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Starting the School Year Strong: A Guide for Literacy Coaches
The beginning of a new school year is always a busy, exciting time. To start your year off strong, here are six practical ideas for facilitating learning and reflection with your colleagues.
Writing Identities: When do they begin?
Find out how teachers can instill the belief in their students that they’re writers with valuable stories to share and communicate.
Ralph Fletcher: A Writer’s Mentor
When I need a little writerly advice, I often turn to Ralph Fletcher. We’ve never met, but his advice about writing for both students and teachers has stayed with me for the last 20 years.
Reaching All Learners Through Independent Reading
Research highlights the significant benefits of independent reading, including improved literacy skills, greater empathy, and a lifelong love of reading.
Advice for Coaches: Helping Teachers Navigate the End-of-Year Homestretch
How can coaches help empower teachers to navigate the end-of-year homestretch? By creating opportunities for reflection.
Comprehension and Building Knowledge: From Acquiring Knowledge to Actively Using It
Literacy expert Stephanie Harvey explains the relationship between comprehension and knowledge building.
Upcoming Professional Development
Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study
In this 8-week online course, you will develop skills in systematic observation and analysis of student reading, writing, and language behaviors in order to plan effective teaching to meet student needs.
Leveled Literacy Intervention National Tutoring Scale-Up Model
Support readers and writers to make literacy progress in 12–18 weeks.
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.