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Thinking Beyond the Page: Developing Deep Comprehension

June 17, 2025

Comprehension is a complex process and the ultimate goal of reading. Join us to learn practical strategies to support your students to go from surface-level comprehension to deep, critical thinking about what they read.

The Power of Fluency to Accelerate Learning

June 17, 2025

In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the key dimensions of reading fluency and learn how to assess and teach for automaticity and expression across whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction.

Vocabulary Instruction to Build Knowledge and Deepen Comprehension (Grades 3–8)

June 17, 2025

Gain practical strategies to teach vocabulary in grades 3-8 that go beyond definitions and support students in using words with purpose, deepening comprehension, and expanding their background knowledge.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8 – Fall 2025

June 17, 2025

Learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to accelerate learning for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-8.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2 – Fall 2025

June 17, 2025

Join us for a 6-day institute and learn how to deliver a structured, systematic small-group intervention with proven results in grades K–2.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2

May 1, 2025

Join us for a 6-day institute and learn how to deliver a structured, systematic small-group intervention with proven results in grades K–2.

The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 2, Levels K-Z)

May 1, 2025

In this two-day institute learn how to use BAS 2.0 to pinpoint students’ reading behaviors and instructional needs with word-solving, fluency, and comprehension.

The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 1, Levels A-P)

May 1, 2025

This two-day workshop will help you learn how to use the new BAS 2.0 system to pinpoint student strengths and needs as readers, including oral reading behaviors, fluency, comprehension, writing about reading, and phonological awareness and early phonics skills.

Guided Reading: Teaching Comprehension, Phonics, Word Study, and Fluency in Grades K-8

May 1, 2025

In this 5-day training for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach intensive small group, differentiated reading instruction that focuses on essential components of evidence-based reading instruction in grades K-8.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8

April 30, 2025

Learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to accelerate learning for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-8.

Upcoming Professional Development

Days 1-3: October 8-10, 2025; Days 4-6: December 10-12, 2025; Days 7-9: February 4-6, 2026

The Effective Instructional Coach: Leading Growth, Navigating Challenges

This 9-day training is designed for all school-based coaches including instructional coaches and those who support literacy, math, science, social studies and/or technology. You’ll learn how to better understand your role and how to effectively coach teachers at your school.

$3500 (includes professional texts)
December 4-5, 2025

Thinking Beyond the Page: Developing Deep Comprehension

Comprehension is a complex process and the ultimate goal of reading. Join us to learn practical strategies to support your students to go from surface-level comprehension to deep, critical thinking about what they read.

$595 (includes professional text)
November 18, 2025

Teaching Foundational Skills and Fluency Through Shared Reading

Learn how to teach explicit, systematic phonemic awareness, phonics and word study skills and support fluency development using whole group or small group shared reading.

$295

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