by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Mar 25, 2026 | Tools & Strategies, Uncategorized
Is your team caught in a cycle of “program-hopping”? Every few years, a new literacy initiative arrives with a fresh set of “cute mnemonics.” But as a recent Education Week article highlights, changing the labels doesn’t necessarily...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 23, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies
Written by Cheryl Milton Math trauma can significantly impact a student’s ability to engage with mathematics in the classroom. For example, students may struggle to initiate or complete math tasks. To effectively teach math to students who have experienced math...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Sep 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies
Written by Ashton Plette High school is a critical time in a student’s life, marked by significant growth in social, emotional, and academic domains. They are learning to navigate complex social landscapes while simultaneously forming their identities and learning to...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Aug 2, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies, Uncategorized
A key component of our Structured Literacy Workshop is hands-on experience. Attendees observe Chartwell teachers in action and practice the same literacy drills. This combination of practice and observation provides a strong foundation for successful drill...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | Jul 31, 2024 | Featured Post, Tips, Tools & Strategies
Creating a positive and productive classroom environment requires an approach that prioritizes both structure and connection. By collaborating with students to establish clear expectations, the classroom can be a safe, empowering, and engaging learning environment...
by Chartwell Teaching Institute | May 9, 2024 | Featured Post, Tools & Strategies
In the realm of early elementary reading instruction, mastering high-frequency words, often called sight words, stands as a critical milestone in a child’s journey toward literacy. These words, often considered non-phonetic or irregular, present a unique...
