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Leveled Literacy Intervention (Grades 3-12) for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 16, 2020

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 in a remote setting or socially-distanced classroom.

Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2) for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 16, 2020

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 in a remote setting or socially-distanced classroom.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades 3-8

June 16, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in intermediate and middle school classrooms.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

June 16, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in the primary grades.

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 16, 2020

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

Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades 3-8

June 16, 2020

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

Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades 3-8

June 16, 2020

In this 5-day training for teachers, learn the importance of instruction in vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills in the intermediate grades and middle school.

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

June 15, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn about phonics instruction for children in grades K-3.

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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