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Online Graduate Course

Thinking, Talking, and Writing about Texts

November 2, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course, teachers use behavioral evidence of student talk and writing to design instruction to deepen the level of students’ thinking about reading.

Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching

November 2, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course, learn about reading and writing processes to support your colleagues’ professional learning.

Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn how writers’ workshops can develop student writing fluency.

Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades K-2

March 25, 2021

In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.

Online Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership

June 17, 2020

A 12-credit online graduate certificate program.

Shared Leadership for School Improvement

June 17, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course, learn how to get everyone in their school on the same page about literacy.

Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades K-2

June 17, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.

Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in the Reading & Writing Classroom in Grades K-3

June 15, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn about phonics instruction for children in grades K-3.

Upcoming Professional Development

May 21, 2026

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.

Complimentary Webinar
June 4, 2026

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.

Complimentary Webinar
May 7, 2026

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!

Complimentary Webinar

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