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Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI
Maximize the power of LLI’s structured lessons to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction that accelerates learning for students who need additional support.
Reading Fluency: So Much More than Reading Fast!
In this fast-paced workshop, you’ll explore the key dimensions of reading fluency and learn how to assess and teach for automaticity and expression across whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction.
Power Up Evidence-Based Reading Intervention with LLI
Strengthen students’ reading and writing competencies with Leveled Literacy Intervention (Levels A–W: Orange, Green, Blue, Red, Gold, Purple)
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8 – Fall 2025
Learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to accelerate learning for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-8.
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2 – Fall 2025
Join us for a 6-day institute and learn how to deliver a structured, systematic small-group intervention with proven results in grades K–2.
The Science of Literacy Interventions
Successful literacy interventions don’t exist in a vacuum. Getting the most out of evidence-based interventions requires the coordinated, thoughtful, and responsive work of every educator in the building. Join us to learn more about evidence-based interventions in literacy and how teachers, specialists, and school leaders can work together to make literacy interventions successful.
Extending Pathways and Possibilities for Writers
That every child can write is a critical belief for effective writing instruction. Join renowned author Melanie Meehan to consider and explore options that invite, engage, and inspire writers throughout their unique processes and challenges.
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2
In this 6-day training, learn how to teach a highly structured, evidence-based small-group intervention for students in grades K–2. Register to participate in-person at Lesley University or virtually!
Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8
Learn how to teach small-group, supplementary literacy intervention to accelerate learning for the lowest-achieving students in grades 3-8.
Upcoming Professional Development
Effective Reading Instruction: Community & Practice, K-8
In this 8-week online course for grades 3-8 teachers, learn the purpose, organization, and structure of a readers’ workshop.
Building Deep Thinkers Through Reading: Engaging Students in Robust Comprehension
Let’s teach readers to think deeply. Join us to explore robust comprehension as an active, layered, and dynamic process to synthesize ideas, make inferences, and critique texts – not just recall facts.
Wondrous Words: Igniting Children’s Passion, Purpose, and Skills for Writing
Join us for this two-day, hands-on workshop where you’ll strengthen your ability to read like a writer and learn how to use mentor texts to help students expand their repertoire of craft moves, grow their identities as writers, and deepen their understanding of writing as a meaningful act.