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.
Dysgraphia Workshop
This workshop will focus on what we know about the writing process, the underlying skills that make communication in print possible, and what they mean for classroom instruction. We will examine the tools used for progress monitoring and assessment, as well as the profiles of students with writing difficulty. Participants will leave this workshop with an understanding of how writing develops and how to use assessment as a foundation for improving the writing skills of all students in the classroom.
Putting Adolescent Literacy in Focus
Not every student is ready to read to learn by the fourth grade. In this course, you will have the opportunity to dive into those areas of adolescent literacy that are most relevant to supporting the success of your adolescent students. Additionally, each of the three parts includes practical suggestions for better understanding and addressing the needs of older struggling readers.
Fluency Assessment and Instruction
There is a wide variety of tools to assess fluency, from word-level automaticity tests to silent reading measures. However, choosing the right assessment is crucial. This workshop equips you to evaluate reading fluency assessments, make informed decisions, and compare assessment types.
The Power of Assessment Course
This interactive course focuses on issues related to the assessment of reading, spelling, and writing—including identifying early signs of trouble, diagnosing dyslexia and dysgraphia, and communicating test results to parents and other educators.
Testing 101: The Basics
Sign up for this workshop to get a refresher on the basics of assessment, progress monitoring, and standardized norm referenced testing. Submit your questions ahead of time or bring them to the workshop to get them answered by Dr. Melissa Farrall!
