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Teaching Strong Foundational Skills Through Joyful, Shared Reading

April 5, 2023

In this 2-day training, learn how to teach explicit, systematic phonemic awareness and phonics skills using whole group or small group shared reading.

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.

Going Deeper with Leveled Literacy Intervention

March 21, 2023

In this 2-day training, deepen your understanding of primary and intermediate LLI systems and fine tune instructional practices for high-impact intervention.

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.

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.

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

January 31, 2023

In this 5-day training, learn how phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and word study contribute to the development of readers and writers in grades K-8.

Playing with Sounds, Letters, and Words in PreK: Building a Foundation for Success

January 20, 2023

In this 2-day institute for early literacy educators, learn how to bring playful engagement with sounds, letters, and words to young children who are beginning to explore how words work.

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2

January 18, 2023

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach high-quality small-group, supplementary literacy intervention for accelerated literacy learning for students in grades K–2.

Benchmark Assessment Systems 1 & 2 Seminar

January 12, 2023

In this 2-day training, learn how to administer, score, and analyze student reading behaviors utilizing the Benchmark Assessment System. Discover how to use the information with the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum to guide your teaching.

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

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