In the World of ELA

Unlock the potential of literacy instruction with our diverse array of ELA offerings tailored to meet the evolving needs of educators at every level. Whether you're seeking targeted training in specific areas or a collaborative platform to exchange ideas and resources, our ELA programs can cater to your diverse needs and aspirations.

ELA Trainings:

• Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Training: Embark on a comprehensive journey through the intricacies of Text Dependent Analysis with our four-part training series. Whether you're a novice seeking foundational knowledge or a seasoned educator aiming to refine your skills, our series offers a progressive learning experience that caters to your expertise level. Explore strategies for analyzing complex texts, crafting evidence-based responses, and scaffolding instruction to support student mastery of TDA.

Additional Trainings:

• Student Engagement Strategies: Discover innovative approaches to foster student engagement and ignite a passion for literacy in your classroom. From interactive reading and writing activities to collaborative discussions and multimedia projects, explore a repertoire of strategies designed to captivate students' interest and deepen their connection with ELA content.

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Embrace the principles of Universal Design for Learning to create inclusive and accessible learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of all learners. Learn how to leverage multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement to optimize learning outcomes for every student, regardless of background or ability.

Customized Offerings: In addition to our standard offerings, we provide tailored training sessions to meet the unique needs of your district.

Networking Opportunities: Participate in our networking session, where ELA educators come together to share insights, exchange best practices, and collaborate on enhancing literacy instruction. Connect with like-minded professionals, gain valuable resources, and cultivate a supportive community dedicated to advancing literacy education.

Join us as we empower educators to unlock the transformative power of literacy, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to nurture lifelong learners and effective communicators.

This is a four part series that ranges from beginner to advanced, with three levels of TDA trainings and then one day to put it all together. Teachers are encouraged to attend all four days, however, more veteran teachers of TDA's may find that day 3 is most beneficial to them, along with the fourth day. Participants do have to attend at least one of the first three days to attend day 4. Click the link below for more information on each day's training, dates, times and registration fees.

Although it is not tailored to English Language Arts specifically, it would still benefit ELA teachers. This one day training will walk attendees through various activities to help spark student engagement in everyday instruction. Participants will complete activities and create some of their own so that there is no time wasted in implementing them in their classroom.

Again, this trainings is not a ELA specific training; however, it will be beneficial to ELA teachers. There will be a variety of resources shared to help include UDL in every classroom, which includes those ELA classes!

This group is scheduled to meet 4 times throughout the school year, and it is geared toward those teaching grades 4-8, or a Keystone trigger course. There is shared learning during the morning and time to network with teachers from different districts in the afternoon. Districts are welcome to send any of their ELA teachers to these meetings, and there is no fee associated with attendance.