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In this session, teachers will learn the importance of explicit and systematic phonics instruction in ways that lead to orthographic mapping - the process of forming letter-sound connections in order to commit spellings, pronunciations, and meanings of words to memory. Beyond phonics instruction, teachers will also unlock the power of teaching the six syllable types […]

This workshop is tailored for experienced educators looking to refine and elevate their differentiation practices. Building on foundational strategies, this workshop dives deep into advanced techniques for addressing the diverse needs of learners in complex classrooms. Participants will explore how to integrate high-level differentiation strategies such as tiered instruction, flexible learning environments, and personalized learning […]

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-8 ENL, general and special education teachers Are you looking to seamlessly integrate test preparation into your daily curriculum without sacrificing authentic literacy instruction? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help Grades 3-8 educators maximize the performance of their students in reading and on the NYS […]

Participants will learn eight research based strategies that create a positive classroom environment including: -Understanding Behavior, -Physical Space, -Quality Instruction, -Teaching classroom rules/expectations, -Routines and procedures, -PreCorrection/Active Supervision, -Positive Consequences, -Negative Consequences Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of […]

Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to […]

Knowledge building is essential for strong reading comprehension; it provides the foundation students need to understand, analyze, and engage with texts deeply. When readers bring background knowledge to texts, they can make connections, infer meaning, and grasp complex ideas more easily. In this workshop, teachers will learn how taking a knowledge-rich approach to reading helps […]

Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course is a 3-day instructor-led professional learning experience that provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. Designed for educators supporting students in grade two and above with persistent reading and phonological-coding deficits, this course explores -dyslexia, […]

In this session, participants will develop an understanding of both external and internal factors as well as psychological theories that influence student as well as educator behavior. Participants will develop knowledge and self-awareness about how they have a direct impact upon student behavior and student's readiness and accessibility to learning Eligible for 6 hours CTLE […]

Teachers will gather ways to implement small group instruction, which will include rereading read aloud books, using text sets to activate and build background knowledge, varying text difficulty according to the reading purpose, and forming practice groups around fluency, decoding, and pre-building background knowledge. We will learn how to use guided reading within a science […]

This workshop helps educators understand how reading develops in the brain and what that means for instruction across middle and high school classrooms. Grounded in the Science of Reading, participants explore the essential components of skilled reading, including decoding, language comprehension, and knowledge building, and examine how these intersect across content areas. Through practical routines […]