Professional Development

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Registration opens July 23, 2026
Access begins September 1, 2026

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.

Subscription Service
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 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
December 8, 2026

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.

Workshop
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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.