We crunched the numbers (well, sort of)—and here’s what your answers say about where your school is and where you might go next.

YOUR SCHOOL is ready for…

Word Recognition and Phonics Foundations

Congratulations! Your school is ready to lean into explicit phonics, decoding, and fluency instruction, especially in the early grades or with multilingual learners. You’re seeking clarity around scope and sequence and want to ensure instruction is consistent, evidence-aligned, and supportive of all learners. What a great place to be!

Start here.

Course Taster: From Sound to Sight: Phonics 101 in International Schools

Have K–3 teachers watch the two selected videos from Phonics 101 to build shared understanding of how word recognition develops and why phonics instruction matters.

Next…

Course Taster: What’s Next for Word Recognition: Planning Responsive Small Groups (K–3)

Then, explore the selected clips from the Small Groups course to prompt discussion around assessment practices, group formation, and how to protect time for responsive instruction.

Then…

Use the UFLI Padlet to reflect on your school’s current phonics routines. What’s already aligned with the research? What’s missing or inconsistent?

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Finally…

During a team meeting, use the Compass Points thinking routine to surface practical and emotional insights before moving into planning:

  • N (Need to Know) – What information do we still need to move forward confidently?

  • E (Excited About) – What ideas or shifts are energizing us right now?

  • S (Suggestions/Support) – What could help make this work more doable?

  • W (Worries) – What concerns or uncertainties are coming up?

Based on these conversations, begin drafting a simple shared plan for scope and sequence or small group routines — focusing on clarity, alignment, and sustainability.

Revisit this work during onboarding and future PLCs to ensure consistency and shared purpose across grade levels.

Liking what you’ve unlocked?
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