environment.
Having firsthand experience with the complexities of teaching, I recognized the need for a comprehensive resource for literacy instruction. I wanted to create a platform that would provide teachers with high-quality, research-based instructional materials, eliminating the need for them to search for supplemental resources. This led me to develop a structured literacy platform designed to support student learning and to help educators deepen their understanding of scientific research on how children learn to read.
I am deeply passionate about education and dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential. My goal is to empower teachers with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the classroom, ultimately fostering an environment where every student can thrive.
If you are interested in more information, have any questions about my program, or just want to chat about literacy, you can contact me at angela@acceleratelearning.us.
Thank you,
Angela
Our mission is to provide a high-quality reading intervention platform that supports student learning and gives ALL students an opportunity to gain academic achievement to become lifelong learners.
We want to empower students, support teachers and families, and improve the quality of education.
Phonological Awareness & Letter Naming/Letter Sounds
Phonological Awareness & Beyond CVC Patterns
Phonological Awareness & CVC Patterns
Multisyllabic Word Reading
Advanced Phonics
Phonological Awareness & Long Vowel Patterns
Pattern Review
Sound Fluency
Sound Dictation
Phoneme Segmentation
Phoneme/Grapheme Connections
Word Reading
Word Dictation
Decodable Content Passages
Sentence Dictation
Oral Language Development