Implementation Support

These resources will help you effectively utilize Zinc strategies and resources in your classroom.

  • How to Use Zinc

    This video library includes 3-5 minute videos covering everything from the why to the how with Zinc—Getting Started, Zinc Ignition, Articles, Vocabulary, and more!

  • Zinc Implementation Suggestions

    This document outlines best practices for Zinc including a year-at-a-glance, week-at-a-glance, helpful suggestions, and instructional strategies.

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    Test Prep with Zinc

    Help your students build confidence for tests with Zinc's four-step method. This document outlines best practices for a month-long test-prep focused unit, including links to customizable mini-lessons.

  • Using Zinc for Tiered Instruction

    See how different Zinc activities can support your goals around tiered instruction—small group instruction, one on one support, and individualized learning plans.

  • Engaging Parents in Student Reading Growth

    Share your students' Zinc experience with their parents. This document shares some easy ways to keep parents connected to what your students are reading.

  • 3 Steps to Ignition Success

    3 simple steps to build reading skills with your students in and out of Zinc!

  • Quick Start Guide for Teachers

    This document outlines 4 key components to starting with Zinc in your classroom.

  • Quick Start Guide for Students

    This document guides students through 3 quick steps to keep them engaged with Zinc and independent reading.

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    3 Steps to Success for Multi-Lingual Learners

    These 3 steps will get your Multilingual Learners on a path to reading growth.

  • Quick Progress Check

    Use this document to guide you through a quick check in on student progress and performance.

  • Using Zinc Data to Inform Instruction

    Use this guide for a step-by-step guide to using Zinc data to create student groupings and identify next steps.