Implementing HQIM

4 Realistic Expectations About Implementing Evidence-Based Practices in the Classroom

SOR is multifaceted: It’s not only about phonics. Commit time to all five essential components of literacy.
There is no one-size-fits-all practice: Effective instruction needs to be differentiated to meet the diverse needs of all students.
It takes time to generate results: Remain patient and consistent with a willingness to pivot as needed.
Research is constantly evolving: Rely on comprehensive, research-proven methods, such as peer-reviewed studies, independent third-party studies, and ESSA evidence.

Presenters from ACT Dyslexia Solutions shared this advice during an edWebinar:

School and district leaders should seek new hires from institutions that prioritize the science of reading.
Leaders must examine the curricula and ensure these actually support the science of reading.
Next, educators should look at and adjust their schedules as needed to allow ample time for reading and language arts during the school day.
Screen students early. Early identification is one of the best strategies for helping struggling readers achieve literacy success.

Explicit: New concepts are explained directly and clearly by the teacher, then followed by guided practice.
Systematic and cumulative: Instruction should follow a planned scope and sequence of skills that progress from easier to more difficult. Each concept should build on top of the previous one.
Diagnostic and responsive: Teachers should use student response patterns to inform and adjust the lesson’s pacing and presentation, along with the amount of practice given within the lesson framework.