Build a thorough understanding of foundational writing skills and how to implement evidence-based writing instruction in this interactive workshop. You will learn about best practices for writing instruction and effective instructional practices that benefit all students. You’ll leave the workshop feeling more confident with your ability to help your students become proficient in foundational writing skills.
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Read Vermont Professional Learning Facilitated Workshop Series
The Stern Center for Language and Learning welcomes Vermont teachers and education leaders to Read Vermont’s facilitated, interactive Professional Learning Workshops.
Improving School Initiatives with Systems Thinking
Change isn’t easy in schools and districts, especially since the pandemic. Yet, change is what we need if we seek high levels of learning for all students and we seek a workforce that is engaged, satisfied, and consistent. In this interactive two-part workshop series, you will learn how to apply systems thinking to a school or district initiative in order to increase the likelihood of success. You’ll bring an initiative to the course and apply the knowledge you gain to your initiative. You will receive feedback about your initiative and make improvements to your plans. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of systems thinking and change theory.
Free! Vermont Literacy Leadership Live Webinar Series
This free three-part live webinar series is specifically designed for superintendents, curriculum directors, special education directors, principals, and literacy coaches in their efforts to lead their districts and schools in implementing new reading legislation.
When Writing is Hard: Written Language Disorders and Dysgraphia
Writing can be challenging, and our understanding of the writing process impacts how we teach, assess, and respond to our students. Participants will leave this workshop with an understanding of how writing develops, the root causes of most writing problems, tools for progress monitoring, and areas of support that children require to express their thoughts on paper.
