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© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Maximizing Student Learning Through Flexible Grouping Session 4

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Objectives We will be able to: Identify key principles of flexible grouping Identify important considerations for planning and conducting small groups (within and outside of the Skills block) 3

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Flexible Grouping in the Skills Strand Goal – automatic and reliable decoders Why is flexible grouping so important in reaching this goal? 4 instruction begins with the earliest gaps

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Grouping Principles 5 Data DrivenStudents are grouped based on assessment data Instruction starts with the earliest gaps FlexibleStudents are regrouped on an ongoing basis

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Maximizing Learning and Support Step 1: Grouping Decisions Ongoing Review of Assessment Data Step 2: Identifying opportunities for small group support 6

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© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Why There is a Need for Grouping Diverse Group of Needs 8 Grade 1, Unit 2 Grade 2, Unit 1 2.Group demonstrates gaps Instruction in Gr. 1 skills -or- Grade 2 A&R Guide 1.Group on-grade level

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Flexible Grouping Options Within a classroom (2-3 groups in one class) Within a grade level (e.g., grouping across all grade 2 classes) Across grade levels (e.g., grouping across K–2) 9

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. K 1 2 Class 1 Class 2 Individual Classrooms Have Diverse Student Needs

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Classroom-Level Grouping Narrows the Range of Needs to Be Addressed During Instruction and Practice K 1 2 Class 1 Class

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Grade-Level Grouping Further Narrows the Range of Needs To Be Addressed During Instruction & Practice K 1 2 Class 1 Class

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. K12 Class 1 Class 2 Grouping Across Multiple Grades Allows for Even Tighter Groups with Similar Needs

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Benefits & Barriers ‘on pace’ 14 ‘gifted’ ‘more support’ centers GRAIR Pausing Points Other Meeting Diverse Needs Teacher Planning independent activities lesson(s) 60 minutes daily scheduling teacher communication

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Adjusting Groups based on Data Opportunities to regroup students based on data: Grade 1: end of units 1, 4, 6 Grade 2: end of units 1, 3, 5 15 Kindergarten: Grouping placement – end of unit 5 Regroup – end of unit 8 NTI July 2014 K-2 ELA Teachers, Session 8

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Reflection Log What is your current practice? A.group students based on assessment data B.plan to begin grouping students based on assessment data Reflect on your current practice. 16 The ideas you capture here can support you when developing action plan. (PW p. 21)

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Partner Share Share with a Partner: current (or proposed) flexible grouping practice what’s working and/or possible enhancements 17

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Flexible Grouping Reflection Log Take a minute to record any new insight based on your partner conversation. 18 (PW p. 21)

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© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The Power of Small Group Instruction Opportunity to further differentiate as warranted for a particular group of students Activities and Groups are informed by:  Unit assessment data  Informal assessment (e.g., observation, student performance on daily activities) 20

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. When is the Best Time to Conduct Small Groups? 21 During SkillsOutside of Skills 1.Student Readers3.GRAIR 2.Skills Reinforcement Practice

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© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Groups – with Student Readers What could small group reading practice look like? Possible exercises: teacher modeling reading teacher providing guided practice multiple readings choral/echo readings partner reading 23

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© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Group – with Skills Reinforcement Practice Students who need more support: Provide guided scaffolding to group working on practice worksheet. Select another activity from Pausing Point or A&R Guide to provide targeted remediation 25

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Group Instruction: GRAIR Guided Reading/Accountable Independent Reading (outside of Skills block) 26

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License GRAIR Activities for GRAIR may include: Guided reading Independent reading Enrichment Targeted Instruction: Pausing Point/A&R Guide Activities A&R Guide Lessons 27

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Group Logistics Who will lead groups? (teacher, other adult support, independently lead?)

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Group Logistics Who will lead groups? (teacher, other adult support, independently lead?) How many groups will the teacher work with daily? (group rotation)

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Rotating Two Groups 30 Small Group with Teacher Student Led (Independent) Activities

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Rotating Three Groups 31 Small Group with Teacher Aide Small Group with Teacher Student Led (Independent) Activities

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Group Logistics Who will lead groups? (teacher, other adult support, independently lead?) How many groups will the teacher work with daily? (group rotation) Where will students be working?

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Where will Students be Working? Designating Workstations 33 small group independent work partner work center activities

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Classroom Management Establishing routines (modeling expectations) Providing Student to Practice Routines 34 transitions completing independent tasks collection of completed work completing center activities cleanup of center activities rotating centers tracking center work completing pair tasks

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Small Group Logistics Who will lead groups? (teacher, other adult support, independently lead?) How many groups will the teacher work with daily? (group rotation) Where will students be working? What will students be doing? (in small group & independently)

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. What will Students be Doing? Participating in small group instruction Working with some level of independence:  Individual  Partner  Adult facilitation 36

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. What could Students Complete Independently? Possible activities for students who need more support: Independently/with a partner rereading the same decodable text Center activity/task providing decoding practice on identified sound-spelling Guided support by Teacher Aide 37

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. What could Students Complete Independently? Possible activities for students who need less support: Read independently/with partners Read supplemental stories in the decodable readers Complete skills reinforcement activity/task 38

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Planning Independent Activities Student Stamina Length of independent work Expectation of Task/Center 39

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. CKLA Center Activities Multiple Center Activities Pausing Points Assessment & Remediation Guide Used as: Independent Centers (think of student stamina) Guided Activities 40

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Your Turn With a Partner, select a grade level activity & identify: Matching Skills (what skills do students need more support or practice) Preparation Involved Level of Independence:  Independent/partner center  Guided activity Within/outside Skills block  Staff supports available  Length of activity 41

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Debrief: How Would You Use these Activities? 42 Kindergarten: Race to the Top Grade 1: Spicy Sentences Grade 2: Word Block

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Keep In Mind Select resources address an identified need Identify whether independent or teacher guided  Begin as teacher guided then transition to independent  Adapt activity Center Activities can be used in flexible ways. They are most effective when carefully thought out. 43

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Reflection Log What is your current practice? A.Conduct small groups. B.Plan to begin instituting small group instruction. Reflect on your current practice. 44 The ideas you capture here can support you when developing action plan. (PW p. 22)

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Summary Small groups should always be used flexibly Groups reflect a data-driven instructional approach 45

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© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Developing a Plan What are your goals around the practices of: Flexible grouping Small group instruction Draft a plan to meet these goals… 47

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Developing a Plan 1.Identify two long-term goals 2.For one of your goals: Identify one short-term milestone o What would you hope to accomplish within the next 6 months in moving toward this goal? Identify two action items o What can you put in place in the near future to help you reach your milestone? Be prepared to share Repeat step #2 with the second milestone

© 2015 Core Knowledge Foundation. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution- NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Stand Pair & Share Stand and find a partner (from a different table) Share plan Provide partner feedback on:  milestones  action items 49