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Introduction to Writing Minilessons Grades K-4
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
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
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
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
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.
Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Afrika Afeni Mills
Join us for a 1-day workshop with education consultant and author, Afrika Afeni Mills.
Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Lorena Escoto Germán
Join us for a one-day workshop with Lorena Escoto Germán!
Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Allison Briceño
Join us for the first event in our 2023 Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series! Register for the complete series or individual sessions.
Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2023
This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools. Register for the complete 3-day series or individual workshops.
Leading for Literacy
In this 4-day training for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching and learning in grades K–6.
Upcoming Professional Development
Start with the Readers: Small Group Instruction That Makes a Difference (Complimentary Webinar)
Start with what readers need next. In this 45-minute webinar, learn how to identify specific reading needs and use focus groups to design targeted small group instruction with a clear instructional purpose.
Energizing Student Writing Through Vision, Purpose, and Voice (Complimentary Webinar)
Do your students’ writing pieces often look similar or lack variety in structure and organization? In this complimentary 45-minute webinar, we will explore the importance of supporting students during the planning process so they can clearly communicate their message and make purposeful decisions about their writing.
End Strong, Start Smarter: Coaching Through the Year’s Final Stretch (Complimentary Webinar)
Join us for this 45-minute webinar and celebrate the accomplishments of your year. Reflect on student and teacher growth. And get a jump start on planning for professional learning in the fall!