Professional Development
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Playful Pathways to Print: Learning About Language, Letters, Sounds, and Words
Explore how to turn young children’s love for playing with the sounds of language into meaningful literacy learning during this one-day workshop.
Thinking Beyond the Page: Developing Deep Comprehension
Comprehension is the heart of reading—and it goes far beyond understanding the words on the page. Join us to learn practical ways to help students move from surface-level understanding to deeper analysis, meaningful reflection, and critical thinking about what they read.
Beyond Speed: The Art and Science of Reading Fluency
Discover how to assess and teach reading fluency with confidence. Explore practical strategies that build automaticity, expression, and comprehension while meeting the needs of every reader.
Elevating Teaching Expertise Through Coaching
In this 8-week online course, you’ll explore a variety of ways to coach teachers and foster their independence, reflection and analysis of literacy teaching and learning.
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.
Vocabulary Instruction to Build Knowledge and Deepen Comprehension (Grades 3–8)
Gain practical strategies to teach vocabulary in grades 3-8 that go beyond definitions and support students in using words with purpose, deepening comprehension, and expanding their background knowledge.
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.
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Literacy Coaching Network
You Support Teachers. We Support You. A Professional Learning Subscription Service for Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, and all educators who lead professional development.
What Teachers Need to Understand About the Alphabetic System: Phonics & Spelling
Expand your knowledge of the alphabetic system so you can teach foundational skills effectively to all of your students.
Customized Literacy Professional Learning
Our Center faculty will partner with you to design customized professional learning, workshops, and other job-embedded learning opportunities for educators, facilitated in-person or virtually.