EDUCATE- Mc Graw Hill Opening Keynote with Dr. Doug Fisher- Rigor in ELA Instruction: Ensuring Access, Challenge, and Engagement for All Learners

Rigor in ELA Instruction: Ensuring Access, Challenge, and Engagement for All Learners : What does rigor really look like in English Language Arts classrooms? This session explores how to design and facilitate instruction that challenges students with complex texts and tasks while ensuring that every learner has the support needed to succeed. Participants will examine high-impact literacy practices that balance scaffolding with high expectations, including modeling, guided practice, purposeful questioning, and feedback that moves learning forward. Practical strategies will be shared for engaging students in deep reading, meaningful writing, and evidence-based discussion. The session emphasizes how rigor, when paired with relevance and support, accelerates literacy growth and prepares students for college, career, and civic life.