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Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Afrika Afeni Mills

December 8, 2022

Join us for a 1-day workshop with education consultant and author, Afrika Afeni Mills.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Lorena Escoto Germán

December 8, 2022

Join us for a one-day workshop with Lorena Escoto Germán!

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Allison Briceño

December 8, 2022

Join us for the first event in our 2023 Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series! Register for the complete series or individual sessions.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2023

December 8, 2022

This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools. Register for the complete 3-day series or individual workshops.

On-Demand Sessions: Literacy for All Conference

November 18, 2022

Access 21 on-demand conference sessions from nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery experts through December 31, 2022.

Leading for Literacy

November 10, 2022

In this 4-day training for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching and learning in grades K–6.

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.

Visionary Leadership for California Educators 

August 24, 2022

In this 1-hour webinar for California educators, you will understand how to use observation tools to refresh and reimagine the professional learning possibilities in your school.

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.

Upcoming Professional Development

Days 1 & 2: September 30, October 1, 2025; Days 3 & 4: October 27 & 28, 2025

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.

$1295 (includes professional text)
October 27 - December 17, 2025 (Fall Term II)

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.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - does not include required texts
October 27 - December 17, 2025 (Fall Term II)

Acquiring Coaching and Teacher Leadership Expertise

Learn how to develop your facilitation skills and use of language to support the literacy instruction of colleagues.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - does not include required texts

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