Lesson Summary

A.C.C.E.S.S. Literacy Framework™ Free Two-Day Introductory Masterclass Overview

This masterclass serves as the official entry point to the A.C.C.E.S.S. Certification Program, offering 6 hours of professional learning across two days focused on AI-enhanced literacy instruction tailored for diverse classrooms, especially educators teaching ELL and Special Education students.

Masterclass Key Details:

• Format: Free online via Teachable platform
• Duration: 2 days, 3 hours each (total 6 hours)
• Audience: Global teachers of ELL and SPED students
• Prerequisites: None
• Outcome: Readiness for literacy framework implementation and certification
• Certificate: Digital badge upon completion
• Next Step: Enrollment in full A.C.C.E.S.S. Certification Program Level 1

Learning Outcomes by End of Day 2:

• Understand the research basis and global relevance of the A.C.C.E.S.S. Framework
• Apply all six framework components in lesson planning
• Utilize RACE/RACES writing strategies with struggling readers and writers
• Design scaffolds to build and then fade student independence
• Incorporate AI tools for rapid creation of differentiated instructional resources
• Develop a 30-day implementation plan with a clear path to certification

The Six Components of the A.C.C.E.S.S. Literacy Framework™

• A - Activate Background Knowledge: Connect new learning to prior knowledge and experiences.
• C - Clarify Language & Vocabulary: Explicit pre-teaching of academic language with visual/contextual supports.
• C - Chunk Complex Text & Tasks: Break down reading and writing tasks into manageable, scaffolded steps.
• E - Engage with Evidence: Guide learners to locate, cite, and explain evidence using structured routines (RACE/RACES).
• S - Support with Scaffolds: Use sentence frames, guided notes, and visual supports to scaffold learning effectively.
• S - Synthesize & Show Understanding: Enable students to demonstrate learning through writing, discussion, or presentations.

Day 1 Curriculum Highlights - Foundation of Framework

• Welcome and orientation setting expectations and emotional connection
• Understanding the literacy gap globally, including statistics on language disabilities and reading proficiency
• Deep dive into 3 components: Activate Background Knowledge, Chunk Complex Text & Tasks, Clarify Language & Vocabulary
• Hands-on practice with AI to create activation prompts, chunk texts, and vocabulary aids
• Reflection and planning session to synthesize learning and preview Day 2

Day 2 Curriculum Highlights - Evidence, Scaffolds, Synthesis & Path Forward

• Recap and retrieval of Day 1 content
• Engage with Evidence - detailed exploration of RACE and RACES writing structures
• Support with Scaffold design following Gradual Release of Responsibility model
• Synthesize and Show Understanding with exit tickets, presentations, oral synthesis strategies
• AI-enhanced lesson planning live demos including leveled texts, scaffold creation, and prompt banks
• Planning a 30-day implementation blueprint aligned to certification levels
• Grand finale call to action encouraging enrollment in full certification

Framework Research Foundations & Classroom Applications

• Activation: Proven instructional strategy with high effect size to enhance comprehension by linking new knowledge to existing schemas.
• Chunking: Makes complex texts manageable, respecting cognitive load theory, and preserves academic rigor.
• Vocabulary: Focus on Tier 2 academic words which research shows predict reading comprehension; explicit instruction models like Frayer Model and cognate teaching.
• Evidence-Based Writing (RACE): Stepwise writing structure (Rest