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Professional development opportunities designed to support literacy instruction for PreK-8 educators.

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May 4, 2023

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Afrika Afeni Mills

Join us for a one-day workshop with Afrika Afeni Mills!

9:00-11:30am & 12:45-3:00pm (EST)
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May 15 - July 9, 2023 (Summer Term I)

Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades 3-8

In this 8-week online graduate course for grades 3-8 teachers, learn how writers’ workshops can develop student writing fluency.

May 15 - July 9, 2023 (Summer Term I)

Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in the Reading & Writing Classroom in Grades K-3

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn about instruction in phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, spelling, and word study for children in grades K-3.

May 15 – July 9, 2023 (Summer Term I)

Shared Leadership for School Improvement

In this 8-week online graduate course for coaches and teacher leaders, you’ll learn how to promote a culture of shared leadership that can energize school teams.

June 1-2, 2023

Going Deeper with Leveled Literacy Intervention

In this 2-day training, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of primary and intermediate LLI systems and fine tune instructional practices for high-impact intervention.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 10–14, 2023

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-8

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.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 10 - September 3, 2023 (Summer Term II)

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

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

July 10 - September 3, 2023 (Summer Term II)

Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades 3-8

In this 8-week online graduate course for grades 3-8 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.

July 11–14, 2023

Leading for Literacy

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

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 25-26, 2023

Leading for Literacy Part II

In this 2-day intensive seminar, we will build on our previous work from the 4-day Leading for Literacy (School Leaders Seminar) with central office and school-based educators.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 27-28, 2023

Introduction to Writing Minilessons Grades K-4

In this 2-day training, learn how to use Writing Minilessons: Your Every Day Guide for Literacy Teaching by Fountas & Pinnell to provide high quality lessons in management, craft, conventions and writing process.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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July 31–August 4, 2023

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

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.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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August 14-16 & October 11-13, 2023

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to accelerate literacy learning for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-8.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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August 14–17, October 16–18 & December 4–6, 2023

Effective Literacy Coaching

In this 10-day training designed for literacy coaches, instructional leaders, teacher leaders, and administrators, learn how to coach teachers at your school and better understand your leadership role in systemic literacy improvement.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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August 15-17 & October 11-13, 2023

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach high-quality small-group, supplementary literacy intervention for accelerated literacy learning for students in grades K–2 who find literacy learning difficult.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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August 21-22, 2023

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

This 2-day training introduces a system for teaching students that creates authentic experiences in reading, thinking, talking, writing, and reflecting in all classroom settings.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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September 19-20, 2023

Benchmark Assessment Systems 1 & 2 Seminar

In this 2-day training, learn how to administer, score, and analyze student reading behaviors utilizing the Benchmark Assessment System. Discover how to use the information with the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum to guide your teaching.

9:00-11:30am & 1:00-3:30pm (EST)
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What Teachers Need to Understand About the Alphabetic System: Phonics & Spelling

In this on-demand graduate course, expand your knowledge of the alphabetic system so you can teach foundational skills effectively to all of your students including English learners.

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Customized Literacy Professional Development

Our expertise, tailor-made for you. We offer customized workshops, trainings, and institutes for your school or district, delivered in-person or virtually. Contact us to start a conversation!

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Online Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership

A 12-credit online graduate certificate program.

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Online Graduate Certificate in Developing Literacy Expertise Through Responsive Classroom Teaching

An 18-credit online graduate certificate program.

Online Certificate