Anita Archer

Anita L. Archer, Ph.D., is an educational consultant to school districts on explicit instruction, the design and delivery of instruction, behavior management, and literacy instruction. Over the course of her 40-year career, Dr. Archer has taught elementary and middle school students and has served on the faculties of San Diego State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Oregon. She is nationally recognized for her professional development activities, having presented workshops and seminars in every state. Dr. Archer is coauthor, with Dr. Mary Gleason, of numerous curriculum materials addressing reading, writing, and study skills. She is the recipient of ten awards honoring her excellence in teaching and her contributions to the field of education.

Active Participation DVD, Elementary

Students who actively participate in lessons improve both behavior and academic performance. Learn specific instructional procedures and routines to: Increase engagement Increase on-task behavior Increase accountability Promote desired behaviors Reduce inappropriate …

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Active Participation DVD, Secondary

Students who actively participate in lessons improve both behavior and academic performance. The Active Participation DVD Series presents specific instructional procedures and routines to: Increase engagement Increase on-task behavior Increase …

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Explicit Instruction

Explicit instruction has been shown to promote achievement for all students. Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching, a highly practical and accessible resource, gives special and general education teachers the tools …

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Explicit Instruction Posters

For use with or without Dr. Archer’s Golden Principles of Explicit Instruction DVD, these 12 colorful posters will help teachers remember to apply the foundational concepts of Explicit Instruction on …

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Explicit Vocabulary Instruction: Words for Everyone

Research shows that children's vocabulary in early grades is directly related to reading comprehension in upper grades. Students receiving explicit, engaging vocabulary instruction throughout their school years’ experience growth in …

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Golden Principles of Explicit Instruction DVD

These engaging four- to seven-minute video presentations introduce the core principles of Explicit Instructions. The videos are designed for quick inservice opportunities during staff, grade level, or departmental meetings. Staff can …

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