Course Catalog

Welcome to the Course Catalog.

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All courses are available as in-person workshops or online courses. Each course can include a planning session for peer learning events or collaborative learning communities.

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Planning with Purpose

Differentiation - The Basics

Differentiating instruction is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of students, maximizing engagement, addressing learning gaps, promoting academic growth, and fostering a positive classroom environment. Successful differentiation also helps prevent students from falling behind or becoming disengaged due to an instructional pace that is too slow or too fast.

Differentiation - A Deep Dive

Go beyond the basics of differentiation and learn how to effectively plan and implement differentiation strategies to meet the needs of all learners.

Using Concept Organizers and Visual Aids

Graphic organizers provide a visual representation of complex concepts, helping to scaffold student learning and enhance their comprehension. Graphic organizers also promote active engagement, support differentiation and accessibility, and facilitates the transfer of learning. Learn how to leverage the power of visual organization and help students make sense of complex ideas, deepen their understanding, and become more proficient learners.

Anchored Learning - Creating Meaningful Resources

Anchor charts provide a visual representation, reference tool for various concepts. These charts organize and structure information, scaffold learning, and support language development for all students.

Reading with Intention -

Planning for ELA

When reading and interpreting fiction and non-fiction texts, students must be self-aware, actively monitor their comprehension, and adjust their reading strategies accordingly.

Writing with Purpose

Planning for Writing

Writing essays helps students learn how to develop their of ideas. They help students generate and organize relevant content, evidence, and examples to support their arguments or storytelling. Writing encourages students to think critically, analyze their ideas, and present them in a coherent and compelling manner.

Instructional Strategies

Gradual Release

The model promotes active engagement throughout the learning process. Students are actively involved in observing the teacher's modeling, participating in guided practice, and eventually applying the concept independently. This active engagement enhances students' attention and retention of information.

Discourse -

The Art of Academic Discussions

Academic conversations provide insight to student thinking and allows teachers to provide targeted feedback.

Discourse - Implementing Academic Discourse

Go beyond the basics and learn how to use academic discourse in your classroom!

Guided Reading -

Beyond Round Robin Reading

Improving reading comprehension through strategic use of small group settings.

Project Based Learning -

Incorporating Inquiry

Activate the curiosity in your students by incorporating inquiry-based lessons.

Checking for Understanding

Checking for understanding is essential for promoting active engagement, assessing comprehension, adjusting instruction, encouraging higher-order thinking, clarifying misconceptions, monitoring progress, building confidence, conducting formative assessment, and improving retention. It supports effective teaching and learning by providing timely feedback and ensuring that students are actively involved in their learning journey.