Professional Development
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Word Study: Teaching Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in Grades K-8
Deepen your understanding of the alphabetic linguistic system and learn how to teach for phonological awareness, phonics, word structure, vocabulary, spelling, and word analysis skills in grades K-8.
Small Group, Differentiated Reading Instruction in Grades K-8
In this 5-day institute for teachers and literacy educators, learn how to plan for and teach small group, differentiated reading instruction including focus lessons, guided reading, and book clubs. Meet every reader’s needs using evidence-based reading instruction in grades K-8.
Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know
This 4-day institute equips school principals, district administrators, and professional learning leaders to lead, support, and sustain evidence-based literacy instruction in grades K–6. Participants will develop a clear vision for literacy and identify actionable strategies to build collaborative teams and a professional learning culture that accelerates student literacy growth.
The Effective Instructional Coach: Leading Growth, Navigating Challenges
This 4-day training is designed for all school-based coaches including instructional coaches and those who support literacy, math, science, social studies and/or technology. You’ll learn how to better understand your role and how to effectively coach teachers at your school.
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.
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.
Online Graduate Certificate in Developing Literacy Expertise Through Responsive Classroom Teaching
An 18-credit online graduate certificate program.
Online Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching & Teacher Leadership
A 12-credit online graduate certificate program.