The Extraordinary Educators Podcast

Vertical Planning with Nellie Pagan

February 08, 2023 Danielle Sullivan & Sari Laberis Season 4 Episode 22
The Extraordinary Educators Podcast
Vertical Planning with Nellie Pagan
Show Notes

Nellie Pagan, Vice Principal in New York, joins this episode to talk about how she has used vertical teams to strengthen close reading techniques across all grade bands. Nellie shares how a new three-day close reading protocol was planned, and what each day looks like for students, teachers, and administrators. She closes out by explaining what she looks for when deciding on a new literacy program for the school – ranging all the way from data to teacher feedback.