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Grades K-3
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.
Using the Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Continuum for In-Person and Remote Learning
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
In this 2-day training, learn how to use the Benchmark Assessment System to inform your teaching.
Intentional Teaching in a Readers’ Workshop for Grades K-2
In this 8-week online graduate course for K-2 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and process of a readers’ workshop.
Leveled Literacy Intervention (K-2) for In-Person and Remote Learning
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.
Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching in Grades K-2
In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan and teach effective Guided Reading lessons in the primary grades.
Introduction to Fountas & Pinnell Classroom™ for In-Person and Remote Learning
This 2-day training introduces a system for teaching students that creates authentic experiences in reading, thinking, talking, writing, and reflecting.
Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in the Reading & Writing Classroom in Grades K-3
In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn about phonics instruction for children in grades K-3.
School Leaders Seminar
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
Become a highly effective literacy coach working in your school, or remotely.
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.