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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Teaching for Accelerated Literacy Learning in Small Groups

March 26, 2021

This 2-day training is designed for all teachers who work with grades K-3 students in small group and classroom settings (students reading text levels A-N).

Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn how writers’ workshops can develop student writing fluency.

Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.

Using the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum for Responsive Teaching

March 25, 2021

In this 2-day institute, learn how to use the Literacy Continuum as a resource when teaching reading and writing in grades K-6.

Effective Literacy Coach

March 25, 2021

Build your literacy coaching expertise.

Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades K-3

March 25, 2021

In this 5-day training for teachers, learn about instruction in phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, spelling, and word study for children in grades K-3.

Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 1 & 2 Seminar

March 25, 2021

In this 2-day training, learn how to administer, score, and analyze student reading behaviors utilizing the Benchmark Assessment System.

Leadership in Literacy: School Leaders K-6

March 25, 2021

In this 4-day training, learn what every school leader needs to know about effective literacy teaching, coaching, and teacher leadership in grades K-6.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades 3-8

March 25, 2021

Learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in intermediate and middle school classrooms.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

Learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in the primary grades.

Upcoming Professional Development

May 1-2, 2025

Spelling: So Much More Than Memorization

No more test on Friday, misspell on Monday! During this two-day workshop, you will learn about the multifaceted, frequently misunderstood concept of spelling and how you can teach for strong spelling skills.

$595 (includes professional text)
May 6-7, 2025

Thinking Beyond the Page: Strategies for 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)
March 31, 2025

Tutoring That Works! (Complimentary Awareness Session)

What does it take to make literacy intervention effective? Join us for a complimentary webinar to explore the characteristics of effective tutoring interventions and learn what your school or district can do to ensure lasting impacts for readers who need support.

Complimentary Webinar

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