Level-Up Labs: Delivering Foundational Literacy Support in Supplemental SDI Settings
This session is designed for teachers of Focused Reading and Writing (middle school) and Power English or Learning Transitions (high school)—courses that provide supplemental specially designed instruction (SDI) in foundational literacy. We’ll focus on the “how” of lesson planning: designing effective, age-respectful instruction that addresses decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You’ll explore high-leverage instructional routines, discuss how to sequence lessons based on student data, and consider how to balance skill-building with student engagement. Leave with practical tools and planning strategies to strengthen your SDI and help students make meaningful progress.
