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

November 21, 2024

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!

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

November 21, 2024

Join us for this two-day institute to learn how to use BAS 2.0 to pinpoint student proficiencies and needs, including word-solving, fluency, comprehension and writing about reading, and examining how to transition from assessment to instruction.

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

November 21, 2024

This two-day institute 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.

Thinking, Talking, and Writing About Texts

November 19, 2024

In this 8-week online course, learn how to support students in thinking deeply and critically about their reading so they can share their thinking through talk and writing.

Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching

November 15, 2024

In this 8-week online course, you’ll explore a variety of ways to coach teachers and foster their independence, reflection and analysis of literacy teaching and learning.

Guided Reading: Differentiating Literacy Instruction in Grades 3-8 

November 15, 2024

In this 8-week online course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

November 15, 2024

In this 8-week online course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction.

Building Capacity Through Continuous Professional Learning

November 15, 2024

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

It’s Both/And: Teaching Each Child with a Variety of Texts

October 30, 2024

Learn how to provide a “healthy diet” of a variety of text types that are high-quality, engaging, culturally sustaining, and connect phonics skills with reading for meaning.

Reaching All Learners Speaker Series: Melanie Meehan

August 28, 2024

That every child can write is a critical belief for effective writing instruction. Join renowned author Melanie Meehan to consider and explore options that invite, engage, and inspire writers throughout their unique processes and challenges.

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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