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Grades K-8

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-8

February 13, 2023

In this 5-day training for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated reading instruction that focuses on comprehension, phonics and word study in grades K-8.

Phonics and More: Science-Aligned Literacy Teaching and Learning

March 24, 2023

In this summer literacy institute, examine the art and science of literacy teaching and learning.

Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades K-8

January 31, 2023

In this 5-day training, learn how phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and word study contribute to the development of readers and writers in grades K-8.

Complimentary Webinar: Creating Literacy Centers That Aren’t a Waste of Time 

September 15, 2023

Attend this complimentary 1-hour webinar to learn how to create worthwhile literacy centers that provide meaningful and engaging independent activities for children in grades K-1 and require low-prep for you.

Complimentary Webinar: Learn the One Magic Word of Coaching

September 21, 2023

Back by popular demand, Irene is returns for this exclusive one-hour webinar. Learn how your language influences the professional growth of your colleagues and the culture of professional learning in your school.

Complimentary Webinar: Learn the One Magic Word of Coaching! 

August 11, 2023

Don’t miss this free 1-hour webinar to learn how your language influences the professional growth of your colleagues and the learning culture in your school.

Upcoming Professional Development

Leveled Literacy Intervention National Tutoring Scale-Up Model

Support readers and writers to make literacy progress in 12–18 weeks.

Featured on the National Proven Tutoring Website!
May 21-22, 2024

Teacher Decision Making to Accelerate Learning in Leveled Literacy Intervention

Learn to sharpen your analysis of student reading, writing, and word solving behaviors to make strong teaching decisions across the LLI lesson.

10:00am – 3:30pm (EST)
NEW!!
May 16-17, 2024

The First 20 Days of Literacy Coaching 

Join us for this two-day professional learning for literacy coaches to learn a variety of ways to organize and jump start your coaching in the fall.

10:00am – 3:00pm (EST)

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