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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.

Using the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 17, 2020

In this 2-day institute, learn how to use the Literacy Continuum as a resource when teaching reading and writing in grades K-6 in a remote setting or socially-distanced classroom.

Benchmark Assessment Systems 1 & 2 Training

June 17, 2020

In this 2-day training, learn how to use the Benchmark Assessment System to inform your teaching.

Leveled Literacy Intervention (Grades 3-12) for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 16, 2020

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to boost literacy for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-12 in a remote setting or socially-distanced classroom.

Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2) for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 16, 2020

In this 6-day training, learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to boost literacy for the lowest-achieving students in grades K–2 in a remote setting or socially-distanced classroom.

Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ for In-Person and Remote Learning

June 16, 2020

This 2-day training introduces a system for teaching students that creates authentic experiences in reading, thinking, talking, writing, and reflecting.

Upcoming Professional Development

March 23 – May 12, 2026 (Spring Term II)

Thinking, Talking, and Writing About Texts Grades K-8

In this 8-week online course, learn how to support students in thinking deeply about their reading and in expressing their ideas through talk and writing.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts
March 23 – May 12, 2026 (Spring Term II)

Building Capacity Through Continuous Professional Learning

In this 8-week online course, learn how to create a healthy culture of professional learning in your school and develop your facilitation expertise.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts
January 26-March 22, 2026 (Spring Term I)

Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching

In this 8-week online course, you’ll explore a variety of ways to coach teachers and foster their independence, reflection and analysis of literacy teaching and learning.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts

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