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Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8

November 9, 2022

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.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2

November 9, 2022

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.

Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning

November 9, 2022

In this 8-week online graduate course, learn how to create a healthy culture of professional learning in your school.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

November 9, 2022

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction in the primary grades.

What Teachers Need to Understand About the Alphabetic System: Phonics & Spelling

October 31, 2022

Expand your knowledge of the alphabetic system so you can teach foundational skills effectively to all of your students.

A Year of Writing Minilessons in Grades K-3

July 28, 2022

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.

33rd Annual Literacy for All Conference

June 2, 2022

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

Building a Coherent Approach to Literacy in Your School or District

May 11, 2022

Learn the importance of building internal capacity within the school by developing coach or teacher leader expertise in literacy teaching and learning through the Literacy Collaborative.

Invest in Literacy Coaching and Teacher Leadership to Build Professional Capacity

May 4, 2022

Learn about the impact that coaching has within the professional learning community in your school or district and training options that prepare educators to take on this role.

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

March 18, 2022

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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