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Literacy for All Annual Conference

August 5, 2020

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

Engaging Young Readers with Shared Reading: Remotely and Face-to-Face

July 14, 2020

In this 1-hour complimentary webinar, examine how to use shared reading in grades K-2, whether you are teaching remotely or in the classroom.

Literacy Collaborative Training

June 18, 2020

Training is held online through a combination of live, interactive sessions and on-demand learning. Participants apply what they learn and receive job-embedded coaching from Lesley University faculty as part of their coursework.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series

June 18, 2020

This series is designed to confront social injustices that contribute to the race- and poverty-related opportunity gap by promoting access and equity for all children through literacy.

Kids, Books & Anti-Racism Series: Summer Literacy Institute with Kass & Cornelius Minor

June 18, 2020

Enroll to take an in-depth look at how reading identity intersects with racial, gender, and class identity.

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.

Elevating Literacy Expertise Through Coaching

June 17, 2020

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

Building Capacity through Continuous Professional Learning

June 17, 2020

In this 8-week online graduate course, learn how to create a healthy culture of professional learning in your school.

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

June 17, 2020

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

June 17, 2020

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

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
April 30, 2026

Bringing Variety and Choice to Writing About Reading (Complimentary Webinar)

Join our complimentary 45-minute webinar to discover diverse writing genres and formats that help students deepen their understanding, clarify their thinking, and express their ideas in more meaningful ways when they write about reading.

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

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