This series of videos illustrate instructional techniques and emphasizes the importance of frequent informal assessments of beginning readers.  This helps to identify areas of difficulty early and target instruction to the needs of individual students.  Assessments include Spelling as a Diagnostics Tool, Specialists, Assessing Reading Skills, an Assessment of a Pre-Reader, and an Early Elementary Assessment.

Annenberg Media’s multimedia resources help teachers increase their expertise in their fields and assist them in improving their teaching methods. Other resources on the site include interactive lessons for middle and high school students in several subjects.

The materials offered are quite extensive.  They encompass all grade levels and subject areas.  The courses for teachers are self-paced.