Topic: Patricia Vitale-Reilly

Why is it sometimes difficult to see exactly where a reader needs support? Reading is complex, and in today’s teaching world, we can be overwhelmed with the many dimensions that encompass daily teaching.

The goal is to teach students one thing in a very short amount of time. Why? A blog from the authors of A Teacher's Guide to Writing Workshop Minilessons, Lisa Eickholdt and Patricia Vitale-Reilly.

A fresh look at foundational, student-centered practices for pre-service and veteran teachers.

We want to use authentic instructional moves that offer support to all learners across the day. Here are three moves that will ensure all learners have choices and opportunities...

Now, more than ever, our students need effective communication skills to be successful, happy, and productive citizens of our classrooms and our world.

Patricia Vitale-Reilly's book Supporting Struggling Learners: 50 Instructional Moves for the Classroom Teacher provides practical strategies for empowering students with the right tools to grow and learn. In this video, Patricia talks about providing strong study skills.

It may seem strange to think about cultivating focus. Although natural abilities can vary, focus can be improved, cultivated, and taught.

Whether you were able to attend the conference or not, we've compiled some favorite Heinemann podcasts with authors who presented at this year's NCTE17.

For a variety of reasons, expressing understanding is hard for many struggling learners.

When we have a mindset that trusts that all students can grow, we can move struggling learners to a place of great joy and success.

Today on the podcast, Supporting Struggling Learners with Patricia Vitale-Reilly

Since every classroom will have struggling learners, it is helpful to define the kinds of struggling learners we might encounter and then plan moves to support them.

How Can You Adjust Your Classroom Environment to Maximize Engagement?

Pop Culture as a Point of Engagement

Patricia Vitale-Reilly on Classroom Rituals

Considering the Cognitive Classroom Environment

Patricia Vitale-Reilly: Choice in Process

A video blog of Lisa Eickholdt suggesting we reflect on the way we look at student writing.