A “Walk to Read” Case Study: Breaking Free of Whole-Class Foundational Skills Instruction

To meet students’ varied needs and ensure that every student learns to read, Nystrom Elementary in Richmond, CA has implemented a schoolwide "Walk to Read" model, providing differentiated foundational skills instruction for TK–6.

Since launching, Nystrom Elementary has experienced significant growth on school-based assessments and district benchmarks. 

Hear why they chose a "Walk to Read" model and how they:

• collect and use data to collaborate, monitor progress, and inform instructional decisions.
• determine and manage student groupings and coordinate across grade levels.
• use the model to be more effective at meeting the needs of diverse learners.