Take your career to the next level!
By enrolling in our 8-week online graduate courses, you have the flexibility to study when and where you want. You’ll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like chats and discussion forums that keep you connected. With access to the latest online learning tools and educational resources, you can be sure you’re getting everything a Lesley education has to offer.
FALL TERM I: September 5 – October 29, 2023
Guided Reading: Differentiating Literacy Instruction in Grades 3-8
In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction lessons in intermediate and middle school classrooms.
Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades K-2
Use the writers’ workshop to develop young children’s knowledge and enthusiasm for writing. In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn how writers’ workshops can develop student writing fluency.
FALL TERM II: October 30 – December 23, 2023
Acquiring Coaching and Teacher Leadership Expertise (Grades PreK-8)
Develop your skills and use of language to support the literacy work of colleagues through coaching. In this 8-week online graduate course, you’ll better understand your role as a literacy coach or teacher leader in a school.
Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study (Grades K-8)
In this 8-week online graduate course, teachers develop skills in systematic observation and analysis of student reading, writing, and language behaviors in order to plan effective teaching to meet student needs.
ON DEMAND COURSE
What Teachers Need to Understand About the Alphabetic System: Phonics & Spelling (Grades PreK-8)
Develop knowledge of the alphabetic system so you are prepared to address the learning needs of all students including English learners. This course examines principles of effective phonics instruction related to the complexity and structure of language.