Dr. Jessica Cavalier
@jcavalierwrites.bsky.social
Instructional Coach, reading specialist, continuous learner
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#writing #research #inquiry
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No, movement doesn't replace thinking. But it can hold information at no cognitive cost and to the benefit of retrieval.
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
No, movement doesn't replace thinking. But it can hold information at no cognitive cost and to the benefit of retrieval.
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From @visualcap.bsky.social: Teacher Salaries in America.
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
From @visualcap.bsky.social: Teacher Salaries in America.
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Added a question to the end of a quiz this week to ask students to celebrate a classmate who was making our classroom community better by living out one of our core values
Here are some results from just one class:
Here are some results from just one class:
October 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Added a question to the end of a quiz this week to ask students to celebrate a classmate who was making our classroom community better by living out one of our core values
Here are some results from just one class:
Here are some results from just one class:
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With these creative ideas, formative assessment can be quick, low-stakes, *and* fun. 🎉
#assessment #EduSky
#assessment #EduSky
28 Ways to Quickly Check for Understanding
From sketching comics to drafting tweets, these fun—and fast—ways to check for understanding are creative and flexible.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
With these creative ideas, formative assessment can be quick, low-stakes, *and* fun. 🎉
#assessment #EduSky
#assessment #EduSky
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Leveling up engagement with Tabletop Twitter!
Have your students write a summary, come up with a one-word gist, and add a graphic.✨ Unleash the power of imagination and collaboration in the classroom. 🤝🧠
💡Idea from @lead4ward
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Have your students write a summary, come up with a one-word gist, and add a graphic.✨ Unleash the power of imagination and collaboration in the classroom. 🤝🧠
💡Idea from @lead4ward
docs.google.com/presentation...
October 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Leveling up engagement with Tabletop Twitter!
Have your students write a summary, come up with a one-word gist, and add a graphic.✨ Unleash the power of imagination and collaboration in the classroom. 🤝🧠
💡Idea from @lead4ward
docs.google.com/presentation...
Have your students write a summary, come up with a one-word gist, and add a graphic.✨ Unleash the power of imagination and collaboration in the classroom. 🤝🧠
💡Idea from @lead4ward
docs.google.com/presentation...
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Check Out A Second Free AI Chatbot I Created – This One Is On Classroom Instruction larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/25/c...
Check Out A Second Free AI Chatbot I Created – This One Is On Classroom Instruction
Yesterday, I shared an AI chatbot I created on English Language Learner instruction, only using resources I’ve vetted (see Try Out My New Free AI Chatbot For ELL Teachers). I’ve …
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September 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Check Out A Second Free AI Chatbot I Created – This One Is On Classroom Instruction larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/25/c...
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Try Out My New Free AI Chatbot For ELL Teachers larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/24/t...
Try Out My New Free AI Chatbot For ELL Teachers
I have created a new free AI chatbot for ELL teachers that uses as its knowledge base just specific ELL teachers or resources that I have vetted. Check out ELL Teaching Expert Companion and …
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September 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Try Out My New Free AI Chatbot For ELL Teachers larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/24/t...
Excited about learning from this one.
September 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Excited about learning from this one.
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Are you an Instructional Coach looking to harness the power of #NotebookLM and #GoogleGemini this year?
I have been developing a pretty awesome productivity system using #GoogleWorkspace that just might be what you are looking for to start the new school year. | #GoogleEDU
I have been developing a pretty awesome productivity system using #GoogleWorkspace that just might be what you are looking for to start the new school year. | #GoogleEDU
Your New AI Assistants: A Coach’s Guide to NotebookLM and Google Gemini
You know the feeling. You're sitting in your office, surrounded by a digital and physical whirlwind of information. You have dozens of browser tabs open with research, a pile of notes from your last three teacher meetings, the district's 80-page curriculum guide, and the looming pressure to create a high-quality professional development session for next week. You have all the information you could ever need, but you feel overwhelmed, and you don't know where to start.
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August 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Are you an Instructional Coach looking to harness the power of #NotebookLM and #GoogleGemini this year?
I have been developing a pretty awesome productivity system using #GoogleWorkspace that just might be what you are looking for to start the new school year. | #GoogleEDU
I have been developing a pretty awesome productivity system using #GoogleWorkspace that just might be what you are looking for to start the new school year. | #GoogleEDU
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Great strategies, easy to implement. Some ideas I’ve never heard of and hope to use this year. Check them out!
