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Professional Learning Events
Offered by the Disciplinary Literacy Task Force
Shaping School-Wide Systems for Effective Instruction at the Secondary Level
School principals and district-level leaders are essential to the success of our coaches, educators, and students! Join us as we strive to increase learning in all content areas at the secondary level by exploring systematic and effective building-level practices. The Essential School-Wide Organizational Practices in Disciplinary Literacy: Grades 6-12 document will serve as a foundation of shared learning. Afternoon break-out sessions will target to various needs, and all participants will receive a bound copy of the Essential School-Wide Organizational Practices in Disciplinary Literacy: Grades 6-12 document.
Learning will be facilitated by members of the GELN Disciplinary Literacy Task Force and Wayne RESA consultants. This statewide event is open to leaders from all regions across Michigan.
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OR
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Target Audience: District Leaders, Building Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Continuous Improvement Teams, Instructional Leadership Teams
Location: WCCCD-Ted Scott Campus 9555 Haggerty Belleville, MI 48111
Cost: $50
SCECH available upon approval
Click HERE to register for the September date.
Click HERE to register for the November date.
EduPaths Courses on Disciplinary Literacy Now Available!
EduPaths Course Series: Disciplinary Literacy
Disciplinary Literacy Courses 1 through 7 are now available on EduPaths (https://www.edupaths.org/ then search for “Disciplinary Literacy”) or use the links below. This FREE, online course series is intended for all secondary educators and instructional leaders looking to learn about the Essential Instructional Practices for Disciplinary Literacy in the Secondary Classroom: Grades 6 to 12 in an effort to improve adolescent literacy in every secondary classroom. The learning activities are specifically designed to support interdisciplinary educator teams, although individual educators are invited to enroll and join as well. Free SCECHs are available. Educators in Michigan and beyond who don't currently have an EduPaths account or are not able to leverage the SSO integration can request a personal account. Please navigate to the Account Request page: https://www.edupaths.org/account-request. Please direct additional inquiries and questions to GELN Disciplinary Literacy Task Force chairs Jenelle Williams (Jenelle.williams@oakland.k12.mi.us) or Cherron Ramsey (ramseyc@resa.net).
Course 1–Disciplinary Literacy: Identity and Community Course 1 Facilitation Guide
Course 2–Disciplinary Literacy: Framing Problems and Setting Purpose (Practices 1 & 9) Course 2 Facilitation Guide
Course 3–Disciplinary Literacy: Planning for and Implementing Assessment (Practice 8) Course 3 Facilitation Guide
Course 4–Disciplinary Literacy: Identifying, Developing, and Analyzing Resources and Text Sets (Practice 2) Course 4 Facilitation Guide
Course 5–Disciplinary Literacy: Planning Text-Based Activities and Discussions (Practices 3 & 5)
Course 5 Part 1 Course 5 Part 1 Facilitation Guide
Course 5 Part 2 Course 5 Part 2 Facilitation Guide
Course 6–Disciplinary Literacy: Planning for Writing and Communication (Practices 4 & 6)
Course 6 Part 1 Course 6 Part 1 Facilitation Guide
Course 6 Part 2 Course 6 Part 2 Facilitation Guide
Course 7–Disciplinary Literacy: Teaching Language in the Context of Use (Practices 7 & 10) Course 7 Facilitation Guide
EduPaths Enrollment Guidance
K-12 Michigan Educators: Can I use MiLaunchPad to access EduPaths?
Michigan educators are encouraged to leverage the MiLaunchPad integration to access EduPaths. This integration allows educators to leverage district Google or Microsoft credentials. For more information, please visit the EduPaths resources page (https://www.edupaths.org/resources).
Is it possible to have educators bulk enrolled in courses?
Please reach out to edupaths@gomaisa.org for bulk enrollment options
Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders
As schools continue to meet the dual challenges of learning loss and student engagement, authentic learning is more valuable than ever. Changes in College Board assessments and their reporting increases the need for innovative approaches to student learning. Getting (and keeping) kids engaged is the biggest hurdle. As a secondary administrator, DL4SL provides you the tools to support your teachers in moving toward more Leadership Network (GELN) and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) secondary leaders will explore how the 6-12 Essential Practices for Disciplinary Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Classroom, along with additional resources and tools, can support you as an instructional leader in this endeavor. Learn with people leading this work throughout the state of Michigan and walk away with actionable plans and next steps.
OPTION ONE: Register here anytime for the self-paced course (15 SCECH available).
OPTION TWO: Disciplinary Leadership for Secondary Leaders (w/ Action Planning Cohorts) Complete Six Virtual Learning Modules & Join three Synchronous Sessions.
REGISTER FOR THE THREE SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS:
Fall Cohort: Monday 9/16/24 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday 11/4/24 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday 12/16/24 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Register here.
Spring Cohort: Monday 1/6/25 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday 2/10/25 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Monday 3/10/25 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.