How well students learn depends on how well they’re taught. Research shows that explicit instruction—instruction that is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented—promotes achievement for all students. This training gives general and special education teachers the tools they need to implement explicit instruction at any grade or content level. Participants will learn to design instruction that focuses on critical content, breaks down complex skills, and provides systematic instruction and judicious practice. They will also learn research-based strategies for delivering instruction that engages students and maximizes instructional time.

Among the critical content and skills discussed are:

• Active engagement/opportunities to respond
• Lesson structure and design for both skills and strategies
• Guidelines for identifying key concepts, strategies, skills, and routines to teach
• Effective instructional corrections
• Strategies for providing practice and feedback
• Incorporating vocabulary instruction into all content areas

Explicit Instruction Academy

Training of Trainers

June 17–21, 2024

Marriott Downtown Waterfront, Portland, Oregon



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Immerse yourself in the theory and practice of designing and delivering explicit instruction!

Learn how to train your colleagues in the fundamentals of explicit instruction in this intensive Training of Trainers.

In this dynamic, informative, and fun five-day training presented by Safe & Civil Schools, Dr. Archer will introduce participants to the concepts and techniques of explicit instruction and show them how to train others in these practices.

Dr. Anita Archer has been using explicit instruction with children and adults for more than 50 years. Over the course of her career, she has received 10 awards honoring her excellence in teaching and her contributions to the field of education.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for teacher leaders, building and district coaches, professional development staff, and administrators who want to improve and maintain the instructional delivery skills of their teaching staff.

Daily Schedule

• 7:30 am to 8:30 am (daily): Registration/Sign In, Network, and Continental Breakfast 
• 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Mon.–Thur., June 17–20): Training Session 
  
• 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (Fri., June 21): Training Session