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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades 3-8

March 11, 2022

In this 5-day training for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction lessons in intermediate and middle school classrooms.

Leading for Literacy

March 9, 2022

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

Intervening for Success: Getting Results with the Lowest Achieving First Graders

February 24, 2022

Learn more about leveraging state, federal, and local dollars for effective intervention to improve schools, communities, and the lives of children.

Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Systems 1 & 2 Seminar

February 24, 2022

In this 2-day training, learn how to use the Benchmark Assessment System to inform your teaching.

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

February 24, 2022

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

February 23, 2022

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.

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

February 23, 2022

In this 5-day training for teachers, grow your understanding of the alphabetic linguistic system and learn about instruction in phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, spelling, and word study for children in grades K-3.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

February 22, 2022

In this 5-day training for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction in the primary grades.

Leading for Literacy: Part Two

February 21, 2022

In this 2-day intensive seminar, build on your previous work from the 4-day Leading for Literacy seminar (School Leaders Seminar) with central office and school-based educators.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: 2022 Summer Literacy Institute

November 22, 2021

Register for this four-day Summer Literacy Institute, featuring Liz Kleinrock!

Upcoming Professional Development

Days 1-2: November 12-13, 2025
Day 3: February 5, 2026

Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI

Join us in New Jersey! Strengthen students’ reading and writing competencies with Leveled Literacy Intervention (Levels A–W: Orange, Green, Blue, Red, Gold, Purple)

$655 Early Bird Discount
$695 Regular Admission
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

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