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Extending Pathways and Possibilities for Writers

August 28, 2024

That every child can write is a critical belief for effective writing instruction. Join renowned author Melanie Meehan to consider and explore options that invite, engage, and inspire writers throughout their unique processes and challenges.

Growing Community and Family Collaborations All Year Long

August 28, 2024

Join Nawal Qarooni, a holistic literacy educator who designs family literacy programming in schools, for a day-long workshop to grow community and family collaborations all year long. Nawal will share a collective care framework developed over decades of research and her parenting of four multiethnic children.

Reaching All Learners Speaker Series

August 28, 2024

Cultivate your expertise in reaching and responding to the diverse strengths and needs of every one of your students to ensure each child grows up literate in our educational system.

Reaching All Learners Speaker Series: Patricia Paugh

August 23, 2024

Join us for the first event in our 2024 & 2025 Reaching All Learners Speaker Series. Register for the complete series or individual sessions.

New Teacher Academy

July 10, 2024

Gain practical skills so you can teach effectively, manage the classroom learning environment, and build competent and confident readers and writers.

Upcoming Professional Development

March 23 – May 12, 2026 (Spring Term II)

Thinking, Talking, and Writing About Texts Grades K-8

In this 8-week online course, learn how to support students in thinking deeply about their reading and in expressing their ideas through talk and writing.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts
March 23 – May 12, 2026 (Spring Term II)

Building Capacity Through Continuous Professional Learning

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

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts
January 26-March 22, 2026 (Spring Term I)

Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching

In this 8-week online course, you’ll explore a variety of ways to coach teachers and foster their independence, reflection and analysis of literacy teaching and learning.

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

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