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Navigating Standardized Assessment: Approaching Testing as a Genre
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?
Learning to be Literate: Grappling with the Complexities of Teaching Literacy
In advance of her Oct. 24 presentation, Paugh’s blog entry explains the four essential dimensions to literacy instruction.
Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Effective Reading Interventions
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
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.
Extending Their Reach: The Importance of Reaching All Learners
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
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.
Writing Identities: When do they begin?
Find out how teachers can instill the belief in their students that they’re writers with valuable stories to share and communicate.
Ralph Fletcher: A Writer’s Mentor
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.
Reaching All Learners Through Independent Reading
Research highlights the significant benefits of independent reading, including improved literacy skills, greater empathy, and a lifelong love of reading.
Advice for Coaches: Helping Teachers Navigate the End-of-Year Homestretch
How can coaches help empower teachers to navigate the end-of-year homestretch? By creating opportunities for reflection.
Upcoming Professional Development
Engaging Writing About Reading: Building Thinking, Independence, and Test-Ready Writers
How do we help students write stronger responses to text that supports deeper comprehension? This one-day session focuses on writing about reading as a thinking practice that supports comprehension, engagement, and builds students’ confidence with on-demand writing.
Joyful Writing: Fostering Young Writers in PreK and K
This workshop guides early childhood teachers in building joyful writing communities through play, storytelling, book making, and drawing. Participants learn to view children’s early writing with fresh insight and plan purposeful lessons that build confidence, develop craft, and support foundational writing conventions.
Playful Pathways to Print: Learning about Language, Letters, Sounds and Words
Discover new ways to make learning about letters, sounds, and words joy-filled and meaningful for young children!