Join MVESC's Keith McCarroll for a chance to collaborate around Joan Sedita's latest book The Writing Rope. We'll be discussing research behind the why and how of teaching writing. There will be plenty of practical examples that you will be able to take away from the book and the discussions that can be implemented into […]
Join MVESC's Keith McCarroll for a chance to collaborate around Joan Sedita's latest book The Writing Rope. We'll be discussing research behind the why and how of teaching writing. There will be plenty of practical examples that you will be able to take away from the book and the discussions that can be implemented into […]
This is a must read for anyone who is involved in education today. Wexler is an outspoken advocate for supplying our students with knowledge of the world while working on reading skills and strategies. This book goes into the background of the “Reading Wars” and how the pendulum of teaching reading continues to swing. She […]
The more teachers of upper elementary and secondary students understand about how our language works, the better we can support students in learning new vocabulary and giving them tools to continue expanding their own lexicon while reading. This day long session will cover how to use a vocabulary routine to support students in deep learning […]
Making systemic change in the way that Literacy is taught in your district/building is so much more than simply implementing new curriculum. It is a process that requires a detailed plan and a set of expectations to be implemented to truly support a culture of Literacy. Join Keith McCarroll as he facilitates a walk-through of […]
Many of us are aware of the science and models that are currently driving the teaching of reading and language comprehension across the country. We are now at the stage of beginning to implement these ideas into our classrooms. This session will spend the day discussing the elements of a reading block with plenty of […]
As secondary teachers, we are aware that we have many students in our classrooms that are reading well below grade level. We also know we have students approaching our classrooms having learned to read using Structured Literacy teaching strategies. These strategies can be easily implemented into the secondary classroom to support ALL students in ALL […]
Making systemic change in the way that Literacy is taught in your district/building is so much more than simply implementing new curriculum. It is a process that requires a detailed plan and a set of expectations to be implemented to truly support a culture of Literacy. Join Keith McCarroll as he facilitates a walk-through of […]
The IES Practice Guides have been published by The What Works Clearinghouse for years. They remain to be some of the most underutilized, yet teacher-friendly guides that are available. This day long PL opportunity will take you through the K-3 Literacy Practice Guide. The day includes recommendations of 5 teaching strategies, step by step instructions on […]
“Meticulously researched and thoughtfully organized, this book offers a clear blueprint for understanding the complexities of reading comprehension and delivering high-quality, evidence-based instruction that helps students construct meaning from challenging texts.” After reading this book, you will walk away with plenty of classroom activities and sample lesson plans to implement right away. Curriculum Districts FREE: […]
The IES Practice Guides have been published by The What Works Clearinghouse for years. They remain to be some of the most underutilized, yet teacher-friendly guides that are available. The latest title from this series is written just for teachers and interventionists at the secondary level. The day includes recommendations of 5 teaching strategies, step […]
Successful implementation of any Literacy initiative points to the need for coaching to be a substantial part of your PD plan. Coaching can look very different in every district and the schools within them. This PL is designed for anyone who is currently serving as or interested in serving in any kind of coaching capacity […]