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.
Literacy
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: Linking Assessment to Instruction Webinar
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 on-demand webinar equips you to evaluate reading fluency assessments, make informed decisions, and compare assessment types.
Reading and Writing Assessments 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.
Spelling Rules Interactive Webinar
Are you curious about why and how we spell certain words in our English language? Would you like to feel more confident in answering students’ questions and explicitly teaching spelling rules to students? This asynchronous webinar will give you the knowledge and confidence to help your students master four short vowel spelling patterns and three suffix-adding rules.
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.
