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Summer 2023: Professional Development for Literacy Educators and School Leaders

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SUMMER LITERACY INSTITUTE

Phonics and More: Science-Aligned Literacy Teaching and Learning Grades K-6

July 17-20, 2023 (Summer Literacy Institute featuring Peter Afflerbach, Carl Anderson, Pam Koutrakos, Tim Rasinski & CRRLC Trainers)

In this four-day Summer Literacy Institute, understand the art and science of literacy teaching and learning and how to responsively meet the needs of all learners.

We can customize literacy professional learning options for your school or district.

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