Collaborative Classroom
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Developing proficient readers, writers, and independent learners.
The first blog in our series focusing on the Big 5 Early Literacy Skills is Oral Language.
#EarlyChildhoodLearning #PreK #TK
#EarlyChildhoodLearning #PreK #TK
Developing the Big 5 Early Literacy Skills: Oral Language
Vocabulary and oral language development are foundational literacy skills. This blog focuses on oral language in early learning environments.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The first blog in our series focusing on the Big 5 Early Literacy Skills is Oral Language.
#EarlyChildhoodLearning #PreK #TK
#EarlyChildhoodLearning #PreK #TK
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Many students in Alameda County's youth facility, Butler Academic Center, read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.
A literacy intervention for kids in the juvenile justice system
Many students in Alameda County's youth facility read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Many students in Alameda County's youth facility, Butler Academic Center, read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.
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⏰ Last chance! Early Bird registration for the NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit closes Nov 15!
Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States.
Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:
Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States.
Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:
National Committee for Effective Literacy Summit 2026
Join Our Virtual Summit! Join us on January 21, 2026 for the inaugural National Committee for Effective Literacy (NCEL) Summit, a pivotal gathering dedica...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
⏰ Last chance! Early Bird registration for the NCEL Virtual Literacy Summit closes Nov 15!
Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States.
Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:
Take part in the largest literacy and #equity summit in the United States.
Don’t miss discounted tickets. Register now:
A key feature of #SIPPS is that it upholds the dignity of older students with age-appropriate, relatable texts. We're honored to be involved in this effort to address the individual literacy needs of students.
@edsource.org
@edsource.org
The program relies on evidence-based literacy strategies that are age-appropriate for older high school readers while still using phonics and decoding texts.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A key feature of #SIPPS is that it upholds the dignity of older students with age-appropriate, relatable texts. We're honored to be involved in this effort to address the individual literacy needs of students.
@edsource.org
@edsource.org
In a recent webinar, Collaborative Classroom’s Dr. Gina Fugnitto spoke with Dr. Taylar Wenzel and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, authors of the book Small Groups for Big Readers. This blog summarizes their top tips from the webinar about effective scaffolding for reading independence. #scaffolding
Scaffolding for Reading Independence: Tips from the Authors of Small Groups for Big Readers
Scaffolding for independence empowers students by building on previous knowledge, gradually shifting responsibility from educator to student.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In a recent webinar, Collaborative Classroom’s Dr. Gina Fugnitto spoke with Dr. Taylar Wenzel and Dr. Analexis Kennedy, authors of the book Small Groups for Big Readers. This blog summarizes their top tips from the webinar about effective scaffolding for reading independence. #scaffolding
Ready to empower your students to become confident, skillful writers?
Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!
October 8
4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
1:00 PM Pacific
Register here:
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Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!
October 8
4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
1:00 PM Pacific
Register here:
ml2.collaborativeclassroom.org/members/evr/...
October 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Ready to empower your students to become confident, skillful writers?
Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!
October 8
4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
1:00 PM Pacific
Register here:
ml2.collaborativeclassroom.org/members/evr/...
Discover the transformative power of short-form writing!
October 8
4:00 PM Eastern
3:00 PM Central
1:00 PM Pacific
Register here:
ml2.collaborativeclassroom.org/members/evr/...
Collaborative Classroom is featured in this nationally aired segment of the public television show, “Empowered: Hosted by Meg Ryan.”.
Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading
Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading
Collaborative Classroom Public Television Highlight
YouTube video by Collaborative Classroom
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September 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Collaborative Classroom is featured in this nationally aired segment of the public television show, “Empowered: Hosted by Meg Ryan.”.
Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading
Hear from distinguished literacy leaders as they speak to the organization's unique approach to teaching and learning. #Teaching #Education #ScienceOfReading
We are honored to be recognized in @krfoundation.org's latest Turning Points newsletter, alongside educational partners working toward more equitable outcomes for Oakland's children. As always, we are incredibly grateful to KRF for their ongoing support.
In 2024, we celebrated 15 years of formal grantmaking. Read our newly released Turning Points: Year in Review report to learn how we expanded our practices to be more responsive and deepen relationships with our Arts, Education and Health grantees.
Kenneth Rainin Foundation - Turning Points: 2024
Learn how we expanded our practices to be more responsive and deepen relationships with our Arts, Education and Health grantees.
krfoundation.org
June 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We are honored to be recognized in @krfoundation.org's latest Turning Points newsletter, alongside educational partners working toward more equitable outcomes for Oakland's children. As always, we are incredibly grateful to KRF for their ongoing support.
Have you taken a look at CC PAL? We're super excited to offer this first-of-its-kind student-facing app to provide individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills. #Reading #Teaching #Literacy #CollabClassroom
CC PAL - Individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills.
YouTube video by Collaborative Classroom
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May 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Have you taken a look at CC PAL? We're super excited to offer this first-of-its-kind student-facing app to provide individualized and independent practice in foundational reading skills. #Reading #Teaching #Literacy #CollabClassroom
We're looking forward to hosting @chalkbeat.org author Alicia Simba in a discussion on engaging young learners through joyful play & setting them up for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK
March 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We're looking forward to hosting @chalkbeat.org author Alicia Simba in a discussion on engaging young learners through joyful play & setting them up for a smooth transition to kindergarten.
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK
We hope you'll join us April 10 to add your thoughts!
#EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #PreK #TK
Time to mark the calendar!
Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with K–2?
Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...
Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with K–2?
Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...
March 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Time to mark the calendar!
Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with K–2?
Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...
Setting our youngest learners up for success:
How well is your Pre-K instruction aligned with K–2?
Thursday, April 10
1:00PM PT | 2:00PM MT | 3:00PM | 4:00PM ET
home.edweb.net/webinar/lear...
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Powerful words from Executive Director Kareem Weaver to ground our work heading into the new year: “[Literacy] is the gateway to society, its institutions, and the basic opportunities that we want for all kids.”
#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.
#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.
January 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Powerful words from Executive Director Kareem Weaver to ground our work heading into the new year: “[Literacy] is the gateway to society, its institutions, and the basic opportunities that we want for all kids.”
#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.
#Literacy is the fundamental #CivilRight of our time.
"I have attended conferences hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and training by SEEDS of Learning facilitators that have provided me with strategies, activities, and lessons aligned with the science of reading to help my youngest students become successful."
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy
The science of reading: It’s time to bring preschool teachers into the conversation
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/01/27/to-improve-reading-skills-start-with-early-childhood-education-preschool/
https://www.chalkbeat.org/2025/01/27/to-improve-reading-skills-start-with-early-childhood-education-preschool/
The science of reading: It’s time to bring preschool teachers into the conversation
Early childhood educators like me teach foundational literacy skills. We just make it look like play
www.chalkbeat.org
January 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"I have attended conferences hosted by the Oakland Literacy Coalition and training by SEEDS of Learning facilitators that have provided me with strategies, activities, and lessons aligned with the science of reading to help my youngest students become successful."
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy
#SEEDS #EarlyLiteracy