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Effective Literacy and Writing Staff Development
It's no secret that many students around the country
struggle with reading and writing. We struggle to close
the gap, and sometimes make only small gains. That's
where our trainers come in. They are experienced,
knowledgeable, and creative in their approaches to
meeting the rigors of No Child Left Behind and State
Standards. Our highly sought-after,
nationally-recognized trainers will leave them with
strategies they can use immediately. You will be
thrilled with what our trainers can do for you!
Trainings we offer:
Powerful Vocabulary
Strategies for English Language Learners
If you’re looking for strategies to improve
vocabulary instruction (and comprehension!) for your
English Language Learners, this is the seminar for
you! Anne Swigard will show you why vocabulary
development is so critical, and how to make the best
use of your instructional time. In this energetic
and informative seminar, she will demonstrate a
wealth of practical strategies and ideas you can use
immediately with your ELL students.
The Comprehensible
Classroom – Increasing Student Motivation through
Real-World Experiences
Learn the most recent research on what’s really
motivating to your students. Then, participate in
research-based writing and curricular activities
that will get your students fully engaged in your
content! It’s a workshop you won’t want to miss!
Fluency: It's much more than reading
fast!
If you have students who can read the words, but
take forever to finish a piece, or students whose
fluency gets in the way of comprehension, this workshop
is for you! Learn how to help your students read
with expression and fluency while having fun.
Keys to Comprehension
Learn which strategies allow students to comprehend
beyond the black lines on the page and how modeling
comprehension strategies is key to developing strategic
readers.
Successful Writing Instruction for Diverse Learners
Using a single prompt as a springboard, teachers will
learn through their own personal experience narrative
how to address all the modes (genres) of writing with
their students. This brain-based way to teach writing
has been met with a renewed excitement for teaching
writing to unmotivated student writers. A review of the
six-traits is included in this one-day inservice.
And many more:
Phonemic Awareness: Purring play back
in to your classroom
Running Records - A window to your
student's use of strategies
Creating Meaningful Literacy Centers
Guided Reading "From Soup to Nuts"
(divided into K-3 or 4-6)
Scaffolded Literacy Instruction
How to Read with Your Child (Parent Workshop - Available
in English or Spanish)
Playing Games with Your Emergent
Reader (Parent Workshop)
Reciprocal Teaching
Onsite follow-up assistance is available in many cases,
and coaching of your school or district lead teachers
can be arranged.
Contact us for more information.
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