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Grades 3-8
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.
Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study
In this 8-week online course, you’ll learn how to gather and analyze evidence from students’ reading, writing, word study, and oral language to make responsive instructional decisions. Discover practical approaches to identifying students’ strengths and needs, then use those insights to design effective literacy instruction that supports every learner.
Acquiring Coaching and Teacher Leadership Expertise
In this 8-week online course, you’ll build the knowledge, language, and facilitation skills to become a more effective literacy coach. Learn to define your role, facilitate reflective conversations, lead meaningful professional learning, and partner with teachers and administrators to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.
Vocabulary Instruction to Build Knowledge and Deepen Comprehension (Grades 3–8)
Gain practical strategies to teach vocabulary in grades 3-8 that go beyond definitions and support students in using words with purpose, deepening comprehension, and expanding their background knowledge.
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8 – Fall 2026
Learn how to teach powerful, supplementary, small-group literacy intervention lessons for students in grades 3-8 who need the most support.
Intentional Teaching Across the Writing Process, Grades K-8
Build confidence in teaching writing through this online graduate course for K–8 teachers. Learn how to teach the writing process, analyze student work, design responsive lessons, support multilingual learners, and create engaging writing experiences that help every student succeed.
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.
The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 2, Levels K-Z)
In this two-day workshop, learn how to use the BAS 2.0 system to assess students’ reading behaviors in word-solving, fluency, and comprehension. Use what you learn to make informed instructional decisions to support every reader’s growth.
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.
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.
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.