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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Literacy Coaching and Teacher Leadership  

June 12, 2023

Join us for a free webinar to learn about the impact that coaching can have on the professional learning community in your school.

34th Annual Literacy for All Conference

May 12, 2023

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

Intervening for Success: Getting Results with the Lowest Achieving Students

May 8, 2023

Learn about supporting the accelerated learning of the lowest achieving students in your school or district.

Guided Reading: Differentiating Literacy Instruction in Grades 3-8

April 21, 2023

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

Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades K-2

April 21, 2023

In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn how writers’ workshops can develop student writing fluency.

Phonics and More: Science-Aligned Literacy Teaching and Learning

March 24, 2023

In this summer literacy institute, examine the art and science of literacy teaching and learning.

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

March 17, 2023

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

Introduction to Writing Minilessons Grades K-4

March 17, 2023

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.

Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades 3-8

March 15, 2023

In this 8-week online graduate course for grades 3-8 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-8

February 13, 2023

In this 5-day training for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated reading instruction that focuses on comprehension, phonics and word study in grades K-8.

Upcoming Professional Development

May 21, 2026

Start with the Readers: Small Group Instruction That Makes a Difference (Complimentary Webinar)

Start with what readers need next. In this 45-minute webinar, learn how to identify specific reading needs and use focus groups to design targeted small group instruction with a clear instructional purpose.

Complimentary Webinar
June 4, 2026

Energizing Student Writing Through Vision, Purpose, and Voice (Complimentary Webinar)

Do your students’ writing pieces often look similar or lack variety in structure and organization? In this complimentary 45-minute webinar, we will explore the importance of supporting students during the planning process so they can clearly communicate their message and make purposeful decisions about their writing.

Complimentary Webinar
May 7, 2026

End Strong, Start Smarter: Coaching Through the Year’s Final Stretch (Complimentary Webinar)

Join us for this 45-minute webinar and celebrate the accomplishments of your year. Reflect on student and teacher growth. And get a jump start on planning for professional learning in the fall!

Complimentary Webinar

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