Just Tell Them: Explicit Instruction for K-12 Classrooms, Day 1

Providing a clear, research-based framework for delivering lessons that all students can follow and master, Dr. Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction is highly effective for K–12 teachers. Her approach emphasizes modeling, guided practice, and active engagement, helping teachers reach diverse learners and close achievement gaps. As Dr. Archer reminds educators, good instruction is good instruction—when teaching is clear, intentional, and well-structured, it benefits every grade level and subject area.

Day One Objectives:

1. Explain a simple model of learning.

2. Describe the research supporting explicit instruction.

3. Describe the central elements of explicit instruction.

4. Observe a lesson and analyze the instructional practices in relationship to the elements of explicit instruction.

5. Describe the underlying principles of explicit instruction.

6. Determine elements of explicit instruction that could be strengthened at their school and classroom.

Join us at the SIEC office for a fantastic five-day workshop series focused on concepts and skills directly from Dr. Archer's Explicit Instruction approach. We are pleased to host Brandy Gentry, literacy coach from Southwest Sullivan Schools, who recently attended Dr. Archer's train-the-trainer sessions and just couldn't keep this powerful information to herself. Brandy has the skills and tools to guide you through five days of learning, discussion, and practical approaches to elevate your instruction and planning. See more details below.

Workshop Series Details:

• Date: Multiple Dates! This is a workshop SERIES: January 9, 23 (this is a new date -- formerly Jan. 19!), 30 and February 6 & 18, 2026

• Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm EST each day

• Location: SIEC, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546

• Fee: SIEC Member - $550/Non-member $770

• Other Details:

  • Please bring a laptop computer so online resources can be accessed.

  • A catered lunch will be provided each day.

  • Participants will receive Professional Growth Points.

  • Deadline to register is 2 weeks before each workshop.

  • See the registration link on this page to register.

Presenter: Brandy Gentry, Literacy Coach

Brandy Gentry is a Literacy Cadre Coach at Sullivan Elementary School, where she supports teachers and students in evidence-based reading instruction. She is Orton–Gillingham trained and a Dyslexia Specialist, bringing a deep understanding of structured literacy to her coaching. Brandy has earned her Literacy Endorsement and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the Science of Education with a focus on the Science of Reading, as well as a Literacy Coaching credential from Indiana University. She has also been trained by Dr. Anita Archer to provide professional development in Explicit Instruction. In recognition of her dedication to advancing effective reading practices, Brandy was honored with The Reading League’s Science of Reading Champion Award.