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Teaching Readers (Not Reading): Peter Afflerbach Discusses the Role of Motivation, Engagement, and Metacognition
Looking back on the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, researcher and educator Dr. Peter Afflerbach discussed the importance of instruction that moves beyond skills and strategies.
Carl Anderson: Teaching with Mentor Texts
Reflecting on the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, educator and author Carl Anderson spoke about how a well-crafted text can model strong writing for students.
Word Study: Pairing Joy and Purpose with Pam Koutrakos
Looking back at the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, educator and author Pam Koutrakos discussed how to combine joy and purpose while teaching word study.
Dr. Timothy Rasinski Speaks About the Art and Science of Teaching Reading
Looking back at the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, Dr. Timothy Rasinski spoke of how the teaching of reading is both a science and an art.
Mentor Texts: Powerful Tools for Writing Instruction
Studying the craft of writers and considering how to use what they notice develops critical thinking, versatility, identity, and creativity.
Fall 2023: 8-Week Online Graduate Courses
By enrolling in an online graduate course, you have the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
We Are Writers: A Kindergarten Journey
Literacy trainer Heather Rodman reflects on her conversations with a literacy coach in Ardsley Union Free School District, NY. Find out what contributed to these kindergarteners’ identity, agency, and independence as writers.
How to Teach Writing with Mentor Texts
What about teaching writing with mentor texts makes it essential to have in your teaching repertoire? Summer Literacy Institute guest speaker and blogger Carl Anderson breaks down the steps.
Poetry in the Age of Science of Reading
Poetry and other rhythmical texts offer unique advantages and opportunities for teachers and children in reading instruction.
The Coaching Notebook: Your Important End of Year Reflection Tool
A coaching notebook is a powerful reflection tool to consider the year’s accomplishments and determine goals for the upcoming school year.
Upcoming Professional Development
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.