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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Lorena Escoto Germán

December 8, 2022

Join us for a one-day workshop with Lorena Escoto Germán!

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Allison Briceño

December 8, 2022

Join us for the first event in our 2023 Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series! Register for the complete series or individual sessions.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2023

December 8, 2022

This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools. Register for the complete 3-day series or individual workshops.

On-Demand Sessions: Literacy for All Conference

November 18, 2022

Access 21 on-demand conference sessions from nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery experts through December 31, 2022.

Leading for Literacy

November 10, 2022

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

Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning

November 9, 2022

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

Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching

November 9, 2022

In this 8-week online graduate course, learn about reading and writing processes to support your colleagues’ professional learning.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

November 9, 2022

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

What Teachers Need to Understand About the Alphabetic System: Phonics & Spelling

October 31, 2022

Expand your knowledge of the alphabetic system so you can teach foundational skills effectively to all of your students.

Visionary Leadership for California Educators 

August 24, 2022

In this 1-hour webinar for California educators, you will understand how to use observation tools to refresh and reimagine the professional learning possibilities in your school.

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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