Channelling the precision and energy of a dynamic team,Amelia will lead you and cheer you on in this engaging professional development session designed to help you create literacy small groups that truly shine! Just like the iconic team thrives on discipline and excellence, your literacy small groups can reach new heights by blending research-based best practices with practical, easy-to-implement strategies.

This session will guide you through the full process of building standout small groups, starting with informal data collection and assessment to pinpoint student needs. Grounded in research and evidence based practices, she’ll show you how to analyze student progress, identify gaps, and form dynamic, fluid groups. Leveraging strategies that are aligned to the Science of Reading, you’ll learn how to:

• Organize with Confidence: Set up your small groups using efficient systems to manage rotations, schedules, and materials.
• Instruct with Impact: Implement evidence-based activities that align with phonics, comprehension, and vocabulary instruction.
• Adapt with Ease: Keep groups fluid, adjusting based on ongoing informal assessments and student growth.

By the end of this session, you’ll leave with a plan for small group literacy instruction that is as adaptable and effective as the cheerleaders’ iconic routines—helping all your students take center stage in their literacy journey.

Are you ready to craft small groups that stand out and make learning a star-studded success? Join us and make it happen!