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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders
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!
The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 2, Levels K-Z)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.