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Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2022
This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools.
On-Demand Sessions: 32nd Annual Literacy for All Conference
Access 80 on-demand conference sessions from nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery experts.
Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning
In this 8-week online graduate course, learn how to create a healthy culture of professional learning in your school.
Thinking, Talking, and Writing about Texts
In this 8-week online graduate course, teachers use behavioral evidence of student talk and writing to design instruction to deepen the level of students’ thinking about reading.
Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Systems 1 & 2 Seminar
In this 2-day training, learn how to use the Benchmark Assessment System to inform your teaching.
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-12
In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to boost literacy for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-12.
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2
In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to boost literacy for the lowest-achieving students in grades K–2.
Literacy Collaborative Training
Training is held online through a combination of live, interactive sessions and on-demand learning. Participants apply what they learn and receive job-embedded coaching from Lesley University faculty as part of their coursework.
Customized Literacy Professional Learning
Our Center faculty will partner with you to design customized professional learning, workshops, and other job-embedded learning opportunities for educators, facilitated in-person or virtually.
Leveled Literacy Intervention National Tutoring Scale-Up Model
Support readers and writers to make literacy progress in 12–18 weeks.
Upcoming Professional Development
Day 3: February 5, 2026
Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI
Join us in New Jersey! Strengthen students’ reading and writing competencies with Leveled Literacy Intervention (Levels A–W: Orange, Green, Blue, Red, Gold, Purple)
$695 Regular Admission
Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know
In this 4-day institute for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching in grades K–6. Learn how to improve student literacy outcomes by developing a coherent vision for literacy and a vibrant school culture that supports teamwork and continuous professional learning.
Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study
In this 8-week online course, you’ll develop the skills to systematically observe and analyze students’ reading, writing, and word-solving behaviors.