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Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders

Assessment from Afar: Strategies for Assessing Readers, Writers, and Speakers Remotely

August 20, 2020

In this 1-hour complimentary webinar, examine authentic ways to assess students’ reading, writing, and speaking strengths and needs in a remote work setting or in a socially-distanced classroom.

Literacy for All Annual Conference

August 5, 2020

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

Engaging Young Readers with Shared Reading: Remotely and Face-to-Face

July 14, 2020

In this 1-hour complimentary webinar, examine how to use shared reading in grades K-2, whether you are teaching remotely or in the classroom.

Reading Recovery Teacher Training

June 22, 2020

A graduate-level training for Reading Recovery teachers and teacher leaders.

Reading Recovery Teacher Leader Cohort

June 22, 2020

Training Includes a 4-day program (2 credits) and three courses (16 credits) at Lesley University with our University Trainer.

Literacy Collaborative Training

June 18, 2020

Training is held online through a combination of live, interactive sessions and on-demand learning. Participants apply what they learn and receive job-embedded coaching from Lesley University faculty as part of their coursework.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series

June 18, 2020

This series is designed to confront social injustices that contribute to the race- and poverty-related opportunity gap by promoting access and equity for all children through literacy.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Summer Literacy Institute with Kass & Cornelius Minor

June 18, 2020

Enroll to take an in-depth look at how reading identity intersects with racial, gender, and class identity.

Online Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership

June 17, 2020

A 12-credit online graduate certificate program.

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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