Name: The Power of Tier 1: Planning and Delivering Explicit Instruction
Start: 2026-07-15T13:30:00-0600
End: 2026-07-15T14:30:00-0600

Welcome to URSA 2026 at Southern Utah University! All sessions will be in buildings on the upper campus (east end). Here’s the Campus Map (PDF) if needed.

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PLAN AHEAD - Tentative Future Conference Dates
July 7-9, 2027 - Price, UT
July 17-19, 2028 - Richfield, UT

The Power of Tier 1: Planning and Delivering Explicit Instruction

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT

SC 129 - Science Center, Room 129

Strong Tier 1 instruction ensures all students receive clear, systematic teaching of essential skills. When lessons are intentionally planned and delivered using explicit instruction—modeling, guided practice, and frequent opportunities to respond—students are more likely to understand, stay engaged, and successfully learn grade-level content.

Participants MUST HAVE one of the following platforms/devices in order to participate in this session: Not Applicable

Participants MAY FIND IT USEFUL to have one or more of the following platforms/devices during this session: Not Applicable

Speakers

Jenny Blauer

Early Learning Literacy Instructional Coach, CUES - Central Utah Educational Services

LETRS / Keys to Writing Facilitator: Jenny Blauer brings 30 years of experience as a Regular and Special Education teacher, literacy specialist, behavior specialist, and instructional coach. She is an Early Learning Instructional Coach and LETRS / Keys to Writing Facilitator for CUES... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
SC 129 - Science Center, Room 129 370 West 200 South, Cedar City, UT 84720

Utah Core Curriculum, Beginner - limited to no experience; no prerequisite skills required., Intermediate - basic core competency; some prerequisite skills required.

Session Format 1 hour traditional lecture/audience participation
Grade Level Elementary - grades K - 6
Audience Teachers
Subject Area Language Arts

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