What We Do

Marian M., High School Special Education Teacher, Palm Beach, FL

   “Best thing that has ever happened for me and my students.” 

Kristi G., Reading Teacher, Palm Beach, FL

   “In implementing these strategies, the students are working more independently and cooperatively.  I feel the activities help to strengthen the lessons and skills.”

Jean H., Curriculum Specialist & CRISS District Trainer, Fort Myers, FL

As a participant in a recent federally funded, external research study of Project CRISS, Jean had this to say:
   “Our reading scores went up tremendously in fifth grade (more than double the gain of any other grade!) and the teachers attributed much of the gain to
CRISS. Because of the success of the fifth graders, we are again implementing CRISS training with all of our teachers this fall.”

Erica G., Elementary Teacher, East Chicago, IN

   “I use the strategies in my classroom. They have really helped me get my students engaged in their learning and to take responsibility for their own learning.”

Sandy L., Elementary Arts Teacher, Palm Beach, FL

   “Project CRISS is an excellent way to deliver information to students to enable them to become independent learners.  I use what I learned all the time.”

Ami V., Middle/Elementary ELL Teacher, FL

   "CRISS has been an amazing tool in my classroom!  The kids AND I love the strategies!” 

Vicki P., High School Special Ed Teacher, FL

   “EXCELLENT TOOLS EXCELLENT TRAINING!” 

BJ D., English, Reading, Social Studies Teacher, Bedford, VA

   “I have taught for 35 years and this class was so motivational and inspired me to try things and evaluate things differently.  The standard of what I use in class to teach has changed...  now I think I use time more wisely by teaching more beneficially through wise choices of what to teach and how to teach.”

Barbara H., High School English Teacher, Orlando, FL

   “I love how we are allowed to implement CRISS in the way that is best for each of our classes and students.”

Ken S., English Teacher, FL

   “I like the CRISS philosophy (that students can and should take ownership and control over their own learning); and I had already been doing a lot of the things that CRISS advocates.  It’s just nice to know that all my little bits and pieces of things – lesson plans, activities, etc. – can be gathered together under one umbrella; and that this umbrella has a name and a common language and goal.  It not only makes me feel like I’m on the right track, but it also lets me communicate with other teachers who are doing the same thing, using our common language.”

Carrie B., High School Science Teacher, Tucson, Az

   “I’ve been having my students do a lot of process-type reflections this week and am getting really positive reactions from the kids. I had one student today tell me that I should let other teachers know about two-column notes because they make so much sense. Another student said that two-column notes made the reading fun for him... (This is a kid who is off task a majority of the time!) Anyway, I am having a lot of fun using all my CRISS stuff!”

Angie P., High School Special Education Teacher, Wheaton, IL

   “I love the strategies.  I work with high school special education students.  The strategies work very well with this population.  It encourages them to think outside the box and make connections.  It supports me as a teacher to think outside the box.”

Rebecca G., Middle School Foreign Language Teacher, VA

   “I have never learned/viewed/experienced anything as useful and meaningful in the classroom as implementing CRISS strategies and understanding the CRISS philosophy as it relates to my students.”