Guided Language Acquisition by Design (GLAD) Update
Cambrian School DistrictApril 18, 2013
OverviewKey ComponentsGLAD and the Common CoreImplementation in CambrianMoving Forward
“GLAD helps us talk more with the kids in our class so we learn things better.The songs really help us get ideas stuck in our heads.” 4th grader
Key ComponentsClear, practical instructional strategies which
actively engage the students in their own learning.
Supports:Language acquisitionAcademic achievementCross-cultural skillsMetacognitive use of
high level academic language and
literacy
Key ComponentsGrounded in latest brain research
Making Information Retrievable
Patterns Chunking information
Neurological imprinting Color coding & categorization
GLAD and the Common Core• Paradigm Shift
• Integration of English Language Arts and Literacy IN Science, History/Social Science and Technical Subjects
Emphasis on the right answer
Emphasis on the learning process
GLAD Metacognition“Prove it”
Implementation• Fall 2012
– Last group of elementary teachers trained
– Five middle school teachers trained
• Winter/Spring 2013– On site support and coaching
• Ongoing integration – Science– Social Studies– Math
• Early stages of infusion into RtI/Excel
Moving forwardCoaching for princip
als
Coaching and development
of teacher
site coache
s
Training
teachers new
to district
More middle school teacher
s trained
Shift in instructi
onal practices with CCSS
“GLAD strategies help take away some of the abstractness of a lot of
academic concepts.”Second/Third grade teacher
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