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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System 1 & 2 Seminar

March 25, 2021

In this 2-day training, learn how to administer, score, and analyze student reading behaviors utilizing the Benchmark Assessment System.

Leadership in Literacy: School Leaders K-6

March 25, 2021

In this 4-day training, learn what every school leader needs to know about effective literacy teaching, coaching, and teacher leadership in grades K-6.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades 3-8

March 25, 2021

Learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in intermediate and middle school classrooms.

Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

Learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in the primary grades.

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™

March 25, 2021

Create authentic experiences for reading, thinking, talking, writing, and reflecting in all classroom settings.

Fireside Chat: Building a Coherent Approach to Literacy in Your School or District

March 16, 2021

Attend to learn how to incorporate a comprehensive literacy approach in your school or district.

Thinking, Talking, and Writing about Texts

February 18, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course, teachers use behavioral evidence of student talk and writing to design instruction to deepen the level of students’ thinking about reading.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Sonja Cherry-Paul

January 11, 2021

This one-day workshop with Sonja Cherry-Paul will re-energize you to take your book clubs to the next level!

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Lester Laminack

January 11, 2021

Join Lester Laminack for this one-day workshop to learn how to broaden students’ view of the world through diverse literature and shared read aloud experiences.

The Critical Role of Reading Fluency: Accelerating Learning in the Age of COVID-19

December 11, 2020

In this 90-minute seminar, gain practical knowledge for observing and teaching fluency in virtual and socially distanced classroom environments.

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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