Teaching a Class with 4+ Reading Levels? Here's How to Make It Work

If your classroom feels like a jigsaw puzzle of reading needs, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the ACEd method—a simple, step-by-step way to manage mixed reading levels without prepping 25 separate lessons.

In this episode, we'll talk about:

• The #1 reason teachers feel overwhelmed by reading instruction.
• How to assess students efficiently and meaningfully.
• Why grouping by skill (not grade) makes all the difference.
• What a “just right” reading goal looks like for each student.
• How to map out your phonics instruction for the entire year.

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