Sarah Ortega

I'm feeling absolutely incredible. Teaching Students to Drive Their Learning is published with my coauthors, @DFISHERSDSU, @NancyFrey, and @john_hattie. I love the pathway we are creating to empower students to be confident to take on challenges!

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Our rapid review synthesis of literature led us to this: A Model for Adolescent Reading Instruction mdpi.com/3562550 #mdpieducation via @EducSci_MDPI @DFISHERSDSU @Sarah_Ortega12 @NancyFrey

@DFISHERSDSU @Sarah_Ortega12 Love the TFStAR work in Clint ISD. Thanks for sharing, @Vhernandez_CISD ! Can’t wait to be back at HHS January 6!

Change isn’t one person’s job. - Sustainable improvement is always a collective effort.

In case you missed it! The Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers Webinar is now available to watch anytime: ow.ly/bJCZ50VBa9t. Enjoy this teaser from @DFISHERSDSU. #Literacy #ReadingSkills #TeachingReading

Added the skills to Teach Foundational Literacy Skills to Adolescent Readers to my toolkit thanks to tonight’s @CorwinPress webinar! So much knowledge and applicable strategies are contained in this book and the subsequent webinar! @kierstan_barbee @DFISHERSDSU @Sarah_Ortega12

🗓️ Next Monday! Join us live to explore strategies for supporting adolescent readers and helping all students find joy in reading and learning. 📚✨ Save your spot: ow.ly/4F7f50Vqs1g #AdolescentLiteracy

The wait is over! 🎉 I teamed up with @NancyFrey, @Sarah_Ortega12, @kierstan_barbee, and Aida Allen-Rotell to boost foundational #readingskills in classrooms. Recharge #adolescentliteracy with Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers: ow.ly/U8vV50UR81c

The wait is almost over! 🎉 📚 @DFISHERSDSU, @NancyFrey, @Sarah_Ortega12, @kierstan_barbee, and Aida Allen-Rotell will show you how to recharge adolescent literacy. Be the first to dive in—pre-order your copy now: ow.ly/kUxU50UQsiy

Great reminder from @DFISHERSDSU & @McGrawHillK12 that scaffolds are meant to be temporary for our learners. We raise them to support, but remove them for learning. Otherwise, we obstruct the learning, much like the view of the Statue of Liberty, if we leave scaffolds up.

"Teachers Can Support Struggling Readers in Middle and High School. Here’s How" is NEW @educationweek post with @DFISHERSDSU @lappsdsu @mgrantfullerton @Sarah_Ortega12 edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Dive into our playbook where top educators reveal the tools & truths that propel self-driven learners. From aligning standards to fostering collaboration & resilience, let's guide students to thrive and shape their own futures: ow.ly/9Rg050PCWLs

@KramerDISD @DFISHERSDSU @EmilyBrokaw2 @DRAmyBerry @kierstan_barbee “Being risk takers for hard questions” - Love that student response!

5th Grade & Mrs. Arellano are analyzing levels of engagement. What does it mean to drive our learning? What does investing look like? Great work thinking about your learning, 5th grade! @DFISHERSDSU @EmilyBrokaw2 @DRAmyBerry @Sarah_Ortega12 @kierstan_barbee

Students often see errors as marks on their character. But mistakes? They're chapters in the learning journey. Let's foster environments where errors signal progress & curiosity. Growth isn't about perfection but continuous discovery. When they stumble, it's a setup for a leap.💡

@kierstan_barbee The message being communicated to students is that their work and opinion matters. ❤️

This girl, always thinking of new ways to empower learners. @Sarah_Ortega12 it’s like your classroom with the addition of the justification!

@EmilyBrokaw2 Emily, I absolutely love this about you. You have an ear for impactful practice and you jump on it! 🏃‍♀️

@Sarah_Ortega12 I got to try out the microlab protocol I learned from you!

Loved getting a chance to dive into using playlists during todays #PLroadtrip @PersonalizeDISD

@kaybcoaching @HeathPeine @kierstan_barbee This content, plus two dynamic presenters makes for a wonderful experience.

Finish the way you start, with a bang🤯Good morning and #goodmoments @HeathPeine & @kierstan_barbee

@DrJBorrego @EmilyBrokaw2 @DFISHERSDSU @CorwinPress Santi is so amazing at helping teachers understand what learners are capable of achieving!

@EmilyBrokaw2 @Sarah_Ortega12 @DFISHERSDSU @CorwinPress Santi stole the show. I love how he was able to articulate his thoughts!!

Love how these learners connected asking questions & asking for feedback with deeper levels of engagement! @Sarah_Ortega12 @DFISHERSDSU @CorwinPress #AVL2023

According to several studies "What teachers write on students report card influences how parents perceive their children" Doug Fisher- Engagement and teaching students to drive their own learning. @CorwinPress #AVL2023

@solis_osolis @PrincipalERod @TatumTitans @dallasschools @reveras11 @VisibleLearning @CorwinPress Shout out to @HeathPeine and @Sarah_Ortega12 for all the wonderful trainings!