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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

Writing Identities: When do they begin?  

August 6, 2024 Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer

Find out how teachers can instill the belief in their students that they’re writers with valuable stories to share and communicate.

Tags: Teaching

Ralph Fletcher: A Writer’s Mentor 

July 1, 2024 Heather Rodman, Literacy Trainer

When I need a little writerly advice, I often turn to Ralph Fletcher. We’ve never met, but his advice about writing for both students and teachers has stayed with me for the last 20 years.

Tags: Teaching

Upcoming Professional Development

May 18 – July 12, 2026 (Summer Term I)

Shared Leadership for School Improvement

In this 8-week online course for coaches and teacher leaders, you’ll learn how to promote a culture of shared leadership that can energize school teams.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - required texts not included
May 18 - July 12, 2026 (Summer Term I)

Phonics, Vocabulary, Spelling, and Word Study in Grades K-8

In this 8-week online graduate course for teachers, learn the importance of systematic instruction in vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - required texts not included
July 13 – September 6, 2026 (Summer Term II)

Effective Reading Instruction: Community & Practice, K-8

This 8-week, online course will teach the rationales and organizational components of classroom reading instruction. You will examine effective instructional practices and strategies to strengthen reading development for a wide range of readers, including multilingual learners.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) + required texts

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