Small Group Instruction

ELA & MATH

TEACHERS:

• Classroom teachers are providing small group instruction (Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction).

• Will meet with small groups of students using Tier 1 instruction DAILY. 

• RESOURCE Tier 2 - INTO READING and ON GRADE LEVEL INSTRUCTION, AMIRA, Scholastic Book Room

• RESOURCE Tier 3 - Heggerty or Reading Horizons, Florida Center for Reading Research activities

• FRIDAY will be a day of assessment, goal tracking, progress monitoring, and student data talks. 

STUDENTS:

• Will participate in small group instruction based on their identified gaps and needs

• Will acquire new skills and show academic growth

• Be engaged and productive when not actively participating in a small group lesson.

MLK 2025-2026 90 Day Plan (1st Semester) is focusing on Small Group Literacy instruction.

Big Rock #1: Reading (A statement identifying the change initiative written in positive, actionable language. (i.e. Reading: Core Instruction: Implementation of Read Alouds with fidelity)).

Reading:  Core Instruction-Small Group Instruction with fidelity 

Universal Literacy Instruction Checklist:  #7-Small group Tier 1 (at grade level) literacy instruction is consistently adjusted based on student data and aligned with the district’s instructional framework.  The instruction allows for repetition and assessment of skill mastery and includes:

1. Differentiated instruction:  focuses on tailoring instruction to meet the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of students.

2. Scaffolded instruction: focuses on providing temporary support, guidance, and structure to help students grasp new concepts, skills, or tasks.

3. Accelerate/Enriched Instruction:  focus on providing activities and experiences that stimulate and expand intellectual curiosity while deepening learning beyond the regular curriculum

Desired Outcome: (What will be different if you are successful in addressing Problem of Practice? What are the ideal adult behaviors? What are the ideal student experiences?) 

Teachers will be transitioning into small group instruction to effectively differentiate instruction as observed in focus walks and observations with 100% of our PreK-4th grade classrooms.  

Wildly Important Goal!  100% of classes will be meeting in 2 small groups by September 29, 2025