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  • November 2026

  • Fri 20

    Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    November 20 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    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 […]

  • December 2026

  • Tue 1

    Beyond the Plateau: Science-Based Fluency Strategies for the Classroom *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc – 8:30-2:30pm

    December 1 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Are your students "stuck in the middle of the bridge”-able to decode but lacking the automaticity needed to truly comprehend and enjoy what they read? This full-day, interactive workshop equips educators with a comprehensive Science of Reading-aligned toolbox designed specifically for the […]

  • Wed 9

    Integrating Literacy Across Your Entire School Day *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    December 9 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Classroom teachers grades K-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators What if literacy instruction didn't compete with Science, Social Studies, and Math-but made learning in every subject stronger? This engaging, practical workshop is designed for K-6 educators who want to help students read, think, and write with purpose across the school day. […]

  • Thu 10

    Dyslexia and Dyslexic Tendencies: Become Empowered with Brain-Based Small Group Strategies *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    December 10 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: K-6 General and Special Educators, English/ENL Teachers, Reading Specialists, ELA Coaches, and District Administrators Are you ready to be the best advocate for the 20% of students in your classroom who struggle with dyslexia? Join us for a transformative professional development day designed to build your confidence and your students' success. This workshop will […]

  • Tue 15

    Strengthening Writing and Thinking in Science & Social Studies (Grades 4-8) *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    December 15 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Classroom teachers grades 4-6, social studies teachers grades 6-8, science teachers grades 6-8, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators What if helping students write about your content actually deepened their understanding of it? This introductory, practical workshop is designed for Science and Social Studies teachers who want to help students clearly express their thinking […]

  • Thu 17

    Standardized Test Prep Done Right: Leveraging Problem Solving & Conceptual Understanding VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Philip Dituri, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm

    December 17 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    Virtual Conference

    How well do your students know the test? How do you prepare them when you're 10 months out? What is the best thing to do 1 month out? Learn about how to teach students to ace standardized tests! We will discuss -getting to know your test, -multiple-choice problem-solving strategies, -how to prepare your students in […]

  • January 2027

  • Thu 21

    Read Like a Detective: Science‑of‑Reading Moves for Deep Comprehension *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    January 21, 2027 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Classroom teachers grades 2-8, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators This high‑energy workshop immerses grade 2-8 literacy and content‑area educators in Science‑of‑Reading‑aligned practices that make close reading a powerful engine for comprehension. Through an interactive model lesson, participants will see how detective‑style reading, purposeful annotation, strategic rereads, and attention to sentence structure help […]

  • Tue 26

    Demystifying the NYS ELA: Brain-Friendly Multiple-Choice Strategies for Grades 3-8 *IN PERSON* facilitated Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    January 26, 2027 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-8 ENL, general and special education Teachers Are your students struggling with the complex multiple-choice questions on the NYS ELA exams? Success on these assessments require a tremendous amount of executive function, organization, and close reading. Join our comprehensive seminar designed to equip Grades 3-8 educators with brain-friendly, […]

  • February 2027

  • Tue 2

    Small Group Instruction for Students on the Dyslexia Spectrum *IN PERSON* facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    February 2, 2027 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Grades K-6 general education teachers; reading teachers; special educators; ELA coaches; ELA, ENL and Special Education directors; building and district administrators. Join us for a day to build your knowledge and confidence when teaching dyslexic children. According to the International Dyslexia Association, perhaps as many as 20-25% of students have some of the symptoms […]

  • March 2027

  • Tue 16

    Building Skilled Writers: Research‑Aligned Strategies for K-6 Teachers *IN PERSON* facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein – 8:30-2:30pm

    March 16, 2027 @ 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
    JEA Alternative School 31 Lee Ave, Wheatley Heights, NY, United States

    Audience: Classroom teachers grades 1-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Unlock the research‑backed principles of effective writing instruction in this focused workshop designed for K-6 educators. Grounded in the latest literacy science-and informed by key practices drawn from The Writing Revolution and The Writing Rope-this session equips you with powerful, practical strategies […]

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