Literacy Coaching Essentials
Using Data to Inform Instruction and Improve Student Outcomes
Do you aspire to make the most of data to help improve student outcomes? Join Heather and Linda to refine your skills and expand your ability to use data in every aspect of your work with teachers.
- Literacy Coaches/Teacher Leaders
Join us for this three-day offering to deepen your understanding of the different kinds of evidence and data that you can use to inform instruction and improve student outcomes. Learn how to support your colleagues’ effective use of student information by integrating the use of data into your coaching conversations, grade-level meetings, and professional development.
Learn how to:
- Foster teachers’ close observation of student reading, writing, and word solving behaviors
- Facilitate data conversations and grade level meetings
- Analyze data to guide literacy instruction
- Create data displays to facilitate teacher inquiry and problem-solving
- Monitor and understand change over time in literacy teaching and learning
- Understand research and evidence-based practices
Linda Murphy, Associate Director, Literacy Programs 
Linda has worked in school districts in New York in a variety of roles and settings. Prior to her joining the center at Lesley University, Linda held positions as a principal of an intermediate school, a Director of English Language Arts, Social Studies and Reading, a district trainer for Literacy Collaborative Intermediate, a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and a classroom teacher. Linda holds licenses in Elementary Education and School District Administration.
Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer
Prior to joining the Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative as a Primary Trainer, Heather was a Kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade classroom teacher in Middletown, CT for 16 years. She was also a Primary Literacy Coordinator for five years where she provided literacy training and coaching to K-5 teachers. In addition, she was a member of the Connecticut Department of Education Common Core State Standards Curriculum Design Team for English Language Arts.
You may choose to attend this training in-person at Lesley University or virtually.
If you choose to attend in-person, the training room will have Lesley University’s HyFlex Classroom Technology to support an engaging learning environment for in-person and virtual participants. If you have questions about in-person or virtual attendance, please email us at CRRLC@lesley.edu.
Cancellation Deadline & Refund Policies
You have until one week before the first day of this offering to cancel your registration. There is a $50 cancellation fee. If you request a cancellation after the deadline, you will not be issued a refund. Substitution requests are acceptable. Please email CRRLC@lesley.edu if you have a cancellation or substitution request.
Registration Deadline & Shipping Policies
If you register within the week prior to the first day of this training each session, you may incur additional fees for expedited shipping. You may experience delays in receiving your materials.
Requirements for Participation
After the training, you will receive a certificate of attendance for your participation. To receive a complete certificate, participation during the specified times is required. Additional work may be assigned to meet the professional development hours. Graduate Credit participants will be expected to complete additional assignments.
Interested in professional learning at your school or district? Schedule a meeting with one of our trainers.
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