Before we get into all the juicy details on this game-changing program, I want to pinpoint exactly who GRA is for...

You're a passionate K-2 educator who wants to improve your small group reading practice to provide the absolute best for your students while feeling confident in planning, prepping quickly, and experience the joy of student growth.

Keep on reading if:

• You feel like there is never enough time to fit everything into small group reading.
• You struggle to plan and prep in a reasonable amount of time.
• Your instruction is being interrupted over and over to give redirection to students.
• You feel pressure to help students reach their goals but aren't sure where to start.
• You've wanted to try small groups to experience the magic they can bring.

By the end of this program,

you will have…

• Strengthened your effectiveness at harnessing the power

  of whole group instruction before you ever get to small groups.

• Developed a blueprint for how to include small group reading

  right into your current literacy block. 

• Crafted a behavior management plan that works 

  so that you can do what you do best - teach.

• Established systems for organization and timing to make the most

  out of your small group time without groups feeling chaotic.

• Improved your small group lesson framework to maximize

  instructional time without spending hours and hours prepping and planning.

• Prepared a plan for progress monitoring and next steps

  that keeps student growth in mind and ensures differentiated instruction.

Enroll in Guided Reading Academy Today

What’s Inside Guided Reading Academy 

Module 1

Whole Group Routines:  Priming for Success

We know how powerful small group instruction is, but in most classrooms we introduce skills whole group, first.  This module will get you on the fast track with routines for introducing and practicing the key building blocks of reading with your whole class. 

You'll start your path towards small group success with effective and engaging activities that take the guesswork out of what skills you should focus on.   

Module Highlights:

• Improve your understanding of the phonological awareness continuum.  This solid foundation will help you understand key skills for pre-readers and equip you with low prep routines to help students reach mastery.
• Pre-plan instruction to increase letter knowledge, a strong predictor of later reading success.
• Discover how orthographic mapping can put on a new spin on your traditional sight word practice to increase automatic word recognition.

Module 2

Back to School:  Success from Day 1

You'll get the support in how to set up your school year for small groups from day one with the knowledge of when/where to start, assessing for baseline data, forming groups and creating a schedule that works for you.

Module Highlights:

• Determine when and how to begin preparing for small groups.
• Develop a system for collecting baseline data to inform your instruction and formation of groups. 
• Create a schedule for meeting with groups that works with your current block and students.

Module 3

The Secret Sauce for Centers

Take it from me - if you want to run centers and small groups like the expert down the hall, you've got to start with a framework that works.  Luckily, you've got that expert right at your fingertips.

We'll start setting you up for success by getting some big road blocks to small groups out of the way so that you and your students can experience the magic of small group instruction.

Module Highlights:

• Discover how to help your students build independence, stamina and accountability
• Implement behavior and material management strategies that free you up to work with small groups.
• Get the inside scoop for centers that work and engage students

Module 4

Guided Reading 101

Now that you've began building a strong foundation for reading success with whole group practices and you've set your students up for success in centers, you'll dive into strategies for finding resources, setting up your small group reading "command center," and prepping in a flash.

Module Highlights:

• Create a list of materials and resources you'll utilize regularly in small groups and develop a plan for obtaining "wish list" resources.
• Design a small group reading command center that keeps materials at the ready to maximize instructional time.
• Minimize prep time with predictable activities and reusable resources.

Module 5

The Small Group Reading Lesson

You'll discover how a systematic approach to planning and delivering small group lessons will enhance your instruction, create a learning experience free from chaos, and allow you to effectively progress through each step of your lesson.

You're going to get the inside scoop on what to include in each lesson and how to make it all fit in the time that you have.

Module Highlights:

• Discover how routines in your small group lessons add consistency and create a calm learning experience.
• Draft small group plans that meet students' needs without taking hours and hours to create.
• Learn how to adjust to student needs during and after lessons.

Module 6

The 4 Keys to Staying Effective with Small Groups

As you become more comfortable running small groups, you'll learn how to maintain consistent and effective instruction throughout the school year.

You'll generate a plan for progress monitoring and adjusting groups, develop an easy system for parent communication, and prepare a plan for when behaviors falter.

Module Highlights:

• Generate a progress monitoring plan so you are always in touch with how your students are progressing.
• Develop a no-stress plan for communicating with parents to create a strong home-school connection.
• Prepare a plan for if and when behaviors falter so you never have to miss out on the magic of small group instruction.

Plus These Bonuses to Help You Maximize Your Growth (and Joy) Teaching Guided Reading 

Bonus 1

6 Weeks of Weekly Live Q&A Sessions with Bryce Inside Our Private Guided Reading Academy Facebook Group for Members Only

You'll get the support you need during GRA to keep yourself moving forward.

(A $297 Value)

What You’ll Get:

• 6 weeks of live Q&A sessions with Bryce to get all the answers you need so you can continue towards your goal of becoming a small group reading aficionado.
• A Facebook community with Bryce, Team The Teaching Texan, and fellow educators so you feel supported every step of the way.
• A safe space to connect, ask questions, and feel motivated by connecting with other teachers who are part of Guided Reading Academy.

Bonus 2

How to Get Your Students to Love Reading PDF Guide

Help your students grow a passion for reading with easy-to-implement strategies.

(A $17 Value)

What You’ll Get:

• A PDF guide full of actionable tips and strategies you can implement right away.
• A go to resource for when you feel stuck and want to ignite the passion for reading within your students.

Bonus 3

A Teacher's Guide to Dyslexia PDF

Gain an overview of dyslexia and common indicators to be on the lookout for.

(A $87 Value)

What You’ll Get:

• A PDF guide written by a teaching expert trained in Orton-Gillingham to gain an overview of dyslexia.
• A go to resource for common indicators to be on the lookout for when working with students. 
• Tips and strategies that can benefit all students in their journey to becoming skilled readers.

I'm going to confidently say this.

Guided Reading Academy was created after years and years of implementing these strategies in my own classrooms.  I know they work, and I know they can work for you if you commit to the steps and do the work.

The teachers that join Guided Reading Academy are passionate educators who are hopeful, motivated and supportive in the journey to small group success.  When you become a part of GRA, you become a part of this community.

So here's the deal.

During the first 14 days you will gain access to our first 2 modules that will kickstart your whole group routines and set you up for guided reading success from day 1.

During this time you'll also have access to the private Guided Reading Academy Facebook group to ask questions, get support and connect.

During this 14 days if you don't feel confident in your investment towards guided reading excellence, simply email, show us you've put the work in, and we will refund your investment.