Every discipline has its own "secret language." A mathematician reads a proof differently than a historian reads a primary source or a scientist analyzes a lab report. To truly master […]
Now that we have immersed ourselves into the research, we are ready to explore the shifts in small group reading instruction necessary to align with research based practices. On this […]
In order for our students to feel valued in our classrooms they must be represented in the books we share with them. Whether it is the characters, families, cultures, and […]
In this 2-day workshop, we will spend the first day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing […]
Promoting healthy and safe learning environments where students can receive the instruction and other supports they need to learn and achieve at high levels is one of the primary responsibilities […]
This workshop will provide an introduction on how teachers can use student assessment data to continuously improve their instruction. Participants will learn how to use both formative and summative data […]
This workshop will focus specifically on reading comprehension strategies in middle and high school classrooms. All assessments in NY State are now assessments of reading comprehension, while the vast majority […]
This workshop helps educators focus on what the science of learning actually supports and what is practical for classrooms. Participants explore the Big Three-retrieval practice, spaced practice, and interleaving-alongside the […]
This workshop supports educators in translating NYSED's Portrait of a Graduate into concrete, research-based classroom practice. Participants examine instructional strategies aligned with NYSED's emphasis on academic preparedness (including cognitive science-informed […]
Grammar as the Foundation of Expression explores how strong grammar knowledge supports clear, confident expression in student writing. Grounded in classroom practice and the science of learning, this session reflects […]