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AI Prompting with Purpose: 5 Tips for Teachers 

June 13, 2025 Linda Murphy, Associate Director of Literacy Programs

AI has been increasingly integrated into our daily lives. As we learn how to use AI in productive ways with students and for instructional planning, an important skill to develop is effective prompting.

AI for Educators

February 12, 2025 Melanie Meehan, Guest Speaker

How do we leverage AI’s capabilities to improve educational processes, and also maintain the human elements of teaching and learning? Our next Reaching All Learners Guest Speaker, Melanie Meehan, has some tips.

Tags: Teaching

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Leading for Literacy: What Every School Leader Needs to Know

In this 4-day institute for school principals and administrators, learn how to support literacy teaching in grades K–6. Learn how to improve student literacy outcomes by developing a coherent vision for literacy and a vibrant school culture that supports teamwork and continuous professional learning.

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October 27 - December 17, 2025 (Fall Term II)

Linking Assessment to Teaching: Reading, Writing & Word Study

In this 8-week online course, you’ll develop the skills to systematically observe and analyze students’ reading, writing, and word-solving behaviors.

$2,730 ($875/credit + $35/credit comprehensive fee) - does not include required texts
October 27 - December 17, 2025 (Fall Term II)

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Learn how to develop your facilitation skills and use of language to support the literacy instruction of colleagues.

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