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Literacy Coaching Toward Teacher Empowerment and Resilience 

January 23, 2025 Cindy Downend, Associate Director of Literacy Programs

Observations and four key ideas that emerged from a group of experienced literacy coaches who brainstormed ways to work toward fostering teacher empowerment in the new year.

Tags: Coaching

Reaching All Learners by Partnering Thoughtfully With Families 

January 6, 2025 Nawal Qarooni, Guest Speaker

The next speaker in our Reaching All Learners Series, Nawal Qarooni, offers three tips on how to collaborate in meaningful ways with the families of our students.

Celebrating the Season: New and Diverse Holiday Books for the PK–6 Classroom 

December 11, 2024 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

Read on to discover some fantastic books about the holidays to bring diversity into your classroom this season.

Reading Aloud to Children: The Future is in Our Hands

November 21, 2024 Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer

Research shows that reading aloud to children is the one of the best ways to encourage a literate life.

Navigating Standardized Assessment: Approaching Testing as a Genre

November 14, 2024 Linda Murphy, Associate Director of Literacy Programs

Standardized testing is a reality in our students’ lives. Are you wondering how you can support your students in demonstrating all they know on the test but not stop the rich, ongoing literacy instruction months before the test?

Tags: Teaching

Learning to be Literate: Grappling with the Complexities of Teaching Literacy

October 9, 2024 Patricia Paugh, Guest Speaker

In advance of her Oct. 24 presentation, Paugh’s blog entry explains the four essential dimensions to literacy instruction.

Tags: Teaching

Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Effective Reading Interventions

September 30, 2024 Gen Arcovio, Literacy Trainer

Effective literacy intervention isn’t just about what you teach; it’s about how you teach it – read on for strategies that yield remarkable results.

A Teacher’s Guide to Foster a love of Reading and Writing

September 13, 2024 Nikki Drury, Literacy Trainer

Fostering a love for reading and writing in students is one of the most rewarding goals a literacy teacher can achieve. Read on to find out how to inspire your students.

Tags: Teaching

Extending Their Reach: The Importance of Reaching All Learners

September 10, 2024 Wendy Vaulton, Associate Director for Reading Recovery & Early Interventions

Our new speaker series, Reaching All Learners, builds toward the goal that each child grows up literate in our educational system. Find out more about what you can expect from three nationally renowned educator-authors.

Starting the School Year Strong: A Guide for Literacy Coaches

August 26, 2024 Linda Murphy, Associate Director of Literacy Programs

The beginning of a new school year is always a busy, exciting time. To start your year off strong, here are six practical ideas for facilitating learning and reflection with your colleagues.

Tags: Coaching

Upcoming Professional Development

Days 1 & 2: September 30, October 1, 2025; Days 3 & 4: October 27 & 28, 2025

Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know

In this 4-day institute for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching in grades K–6. Learn how to improve student literacy outcomes by developing a coherent vision for literacy and a vibrant school culture that supports teamwork and continuous professional learning.

$1295 (includes professional text)
October 27 - December 17, 2025 (Fall Term II)

Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study

In this 8-week online course, you’ll develop the skills to systematically observe and analyze students’ reading, writing, and word-solving behaviors.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $75/credit comprehensive fee) - does not include required texts
September 3 – October 26, 2025 (Fall Term I)

Intentional Teaching in a Writers’ Workshop for Grades K-8

In this 8-week online course, you’ll examine how to plan and teach effective minilessons, lead small groups, and confer with individual writers—including multilingual learners.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $75/credit comprehensive fee) - does not include required texts

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