Dear K–2 Team and Interventionists,

As part of our continued focus on strong foundational literacy instruction, we’ll be conducting UFLI walkthroughs again this fall—just as we did last year. These walkthroughs are meant to support our systems, not evaluate individual performance. Our goal is to ensure consistency and alignment across classrooms to best support all students.

Focus of This Round:
We’ll be observing the first half of Part 1 of the UFLI lesson, which includes:

• Phonemic Awareness

• Visual Drill

• Auditory Drill

• Blending Drill

Walkthrough Timing:

• Walkthroughs will occur during the first 15 minutes of your UFLI Part 1 lesson on Mondays or Wednesdays.

Walkthrough Window:

• September 15–26, 2025

Action Step:

• Please sign up for a slot with Geraldene as soon as possible. Early sign-ups will have access to the most flexible time options.

Walkthrough Form:

• We’ll use this form to guide our observations during the visit. I’ve attached a PDF copy so you can see exactly what we’ll be looking for and how we’re tracking it.

Optional Resource:

• For short example videos of each lesson component, this playlist may be helpful:

  • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA9eamOgcbdsX0c49NPv1Np6JBXhZ7uaP

Want Individual Feedback?

• While the walkthroughs are system-focused, if you would like individual feedback or a follow-up conversation, I’d be happy to connect. Please feel free to reach out—I’m learning alongside you and always open to growing in this work together.

Thank you for your commitment to strong, consistent instruction across our building. I’m looking forward to being in your classrooms and continuing this important work as a team.

Sean

As we continue our journey with the Wit and Wisdom curriculum, I'm excited to share that starting January 6th through February 14th, Clayton and I will be conducting another round of classroom walkthroughs. This phase of our visits will be particularly focused on TA1—how well module and lesson-level questions and learning goals are communicated and used to set a purpose for learning and drive inquiry.

Our goal this year is to deeply understand and support the implementation of these fundamental aspects of our new curriculum. Observing TA1 in action is crucial as it lays the groundwork for effective inquiry and learning in our classrooms. We look forward to seeing all the innovative ways you're integrating these strategies and learning together how we can continuously improve our practices.

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. See you soon in your classrooms!

Sean

Indicator TA.1

Communicates and uses module- and lesson-level questions and learning goals to set a purpose for learning and to drive inquiry

Descriptors

• Reviews the Essential Question at the start and end of a module, or as called for

• Reviews the Focusing Question at the start and end of a Focusing Question arc of lessons, or as called for

• Displays questions as appropriate for ease of reference

• Reviews the Content Framing Question daily

• Communicates the student learning goals in language and formats accessible to students

• Explicitly connects learning activities and knowledge to guiding questions and learning goals

• Returns to the Content Framing Question at the end of the core lesson the lesson’s Craft Question(s)

• Asks the lesson’s text-dependent questions

• Rather than providing answers, ensures that students answer questions when appropriate 

• Asks the lesson’s text-dependent questions

• Rather than providing answers, ensures that students answer questions when appropriate.