Dena Mortensen, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor of Literacy, Central Connecticut State University

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

ROSENSHINE

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

🎁 FREE GIFT: FULL ROSENSHINE CPD PACK!

To celebrate 50 consecutive weeks of ⚗️DistillED, I’ve put together something quite cool…

Over the past year, Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction has been one of the most requested topics from teachers and school leaders. So I’ve put together a complete, ready-to-run CPD pack to help schools explore and implement all 10 principles.

The download includes:

→ 10 CPD PowerPoints (ready for 30–45 min sessions)
→ 10 strategy checklists (practical classroom actions)
→ 10 planning templates (put principles into action )
→ Covers all 10 of Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction

Everything you need to run ten focused CPD sessions — one for each principle.

👉 REPOST and comment ROSENSHINE and I’ll DM you the link. Cheers!

⏰ Available until Sunday 22 March!

[Jamie Clark @XpatEducator]

🙇‍♂️ RETRIEVAL PRACTICE PRINCIPLES! This new poster is based on ‘Making Retrieval Practice Actually Work: Seven Essential Principles for Teachers to Know’ an important blog post by the excellent @C_Hendrick 🙌

Carl’s Post 👉 https://t.co/9IhvwxHIPk

REPOST and grab a free HQ PDF here 👉 https://t.co/Xj2XpPGvnu

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

I'm beyond excited for the CRA conference!!! Have you registered yet?!

[Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD @FumikoHoeft]

“The Truth About Reading” showing at @uconnwaterbury. A sobering documentary about the illiteracy / #dyslexia epidemic, and the need for the science of reading in the classroom. So honored to cohost it and welcome world-class Emmy award winning film director @Harvey_Hubbell, 👇👇

[Lindsay Kemeny @LindsayKemeny]

Language comprehension matters. The science of reading is NOT just about phonics. Enjoying this session by @DrMariaMurray1 #PlainTalkNOLA

[The Right to Read @RightToReadFilm]

THREAD: 2 DAYS LEFT TO WATCH THE RIGHT TO READ FOR NATIONAL READING MONTH.

Due to popular demand, we have updated our virtual screening process to ensure as many people can see it as possible.

You can now watch film directly on our website, here:

https://t.co/PCp3e6OUfB

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

I'm looking forward to attending the screening at UConn Waterbury!

[Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD @FumikoHoeft]

Free private screening "The Truth About Reading” @ehanford, @lacrob @unboundedu. Documentary, panel & more! 2/11 Sat 12:30 @USJCT & 3/9 Thu 4:30 @uconnwaterbury. Pls email [email protected] for an invite. Other Hosts: @reading_league CT @DDyslexiaCT. Pls RT 👇👇👇

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

Check out these free sample online decodables from @JustRightReader! What a wonderful resource for families and teachers. I love how the pages turn! There is even a QR code on the back cover that brings you to a short video lesson in English and Spanish! https://t.co/HZ3CHXED8n

[Dr. Catlin Tucker @Catlin_Tucker]

Frustrated by a lack of student engagement in whole group lessons? Wondering how to better #differentiate to meet the needs of all learners?

Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons w/Blended Learning

https://t.co/XGdXZNpocx
#blendedlearning #edchat #teaching #lrnchat

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

Vote YES on H.B. 6620!

[Right to Read CT @read_ct]

Elementary #education leaders like Dena Mortenson from @WaterburySchool support the #RightToRead bill 📖. Do you?

If so, please urge your state legislators to vote for H.B. 6620!

To take action & find out who your representatives are, go here: https://t.co/7OlZzzdhlB

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

Thank you @ReadtoGrowCT !! What an exciting day for our first graders!!

[Waterbury Public Schools @WaterburySchool]

A sincere thank you to @ReadtoGrowCT and the @CCF1923 for distributing “Jabari Jumps” to all of our 1st graders! Our @bunker_school students were so excited to receive their copy today. Catch the story on @WTNH tonight!

[The Center for Literacy & Learning @cll_teach]

“Syntax lost its exclamation mark.” Jan Wasowicz
The literacy world has lost 1 of the most gifted educators that existed. William Van Cleave presented on many topics, but said that syntax was his superpower. We have created a scholarship fund to honor him. https://t.co/2ufBKrAp8E

[Waterbury Public Schools @WaterburySchool]

We are hiring!!! Come and inspire with us...

To apply, go to ➡️: https://t.co/qtsxBPF0Vf.

[UF Literacy Institute @UFLiteracy]

Check out the new Reading Rockets guide to virtual reading instruction for students with learning disabilities--of course, it features a lot of UFLI resources... 😍

https://t.co/rIUIWySFxB

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

"Calkins’ group now says that beginning readers should focus on sounding out words and recommends that all children have access to “decodable” books that contain words with spelling patterns students have been taught in phonics lessons."  https://t.co/LO15WXq6ok

[UConn Neag School of Education @UConnNeag]

📣Special S/O today to Connecticut’s Partnership for #Literacy Success (formerly known as #CK3LI), which has launched its new website! Big thanks to our expert team members, including @EducateCT, @HILLforLiteracy, & @Literacy_How! 👏👏👏

Check it out at https://t.co/FOojFQ9MhR

[Amplify @Amplify]

Join us next week for our K-8 Virtual Symposium: Literacy in a Changing World! Check out our amazing lineup of speakers and register here: #Amplifylitsymposium https://t.co/gLsQYyQdtq

[Dena Mortensen, Ed.D. @DenaHMortensen]

Yes! WPS teaches reading smarter thanks to years of learning and support from Dr. Margie Gillis and @Literacy_How!

[Pam Kastner @liv2learn]

This week's SSLL highlights phonological awareness w/the amazing Dr. Margie Gillis from @Literacy_How! This SSLL here: https://t.co/vzUS9n8JvZ All here: https://t.co/qxgjbiFisJ @MsKurto @JoyceAbramsBall @ShannonSaglio1 @sheryl_ferlito @MrEOrtizJr @Isaology

[Michelle E. Eckler, EdD @DrMEcklerEDU]

#wegotthis

[Michelle E. Eckler, EdD @DrMEcklerEDU]

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