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The Role of Formative Assessment in Guiding Instruction
Effective instruction begins with understanding what students know—and what they’re ready to learn next. Formative assessment plays a crucial role in that process. Unlike high-stakes summative tests, formative assessments are ongoing, low-pressure opportunities for educators to gather insights, adjust instruction, and support students in real time. When used consistently and strategically, these assessments drive meaningful growth and ensure instruction aligns with each learner’s needs.
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Building Strong Foundations: Early Literacy Development

Early literacy development is the cornerstone of lifelong learning. Research shows that children who develop strong reading and writing skills in their formative years are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and professionally. For educators, parents, and literacy specialists, understanding how to build these foundational skills effectively is essential—and that’s where Voyager Sopris Learning programs make a difference.

 

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Understanding and Addressing Dyslexia in the Classroom

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences affecting students today—yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. As awareness grows, educators are increasingly seeking research-based ways to identify, support, and empower students with dyslexia.

Understanding what dyslexia is—and how to address it effectively in the classroom—is essential to ensuring that every learner develops the reading skills and confidence they deserve.

 

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Unlocking Literacy: The Science of Reading & Voyager Sopris Learning’s Evidence-Based Solutions

Reading proficiency is foundational to student success. For decades, educators have searched for instructional methods that reliably help students become fluent, independent readers. Today, the Science of Reading offers a research-based roadmap—and Voyager Sopris Learning is delivering intervention and instructional solutions aligned to that research.

In this blog we’ll dive into:

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New State Funding Now Available To Target K–12 Literacy Crisis in Illinois
In July 2023, Illinois lawmakers recognized poor reading proficiency across the state and amended the Illinois School Code to create the state’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan and address the reading crisis.
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California Literacy Teachers Depend on Step Up to Writing
Step Up to Writing has been a trusted resource for California literacy teachers to help students reach this goal for many years.
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New Mexico’s Literacy Vision: Meeting the Moment With Proven Solutions
In too many classrooms, students fall behind in reading long before they’re ever identified for help. Without systematic, evidence-based instruction and timely intervention, they lose confidence, miss critical milestones, and face long-term academic consequences.
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Understanding and Supporting Children With Specific Language Impairment (SLI)
Children with Specific Language Impairment (SLI) struggle to understand and use language effectively in everyday communication. Educators should be aware of this and learn the proper strategies to support these students. Strategies include simplifying instructions and using visual supports—continue reading for the full breakdown.
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Understanding Tier 2 Words: The Essential Guide
Tier 2 vocabulary words are crucial for enhancing students’ language skills and academic success. High-frequency words whose meaning is not always what it seems, Tier 2 words typically need to be explicitly taught for comprehension. These words bridge the gap between everyday language and specialized terminology, serving as the foundation for reading comprehension across multiple subjects.
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A Literacy Lesson in Orthographic Mapping
Educators can benefit from a process called orthographic mapping to help students learn new words. Read on to see how to implement this in the classroom.
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