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Jul 14, 2025 6 min

EP22 - One Reading Block, Many Teachers: A Collaborative Model for Guided Reading

from Empowering the Educator Within Hosted by Christina Shala

What if Guided Reading groups weren’t confined by grade level? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore how cross-classroom collaboration can transform your literacy block. Discover how to group students by need—not just by homeroom—and how shared planning, consistent tools, and flexible scheduling can make Guided Reading more effective for everyone involved. Whether you're dealing with small class sizes or multiple levels per grade, this practical model can help you personalize instruction, foster teamwork among teachers, and boost reading progress schoolwide. 📚 View sample planners and student tracking tools mentioned in the episode: Setting Up a Guided Reading Program Across Grade Levels 🛠️ For customizable planning tools, check out the Empowering the Educator Within book and workbook. Looking for a specific focus? Browse all episodes by category in the Empowering the Educator Within – Episode Guide.

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What if your Guided Reading groups weren’t tied to grade levels? In this episode, discover how one shared reading block and a team of teachers can transform literacy instruction. Learn how to group by need, plan collaboratively, and track progress with purpose. Explore planners and tools at shalabooks.com, and check out the Empowering the Educator Within book and workbook for more planning support.

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EP22 - One Reading Block, Many Teachers: A Collaborative Model for Guided Reading

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  1. 0:00 Welcome & Introduction
  2. 0:40 Rethinking Grouping: What If We Broke the Mold?
  3. 2:00 Step-by-Step: How to Launch a Cross-Classroom Reading Block
  4. 4:00 Tools That Make It Work
  5. 5:20 Why This Approach Works
  6. 6:00 Your Turn to Imagine

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