Current research on our literacy crisis suggests educators need to rethink instructional and assessment practices. How should early childhood educators implement equitable practices to close reading gaps? The New Teacher Project (2018) published a study, The Opportunity Myth, in which researchers examined class expectations and student outcomes. The study highlighted the inequity issue and further […]

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 […]

What you’ll learn during this workshop: Understand the four phases of the workshop launch. Learn classroom-tested routines and procedures to establish the writing environment. Set the tone that writing occurs daily. Receive organizational ideas for writers’ notebooks. Learn day-by-day strategies to introduce the 6 Traits of Writing so teachers and students are using a common […]

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 […]

Join the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for an exploratory workshop for teachers and school leaders on Catholic Social Responsibility. This virtual session will be based on the Catholic Social Responsibility Guidebook developed by a team of educators in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in 2021. The Guidebook, grounded in Catholic Social Teachings, Scripture, official Church documents, and […]

Workshop Details This workshop is perfect for: Grades 3-12 Teachers Literacy Coaches Literacy Coordinators Title I Teachers/Directors ELL Teachers High-Ability Teachers Administrators What you’ll learn during this workshop: Understand the four phases of the workshop launch. Learn classroom-tested routines and procedures to establish the writing environment. Set the tone that writing occurs daily. Receive organizational […]

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 […]

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Ohio Heading to Kindergarten Transition Summit Live Virtual Event via Zoom Thursday, June 2, 2022 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Heading to Kindergarten is focused on building partnerships that support successful transitions to kindergarten. The goal is to provide guidance and resources based on best practices to enhance collaboration between early care […]

Learn the components of the English language that contribute to the development of reading. Learn about the phonology, orthography and structure of the English language while taking a comprehensive look at how students learn to read and write. Plan and implement systematic, explicit, multisensory language instruction that meets the guidelines of the National Reading Panel […]