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District and School Leaders

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

February 24, 2022

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

Leading for Literacy: Part Two

February 21, 2022

In this 2-day intensive seminar, build on your previous work from the 4-day Leading for Literacy seminar (School Leaders Seminar) with central office and school-based educators.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: 2022 Summer Literacy Institute

November 22, 2021

Register for this four-day Summer Literacy Institute, featuring Liz Kleinrock!

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Gholdy Muhammad

November 22, 2021

Join us for a one-day workshop with Gholdy Muhammad.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Chris Hass

November 22, 2021

Join us for the first event in our Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2022

November 22, 2021

This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools.

On-Demand Sessions: 32nd Annual Literacy for All Conference

November 5, 2021

Access 80 on-demand conference sessions from nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery experts.

Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning

November 2, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course, learn how to create a healthy culture of professional learning in your school.

Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know

October 25, 2021

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

Literacy Collaborative Training

September 16, 2021

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.

Upcoming Professional Development

March 10, 2025

Phonological Awareness: What Is It and Why Is It Important? (Complimentary Webinar)

This hour-long complimentary webinar will clarify what phonological awareness is and how it is essential to children’s reading and writing development.

Complimentary Webinar
February 10, 2025

Why is Everyone Avoiding Me? Problem-Solving for Literacy Coaches (Complimentary Webinar)

In this 1-hour webinar, examine the reasons why teachers may be reluctant to participate in coaching and identify strategies to overcome these challenges.

Complimentary Webinar
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

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