The Science of Reading in Grades 6-12
Teacher Professional Learning
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Course Objectives:

  • Examine and discuss the science of reading pedagogy in grades 7 through 12.
  • Analyze applicable evidence-based classroom practices aligned to the science of reading.
  • Adopt and adapt a multi-sensory curriculum that integrates evidence-based teaching practices.
  • Align assessment practices to SOR initiatives.

Hours: 10

 
 
 
 
 
 
Universal Design for Learning
Teacher Professional Learning
Objectives:
  • Understand the core principles of UDL and their importance in creating inclusive learning environments.
  • Identify and apply practical strategies for engaging diverse learners.
  • Design lessons that incorporate multiple means of representation to cater to various learning preferences.
  • Implement multiple means of action and expression to provide students with various ways to demonstrate their understanding.

Hours: 10

 
 
 
Cognitive-Friendly Classrooms Grades K-5
Teacher Professional Learning

Objectives:

  • Examine and discuss cognitive science and principles behind educational pedagogies and cognition.
  • Analyze evidence-based cognitive classroom practices.
  • Adopt and adapt a multi-sensory curriculum that integrates cognitive-friendly teaching practices.
  • Adapt new practices through classroom implementation.

Hours: 10

Building and Supporting Student Resilience
Teacher Professional Learning

Objectives:

  • Analyze the research behind resiliency-building and its connection to academic and life success.
  • Review and discuss exemplar strategies that facilitate the building of strength and stamina.
  • Incorporate strategies into lessons that build academic rigor and student capacity for resilience.

Hours: 10

Starting a Professional Learning Community
Teacher Professional Learning

Objectives:

  • Unpack the logistics of, and criteria for, setting up a school professional learning community.
  • Analyze a range of PLCs utilized in schools. 
  • Discuss and practice with evidence-based PLC protocols.

Hours: 10

Effective Literacy Instruction for Second Language Learners
Teacher Professional Learning
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Objectives:

  • Analyze and discuss differentiated literacy lesson exemplars.
  • Plan and practice with Total Physical Response techniques to embed into lessons.
  • Research and plan with resources that differentiate instruction for students learning a second language.
  • Adopt and adapt by differentiating and scaffolding existing curricula.

Hours: 10 

Generative AI and The Science of Reading in Grades PK-5
Teacher Professional Learning
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Course Objectives:

  • Leverage the use of AI tools with Science of Reading pedagogy in grades PK through 6.
  • Examine and discuss evidence-based classroom practices that utilize AI to achieve SOR objectives.
  • Adopt and adapt a multi-sensory curriculum with the help of AI tools to integrate evidence-based teaching and learning practices.

Hours: 10

 
 
 
Trauma Informed and Culturally Responsive Teaching
Teacher Professional Learning

Course Objectives:

  • Examine and discuss evidence-based, documented classroom trauma response practices as they apply to the second language population of students.
  • Adopt and adapt practices geared for specific classroom environments and students.
  • Integrate SEL intervention practices into academic instruction and day-to-day classroom routines.

Hours: 10

 
How to Conduct Diagnostic Assessments
Teacher Professional Learning
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Course Objectives:

  • Design diagnostic assessments.
  • Analyze the role and relevance of prior knowledge and scaffolding in the diagnostic assessment process.
  • Use diagnostic tools to inform instructional strategy for improved student performance.
  • Work diagnostic assessment tools into a differentiated curriculum.

Hours: 10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Formative Assessment Practices
Teacher Professional Learning
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Course Objectives:

  • Define formative assessment and distinguish it from summative assessments.
  • Apply formative assessment strategies to guide instructional decisions and provide real-time feedback.
  • Create formative assessment tasks that align with learning objectives and standards.
  • Explore digital tools and platforms to enhance formative assessment practices.
  • Interpret formative assessment data to modify instruction and improve student learning outcomes.

Hours: 10

Student Data: What, How, and Next Steps
Teacher Professional Learning
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Objectives:

  • Analyze a range of student data, both formative and summative.
  • Make Instructional decisions based on data and gap analysis. 
  • Plan and take action steps needed to design curriculum specific to student needs.  

Hours: 10

Response to Intervention (RtI) Best Practices
Teacher Professional Learning
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Objectives:

  • Implement RTI processes effectively within their classrooms or schools.
  • Utilize data-driven decision-making to support students in need of interventions.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders in the RTI process.
  • Differentiate instruction and interventions based on student needs.

Hours: 10

Early Literacy: Teaching Reading Fluency
Teacher Professional Learning
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Course Objectives:

  • Examine and discuss the science behind reading fluency.
  • Analyze the influence that reading fluency has on comprehension.
  • Design lessons and plan instruction for the intentional teaching of reading fluency.
  • Apply best evidence-based practices to lesson design for immediate classroom implementation.

Hours: 10

Science-based FUNdamentals of Reading Instruction
Teacher Professional Learning
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Objectives:

  • Learn about, and practice with, the FUNdamentals of reading instruction from kindergarten to grade 12.
  • Analyze and discuss effective reading comprehension and phonics practices.
  • Examine how vocabulary is supported in all content areas.
  • Understand how to use assessment data to plan for reading instruction.

Hours: 10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Close Reading Strategies: Grades 3-8
Teacher Professional Learning

Objectives:

  • Participants will unpack a variety of examine evidence-based close reading strategies to aid students in reading complex text.
  • Appropriate strategies to the needs of students and embed them into lessons that align with student needs and district curriculum goals.
  • Differentiate close reading strategies to meet the needs of all students.

Hours: 10

    Literacy Learning Across Content Areas Grades 6-12
    Teacher Professional Learning

    Objectives:

    • Analyze research-based strategies for teaching and facilitating content-focused writing sessions in support of non-fiction text.
    • Apply reading and writing genre strategies to specific science and technical disciplines.
    • Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading strategy and responsive writing.

    Hours: 10

    Evidence-Based Literacy Practices for Struggling Learners Grades 6-8
    Teacher Professional Learning

    Objectives:

    • Analyze a range of best practices found in lessons, strategy guides, and open source e-resources. 
    • Apply the cycle of practice and reflection for adoption and adaptation
    • Align best practices to the needs of their students with plans for on-going assessment and modification.

    Hours: 10

    UDL Principles for Reading Comprehension
    Teacher Professional Learning
    Outcomes:
    • Apply the key ideas and principles of UDL as they apply to reading comprehension.
    • Discuss and apply key UDL principles to individual classrooms.
    • Design lesson ideas hat leverage UDL principles.
    • Apply newly learned tiered and scaffolded approaches to lessons.

    Hours: 10

     
    Content Area Literacy Learning Strategies Grades K-2
    Teacher Professional Learning

    Objectives:

    • Learn and apply research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating literacy growth.
    • Select, design and plan using strategy specific for classroom implementation.
    • Facilitate comprehension and understanding through reading and writing

    Hours: 10

    Evidence-Based Content Area Literacy Learning Strategies Grades 2-12
    Teacher Professional Learning
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    Objectives:

    • Learn and apply research-based strategy for teaching and facilitating literacy growth.
    • Select, design and plan using strategy specific for inter-content area classroom implementation.
    • Facilitate subject-matter comprehension and understanding through reading and writing.

    Hours: 10