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Literacy Collaborative Training

March 24, 2023

Training is held online through a combination of live, interactive sessions and on-demand learning. Participants apply what they learn and receive job-embedded coaching from Lesley University faculty as part of their coursework.

Phonics and More: Science-Aligned Literacy Teaching and Learning

March 24, 2023

In this summer literacy institute, examine the art and science of literacy teaching and learning.

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

March 17, 2023

This 2-day training introduces a system for teaching students that creates authentic experiences in reading, thinking, talking, writing, and reflecting in all classroom settings.

Shared Leadership for School Improvement

February 1, 2023

In this 8-week online graduate course for coaches and teacher leaders, you’ll learn how to promote a culture of shared leadership that can energize school teams.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Afrika Afeni Mills

December 8, 2022

Join us for a 1-day workshop with education consultant and author, Afrika Afeni Mills.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Lorena Escoto Germán

December 8, 2022

Join us for a one-day workshop with Lorena Escoto Germán!

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Allison Briceño

December 8, 2022

Join us for the first event in our 2023 Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series! Register for the complete series or individual sessions.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2023

December 8, 2022

This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools. Register for the complete 3-day series or individual workshops.

On-Demand Sessions: Literacy for All Conference

November 18, 2022

Access 21 on-demand conference sessions from nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery experts through December 31, 2022.

Leading for Literacy

November 10, 2022

In this 4-day training for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching and learning in grades K–6.

Upcoming Professional Development

February 11-12, 2025

Early Literacy Success: Building Language, Sounds, and Print Knowledge in PreK

Children in PreK come to school with many different experiences with language, sounds, and print. This two-day workshop will bring to life what very young learners need to know and understand about letters, sounds, and words and how you can support their learning by building on what they already understand.

$595 includes professional text
January 9, 2025

Early Literacy Success: Building Language, Sounds, and Print Knowledge in PreK (Webinar)

This session will focus on how to provide rich, engaging experiences with language, sounds, and print in the PreK classroom.

Complimentary Webinar
February 11-12, 2025

Quick Tips for Test Prep: Supporting Your Students for Success! 

Are you working to support your students to excel on standardized tests? In this 2-day training, learn how to deepen students’ understanding of the demands of standardized tests so they can respond confidently and successfully!

$595

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