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Literacy Coaching and Teacher Leadership  

June 12, 2023

Join us for a free webinar to learn about the impact that coaching can have on the professional learning community in your school.

34th Annual Literacy for All Conference

May 12, 2023

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

Intervening for Success: Getting Results with the Lowest Achieving Students

May 8, 2023

Learn about supporting the accelerated learning of the lowest achieving students in your school or district.

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.

Upcoming Professional Development

January 27-29, 2027

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
February 10, 2027

Vocabulary Instruction to Build Knowledge and Deepen Comprehension (Grades 3–8)

Gain practical strategies to teach vocabulary in grades 3-8 that go beyond definitions and support students in using words with purpose, deepening comprehension, and expanding their background knowledge.

$295
November 12-13, 2026

Thinking Beyond the Page: Developing Deep Comprehension

Comprehension is the heart of reading—and it goes far beyond understanding the words on the page. Join us to learn practical ways to help students move from surface-level understanding to deeper analysis, meaningful reflection, and critical thinking about what they read.

$595 (includes professional text)

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