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Online Graduate Course
Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades K-2
In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn how writers’ workshops can develop student writing fluency.
Phonics and More: Science-Aligned Literacy Teaching and Learning
In this summer literacy institute, examine the art and science of literacy teaching and learning.
Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades 3-8
In this 8-week online graduate course for grades 3-8 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.
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.
Shared Leadership for School Improvement
In this 8-week online graduate course for coaches and teacher leaders, you’ll learn how to promote a culture of shared leadership that can energize school teams.
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.
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.
Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning
In this 8-week online graduate course, learn how to create a healthy culture of professional learning in your school.
Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching
In this 8-week online graduate course, learn about reading and writing processes to support your colleagues’ professional learning.
Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2
In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach effective small group, differentiated instruction in the primary grades.
Upcoming Professional Development
Every Conversation Counts: Building Oral Language for Literacy
Build your capacity to intentionally foster children’s oral language development throughout the day. You’ll leave prepared to enrich children’s vocabulary, expand their thinking, facilitate authentic conversations, and create a language-rich classroom that strengthens early literacy outcomes.
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.
Playful Pathways to Print: Learning About Language, Letters, Sounds, and Words
Explore how to turn young children’s love for playing with the sounds of language into meaningful literacy learning during this one-day workshop.