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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]