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Sometimes, it is necessary for teachers to see what exactly it is that they should be doing in the classroom. The following websites provide examples and information on research-based best practices. The websites from the Virginia DOE include video clips that can be used during PLC meetings, faculty meetings, or professional development meetings. Teachers may want to view such videos multiple times, so it would be a good idea to ensure that they have access. It might even be helpful to view the video at least once before commencing with a discussion (stopping at predetermined points to talk about what is going on in the video). These videos can be incorporated into a PLC when emphasizing the questions:

4.What will we do if they already know it?
These videos can demonstrate the things that have been proven to work in certain situations. The "resistant" teacher may realize that what she's doing isn't something identified as a "good" activity or method to use. In addition, new teachers can be exposed to best practices.

[|http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/english/elementary/reading/early_literacy_strategies.shtml#] This website provides short videos that address early literacy strategies. Videos include alphabet knowledge, concept of word in text, and word study. These videos can be helpful for teachers who may not be providing instruction that follows these actions.

[] This website provides videos that address vocabulary and comprehension.

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[] Teaching reading K-2 workshop-Annenberg

[] Teaching reading 3-5 Great place to check out! http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CE8QtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DHcUH9S6Fv98&ei=ABX-T8j-I6O26wHf__DBBg&usg=AFQjCNF265L3907B0ps-LmMGz7IjXQ2YZQ