Professional Development

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September 23-24, 2026

The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 1, Levels A-P)

Confidently transform reading assessment into meaningful instruction. This two-day workshop will help you learn to use the BAS 2.0 system to pinpoint student strengths and needs as readers, including oral reading behaviors, fluency, comprehension, writing about reading, phonological awareness, and early phonics skills.

Workshop
September 29-30, 2026

The New Benchmark Assessment System 2.0 (System 2, Levels K-Z)

In this two-day workshop, learn how to use the BAS 2.0 system to assess students’ reading behaviors in word-solving, fluency, and comprehension. Use what you learn to make informed instructional decisions to support every reader’s growth.

Workshop
October 6, 2026

Every Conversation Counts: Building Oral Language for Literacy

Build your capacity to intentionally foster children’s oral language development throughout the day. You’ll leave prepared to enrich children’s vocabulary, expand their thinking, facilitate authentic conversations, and create a language-rich classroom that strengthens early literacy outcomes.

Workshop
Days 1-3: October 7-9, 2026
Days 4-6: December 2-4, 2026

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades K-2 – Fall 2026

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.

Institute
Days 1-3: October 14-16, 2026
Days 4-6: December 9-11, 2026

Leveled Literacy Intervention in Grades 3-8 – Fall 2026

Learn how to teach powerful, supplementary, small-group literacy intervention lessons for students in grades 3-8 who need the most support.

Institute
October 27, 2026

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.

Workshop
November 2 - December 22, 2026 (Fall Term II)

Acquiring Coaching and Teacher Leadership Expertise

In this 8-week online course, you’ll build the knowledge, language, and facilitation skills to become a more effective literacy coach. Learn to define your role, facilitate reflective conversations, lead meaningful professional learning, and partner with teachers and administrators to strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.

Online Graduate Course
November 2 - December 22, 2026 (Fall Term II)

Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study

In this 8-week online course, you’ll learn how to gather and analyze evidence from students’ reading, writing, word study, and oral language to make responsive instructional decisions. Discover practical approaches to identifying students’ strengths and needs, then use those insights to design effective literacy instruction that supports every learner.

Online Graduate Course
November 10, 2026

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.

Workshop
November 12-13, 2026

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.

Workshop