We’ve been closely tracking the research. 🧐
Here are 15 effective retrieval practices that help students retain what they’ve learned.
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Here are 15 effective retrieval practices that help students retain what they’ve learned.
#EduSky
15 Quick (and Mighty) Retrieval Practices
From concept maps to flash cards to Pictionary, these activities help students reflect on—and remember—what they’ve learned.
edut.to
August 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Great strategies, easy to implement. Some ideas I’ve never heard of and hope to use this year. Check them out!
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This podcast w Tim Shanahan is by the far the easiest way to get up to speed on the research on levelled readers. HIGHLY recommend! (If you want to skip intro, dig in at about 7:30). amplify.com/episode/scie...
Special Episode: Science of Reading: Leveled reading, leveled lives, with Tim Shanahan, Ph.D.
Tim Shanahan, Ph.D., returns to discuss his new book, Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives: How Students’ Reading Achievement Has Been Held Back and What We Can Do About It, where he outlines what existing ...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This podcast w Tim Shanahan is by the far the easiest way to get up to speed on the research on levelled readers. HIGHLY recommend! (If you want to skip intro, dig in at about 7:30). amplify.com/episode/scie...
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My new #math series in the New York Times, "Math Revealed," is aimed at everyone, whether you love math or not. Have a look! You can read it here for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
In Taxicab Geometry, Pi Equals 4 and Circles Aren’t Round (Gift Article)
In the world of taxicab geometry, even the Pythagorean theorem takes a back seat.
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June 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
My new #math series in the New York Times, "Math Revealed," is aimed at everyone, whether you love math or not. Have a look! You can read it here for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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What the most successful teachers do
Indeed. Thanks Nidhi and Jim . I would also suggest that people look at the original which BR wrote for UNESCO - unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...?
Indeed. Thanks Nidhi and Jim . I would also suggest that people look at the original which BR wrote for UNESCO - unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...?
What the most successful teachers do
The fascinating story of Barak Rosenshine and his ten principles of instruction
open.substack.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What the most successful teachers do
Indeed. Thanks Nidhi and Jim . I would also suggest that people look at the original which BR wrote for UNESCO - unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...?
Indeed. Thanks Nidhi and Jim . I would also suggest that people look at the original which BR wrote for UNESCO - unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...
open.substack.com/pub/scienceo...?
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"Children learn most effectively when instruction follows an evidence‑based cycle: grounding facts in conceptual understanding, using brief timed practice to make those facts automatic, then returning to discussion and reflection to deepen that knowledge." journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
April 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Children learn most effectively when instruction follows an evidence‑based cycle: grounding facts in conceptual understanding, using brief timed practice to make those facts automatic, then returning to discussion and reflection to deepen that knowledge." journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....
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Our weekly coaching cuts are back ✂️
*Coaching techniques* coaches can use flexibly to drive teacher learning...
We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ
We share these in our upcoming book "Coaching for Adaptive Expertise" @mradamkohlbeck.bsky.social @hugheshaili.bsky.social
In this week's Coaching Cut: 3 coaching techniques to kick-start the conversation: bit.ly/3Yf6BdZ
Coaching Cut #12 Zoom in, spotlight specifics and link to learning
Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching
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April 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Our weekly coaching cuts are back ✂️
This hit home for me!! "I’m distinguishing between lessons that ensure students comprehend a specific text that is being used in the lesson, and those aimed at enabling students to comprehend other texts better in the future."
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/are-we-...
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/are-we-...
Are We Teaching Reading Comprehension? Part I | Shanahan on Literacy
Recent research has explored how much reading comprehension instruction is being provided in America's classrooms. This blog entry explores what counts as teaching reading comprehension. This is the f...
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March 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This hit home for me!! "I’m distinguishing between lessons that ensure students comprehend a specific text that is being used in the lesson, and those aimed at enabling students to comprehend other texts better in the future."
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/are-we-...
www.shanahanonliteracy.com/blog/are-we-...
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🚨free COACHING webinar!
📆 27th March
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❓How to prepare for coaching using mapping
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⏰ 4-5pm
❓How to prepare for coaching using mapping
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Mapping for Coaching Masterclass
Join us for a virtual Mapping for Coaching Masterclass where we'll dive deep into effective coaching techniques and strategies!
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March 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🚨free COACHING webinar!
📆 27th March
⏰ 4-5pm
❓How to prepare for coaching using mapping
🎫 close to 100 tickets now gone so grab them while they’re there!
