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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.

Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades 3-8

June 16, 2020

In this 5-day training for teachers, learn the importance of instruction in vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills in the intermediate grades and middle school.

School Leaders Seminar

June 15, 2020

In this 4-day training for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching in grades K–6 in a remote or socially-distanced school environment.

Effective Literacy Coach Training

June 15, 2020

Become a highly effective literacy coach working in your school, or remotely.

Upcoming Professional Development

February 26-27, 2026

Empowering Students Through Small Group Instruction

In this two-day workshop, you’ll learn flexible, practical ways to plan and deliver small-group instruction that can be used with your literacy curriculum. You’ll examine how to group students, learn generative instructional routines, and how to use AI to simplify planning and differentiation.

$595
February 11, 2026

Dialogic Reading: A Research-Backed Way to Grow Young Readers

Science-Aligned Read Alouds for Big Gains in Language, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. This evidence-based practice is joy-filled and grows children’s oral language, vocabularies, and comprehension.

$150
January 13, February 9, March 19, April 15, 2026

Reaching All Learners Speaker Series 2026

The Reaching All Learners Speaker Series brings you cutting-edge ideas and strategies to make learning engaging, inclusive, and meaningful for every student. These sessions will inspire fresh approaches to teaching and help you create classrooms where all children can thrive as literate, confident learners.

Price Varies (see below)

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