Blog Hero Image

Welcome to Our Blog

In-Person at Lesley University

Building Deep Thinkers Through Reading: Engaging Students in Robust Comprehension

March 3, 2026

Let’s teach readers to think deeply. Join us to explore robust comprehension as an active, layered, and dynamic process to synthesize ideas, make inferences, and critique texts – not just recall facts.

Wondrous Words: Igniting Children’s Passion, Purpose, and Skills for Writing

February 26, 2026

Join us for this two-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll strengthen your ability to read like a writer and learn how to use mentor texts to help students expand their repertoire of craft moves, grow their identities as writers, and deepen their understanding of writing as a meaningful act.

Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades K-8

February 26, 2026

Deepen your understanding of the alphabetic linguistic system and learn how to teach for phonological awareness, phonics, word structure, vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills in grades K-8.

The Effective Instructional Coach: Leading Growth, Navigating Challenges

February 19, 2026

This 4-day training is designed for all school-based coaches including instructional coaches and those who support literacy, math, science, social studies and/or technology. You’ll learn how to better understand your role and how to effectively coach teachers at your school.

Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI

February 19, 2026

Maximize the power of LLI’s structured lessons to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction that accelerates learning for students who need additional support.

Small Group, Differentiated Reading Instruction in Grades K-8

February 19, 2026

In this 5-day institute for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach small group, differentiated reading instruction including focus lessons, guided reading, and book clubs. Meet every reader’s needs using evidence-based reading instruction in grades K-8.

Playful Pathways to Print: Learning about Language, Letters, Sounds and Words

December 18, 2025

Discover new ways to make learning about letters, sounds, and words joy-filled and meaningful for young children!

Reading Fluency: So Much More than Reading Fast!

November 13, 2025

In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the key dimensions of reading fluency and learn how to assess and teach for automaticity and expression across whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction.

Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know

November 6, 2025

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.

Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI

October 24, 2025

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

Upcoming Professional Development

Registration opens July 23, 2026
Access begins September 1, 2026

Literacy Coaching Network

You Support Teachers. We Support You. A Professional Learning Subscription Service for Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, and all educators who lead professional development.

Annual Membership: $350
Quarterly Membership: $100
August 3-6, 2026

The Effective Instructional Coach: Leading Growth, Navigating Challenges

This 4-day training is designed for all school-based coaches including instructional coaches and those who support literacy, math, science, social studies and/or technology. You’ll learn how to better understand your role and how to effectively coach teachers at your school.

$895 (includes professional text)
August 11-13, 2026

Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI

Maximize the power of LLI’s structured lessons to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction that accelerates learning for students who need additional support.

$695

Join our community!
It's FREE!

Enhance your literacy expertise by becoming a member of the Center's literacy community. By joining you will receive our newsletters and other email communications that will allow you to stay up to date on the latest resources, articles and upcoming professional learning opportunities.