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Grades K-8

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Lorena Escoto Germán

December 8, 2022

Join us for a one-day workshop with Lorena Escoto Germán!

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Allison Briceño

December 8, 2022

Join us for the first event in our 2023 Kids, Books, and Anti-Racism series! Register for the complete series or individual sessions.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series 2023

December 8, 2022

This series is designed to deepen your understanding of how to cultivate anti-bias and anti-racist practices in classrooms and schools. Register for the complete 3-day series or individual workshops.

On-Demand Sessions: Literacy for All Conference

November 18, 2022

Access 21 on-demand conference sessions from nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery experts through December 31, 2022.

Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning

November 9, 2022

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

November 9, 2022

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

What Teachers Need to Understand About the Alphabetic System: Phonics & Spelling

October 31, 2022

Expand your knowledge of the alphabetic system so you can teach foundational skills effectively to all of your students.

Visionary Leadership for California Educators 

August 24, 2022

In this 1-hour webinar for California educators, you will understand how to use observation tools to refresh and reimagine the professional learning possibilities in your school.

A Year of Writing Minilessons in Grades K-3

July 28, 2022

In this 2-day training, learn how to use Writing Minilessons: Your Every Day Guide for Literacy Teaching by Fountas & Pinnell to provide high quality lessons in management, craft, conventions and writing process.

33rd Annual Literacy for All Conference

June 2, 2022

Nationally renowned literacy and Reading Recovery conference for PreK-8 educators.

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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