Even when evidence-based practices are in place, our students may not make the progress we expect. This course explores how to bridge that gap by focusing on student engagement, motivation, and building independence. Learn about the types of engagement, strategies to boost motivation, and how to effectively provide—and fade—scaffolds. You’ll also explore the Hierarchy of Learning, opportunities to respond, and practical approaches to differentiate instruction in both Tier I and Tier II settings.
Online (synchronous)
From Support to Self-Reliance: Strategies for Student Engagement and Independence – Asynchronous or Hybrid Learning Opportunities
Evidence-based Strategies for Teaching Writing
Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) is a framework for teaching writing that focuses on instructional strategies and self-regulated learning. Join this interactive three-hour workshop to learn more about these evidence-based instructional methods, as well as how we can increase student motivation and purposefully use scaffolding when writing across content areas.
Foundational Writing Skills Workshop
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.
Reading and Writing Assessments Course: Fall 2025
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.
New! Fundations® Level Pre-K Launch Workshop
Fundations® Pre-K supports students’ emerging understanding of the alphabetic principles of letter-sound associations and alphabetical order, and the written language skill of manuscript letter formation. Skills taught and practiced in Fundations® Pre-K include: letter-sound knowledge; forming key linkages between letter names, formations, and sounds; the alphabetic principle; alphabetic order; and letter formation and handwriting.