@sarahcottinghatt 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-fo...
📆 27th March
⏰ 4-5pm
❓How to prepare for coaching using mapping
🎫 close to 100 tickets now gone so grab them while they’re there!
@sarahcottinghatt 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-fo...
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Reading fluency and arithmetic fluency are related: new data (Finnish sample) show cross-influence grades 1 to 2, then reading-->arithmetic grades 2- 3, no influence thereafter. osf.io/preprints/ps...
March 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Reading fluency and arithmetic fluency are related: new data (Finnish sample) show cross-influence grades 1 to 2, then reading-->arithmetic grades 2- 3, no influence thereafter. osf.io/preprints/ps...
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One of the most overlooked strategies in instructional coaching is lesson rehearsal by the teaching being coached. Learn how to incorporate this essential coaching strategy into your coaching toolkit.
The Power of Rehearsal: The Most Overlooked Step in Instructional Coaching
Instructional coaching is a powerful tool for transforming teaching and learning, but one of its most underutilized strategies within instructional coaching is lesson rehearsal by the teaching being coached—a safe, structured opportunity for teachers to practice new instructional strategies before implementing them in the classroom. Check out how this critical element of instructional coaching can be implemented and be apart of your coaching toolkit and practice.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
One of the most overlooked strategies in instructional coaching is lesson rehearsal by the teaching being coached. Learn how to incorporate this essential coaching strategy into your coaching toolkit.
Coaching Cut #6 Own Success
Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching
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March 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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THIS is how you help students grow LINGUISTICALLY ⤵️
Teacher: “the solution to a system is the point that satisfies both equations—graphically, this means where the graphs ______”
Students: “meet”
Teacher: “yes!” But what’s the ACADEMIC vocabulary word?”
Students: “intersect” 💥🤯
Teacher: “the solution to a system is the point that satisfies both equations—graphically, this means where the graphs ______”
Students: “meet”
Teacher: “yes!” But what’s the ACADEMIC vocabulary word?”
Students: “intersect” 💥🤯
February 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
THIS is how you help students grow LINGUISTICALLY ⤵️
Teacher: “the solution to a system is the point that satisfies both equations—graphically, this means where the graphs ______”
Students: “meet”
Teacher: “yes!” But what’s the ACADEMIC vocabulary word?”
Students: “intersect” 💥🤯
Teacher: “the solution to a system is the point that satisfies both equations—graphically, this means where the graphs ______”
Students: “meet”
Teacher: “yes!” But what’s the ACADEMIC vocabulary word?”
Students: “intersect” 💥🤯
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When we take part in unproductive meetings, the effect isn't just the immediate impact of wasted time. The effect can go on for hours. It's called a "meeting hangover": a period of diminished focus, motivation or productivity following a bad meeting. hbr.org/2025/02/the-.... V brentreed.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
When we take part in unproductive meetings, the effect isn't just the immediate impact of wasted time. The effect can go on for hours. It's called a "meeting hangover": a period of diminished focus, motivation or productivity following a bad meeting. hbr.org/2025/02/the-.... V brentreed.bsky.social
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"...The best possibility for true student growth and improved learning comes from letting go of all-encompassing control in favor of empowering teachers to make real decisions based on their knowledge and expertise." Jim Knight
https://buff.ly/4hKCulZ
#EduCoach #Leadership
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#EduCoach #Leadership
Why Teacher Autonomy is Central to Coaching Success - Instructional Coaching Group
In this post we explore key insights from Jim Knight's article on the importance of teacher autonomy.
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February 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"...The best possibility for true student growth and improved learning comes from letting go of all-encompassing control in favor of empowering teachers to make real decisions based on their knowledge and expertise." Jim Knight
https://buff.ly/4hKCulZ
#EduCoach #Leadership
https://buff.ly/4hKCulZ
#EduCoach #Leadership
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Instructional coaching through co-teaching. One of my favorite instructional coaching strategies. Check out why below!
#edusky #coaching #teachers #instruction
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#edusky #coaching #teachers #instruction
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Instructional Coaching Through Co-Teaching
Co-teaching isn’t an abstract concept for instructional coaching—it’s the practical reality that can be done to amplify your instructional coaching program.
matthewrhoads.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Instructional coaching through co-teaching. One of my favorite instructional coaching strategies. Check out why below!
#edusky #coaching #teachers #instruction
matthewrhoads.com/2025/02/07/i...
#edusky #coaching #teachers #instruction
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