For students to succeed with today’s rigorous comprehension standards, it will take more than read-alouds and class discussions. Real mastery comes when educators use explicit instruction to teach core thinking skills that can be applied to any text. When you join Kristina Smekens for CompCON, you’ll learn how to make your whole-class instruction more explicit […]
Bring a team and join us for two inspiring days filled with hope, creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This conference will stimulate your thinking and feed your soul. You’ll be engaged in opportunities to envision authentic learning, be inspired by the work of others, personally experience authentic instructional strategies, and reflect on “lessons learned” and commit […]
Bring a team and join us for two inspiring days filled with hope, creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This conference will stimulate your thinking and feed your soul. You’ll be engaged in opportunities to envision authentic learning, be inspired by the work of others, personally experience authentic instructional strategies, reflect on “lessons learned”, and commit to […]
Workshop Details This workshop is perfect for: K-5 Classroom Teachers Literacy Coaches Literacy Coordinators Title I Teachers/Directors Special Education Teachers ELL Teachers K-5 High-Ability Teachers Elementary Administrators What you’ll learn during this workshop: Learn how the five components of reading can be supported with literacy stations. Recognize how literacy stations can be used to address […]
Workshop Details This workshop is perfect for: K-5 Classroom Teachers Literacy Coaches Literacy Coordinators Title I Teachers/Directors Special Education Teachers ELL Teachers K-5 High-Ability Teachers Elementary Administrators What you’ll learn during this workshop: Learn how the five components of reading can be supported with literacy stations. Recognize how literacy stations can be used to address […]
What you’ll learn during this workshop: Learn how the five components of reading can be supported with literacy stations. Recognize how literacy stations can be used to address grade-level specific standards. Gain ideas for planning purposeful, achievement-driven station activities. Boost students’ comprehension of literature and informational texts with listening stations. Learn how to establish routines […]
Workshop Details This workshop is perfect for: K-5 Classroom Teachers Literacy Coaches Literacy Coordinators Title I Teachers/Directors Special Education Teachers ELL Teachers K-5 High-Ability Teachers Elementary Administrators What you’ll learn during this workshop: Learn how to develop a schedule where small-group reading occurs in tandem with students working independently in literacy stations. Obtain ways to […]
What you’ll learn during this workshop: Learn how to develop a schedule where small-group reading occurs in tandem with students working independently in literacy stations. Obtain ways to utilize teacher-led small groups during the reading block. Understand how to interpret the reading levels of students and match them with appropriate text. Gain strategies to support […]
Begin with the end in mind. If students are going to succeed on Test Day, preparation needs to begin on day one. By following a road map of instruction rooted in explicit teaching of priority standards, educators can accelerate learning and move students toward test success. Participate from the comfort of your home or school. […]
What you’ll learn during this workshop: Demystify the inference process in order to answer comprehension questions about complex texts. Attack questions with test-taking tips to support finding the “best” and “most likely” answers. Define the ingredients to a strong constructed response. Propel students beyond simply stating evidence to explaining it. Identify a step-by-step process for […]
We can all have that classroom we dreamed about when we first chose to enter the teaching profession. In this webinar, Serena Pariser will uncover the steps to creating a dynamic classroom and answer questions that linger in the mind of a newer teacher or teachers looking to refresh their teaching practice. In this FREE […]
A framework of lessons to help launch your writing year The first weeks of school can make or break your plans for leading an effective writer’s workshop. That’s why it’s so important to start the year with a proven game plan for building better writers in grades K-2. Participate from the comfort of your home […]
