The kids did fine with the first 2 mastery tests, and then ALL of them did not pass the Phonics portion of Mastery test 3.

The past six months have brought about a series of "ah-ha" moments for me as a DSC consultant, literacy educator, and adult learner in ways that are beyond measure. My understanding of the DSC Way has shifted in subtle yet exponential measures in my work as I continue to learn to communicate clearly...

Ann Leon has been a classroom teacher since 1980. She has also been a reading specialist, coach, literacy consultant, and assistant principal. She is also a staff developer for the SIPPS® and Making Meaning® programs for Developmental Studies Center.

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What’s next? At the close of each school year I spend much time reflecting, conversing, and brainstorming to find the answer. As the Reading Coach of my school, I am ultimately responsible for mapping our way to reading success. In the past five years or so, we have managed to implement a daily, th...