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Trusting Emergent Readers
Literacy consultants Hannah Schneewind & Jennifer Scoggin discuss the importance of developing students’ reading identities.
Restorative Reading for Educators
Enhance the reading experience to soothe the body, spark the mind, and connect readers together.
Calling All Coaches: Consider Small Language Moves for a Big Impact
If you are a coach, teacher leader, principal or other administrator, you may not fully realize how your language impacts each educator in your school community.
Getting to Know Your Readers
Observational assessment, in the form of a benchmark reading conference, is a good way to begin the journey of teaching literacy in the new school year.
A World of Songs, Poems, and Nursery Rhymes
Have you considered the many benefits of using songs, nursery rhymes, and poetry in your classroom? Here are some recommendations as you get started.
Growing as Educators: Making the Shift to a Culture of Professional Learning
The shift from “professional development” to “professional learning” implies a thoughtful design that is part of the school’s shared vision, values, and beliefs.
Teaching Readers (Not Reading): Peter Afflerbach Discusses the Role of Motivation, Engagement, and Metacognition
Looking back on the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, researcher and educator Dr. Peter Afflerbach discussed the importance of instruction that moves beyond skills and strategies.
Carl Anderson: Teaching with Mentor Texts
Reflecting on the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, educator and author Carl Anderson spoke about how a well-crafted text can model strong writing for students.
Word Study: Pairing Joy and Purpose with Pam Koutrakos
Looking back at the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, educator and author Pam Koutrakos discussed how to combine joy and purpose while teaching word study.
Dr. Timothy Rasinski Speaks About the Art and Science of Teaching Reading
Looking back at the recent Summer Literacy Institute at Lesley University, Dr. Timothy Rasinski spoke of how the teaching of reading is both a science and an art.
Upcoming Professional Development
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.
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.
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.