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Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-12

October 28, 2021

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

October 28, 2021

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

September 16, 2021

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

July 14, 2021

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

July 13, 2021

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

32nd Annual Literacy for All Conference

July 12, 2021

Nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery conference for PreK-8 educators.

Fireside Chat: The Essential Role of Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

April 27, 2021

Attend to learn how to invest your financial resources in building the professional capacity of your staff and achieve equitable outcomes for all your students.

Teaching for Accelerated Literacy Learning in Small Groups

March 26, 2021

This 2-day training is designed for all teachers who work with grades K-3 students in small group and classroom settings (students reading text levels A-N).

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-12

March 25, 2021

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to boost literacy for students in grades 3-12.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to boost literacy for students in grades K–2 who need additional teaching support.

Upcoming Professional Development

May 18 – July 12, 2026 (Summer Term I)

Shared Leadership for School Improvement

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

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - required texts not included
May 18 - July 12, 2026 (Summer Term I)

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

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn the importance of systematic instruction in vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - required texts not included
July 13 – September 6, 2026 (Summer Term II)

Effective Reading Instruction: Community & Practice, K-8

This 8-week, online course will teach the rationales and organizational components of classroom reading instruction. You will examine effective instructional practices and strategies to strengthen reading development for a wide range of readers, including multilingual learners.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts

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