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Book Study: Literacy Foundations for English Learners: A Comprehensive Guide to Evidence-Based Instruction by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan

Please join state chapters of The Reading League in California, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York, as well as Collaborative Classroom, for a four-part virtual book study on Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan's Literacy Foundations for English Learners. This essential text gives educators a solid base in helping English learners develop strong literacy skills.  Book study attendees will: Gain an understanding of the essential language and literacy development of English learners Get insight from reliable research on how to best teach English learners the key components of language and literacy  Review evidence-based strategies, principles, and activities that will help guide instruction Leverage technology to enhance instruction Participants will also get the opportunity to discuss their learning with educators from across the country.

Turning the Tide in Reading Instruction

Join The Reading League Wisconsin for their 3rd annual gathering of Turning the Tide in Reading Instruction.  In person and virtual options available.  This full day event will feature Jack Fletcher, Antonio Fierro, Natalie Wexler, Freddy Hiebert, Steve Dykstra, and Terrie Noland.  

Showing of Hopeville in Concord, NH

Join The Reading League New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Department of Education for the viewing of the documentary Hopeville and participate in a panel discussion with the director Harvey Hubbell V.  This film focuses on the literacy crisis in America. By using evidence-based reading instruction we can change literacy outcomes for generations.

The Writing Rope: A Framework for Evidence-Based Writing Instruction” with Joan Sedita

This free webinar is an overview of The Writing Rope model for writing instruction (Sedita, 2019) that represents multiple components of writing as strands in a rope. An explanation with references to research findings will be provided for the five strands: 1) Critical Thinking (generating ideas and information, stages of the writing process), 2) Syntax (syntactic awareness, sentence elaboration, punctuation), 3) Text Structure (narrative, informational, opinion; paragraph structure; patterns of organization, 4) Writing Craft (awareness of task, audience, purpose; word choice; literary devices, 5) Transcription (spelling and handwriting fluency). Related instructional suggestions are included. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the HELP website following the event. No continuing education certificates will be issued. Hosted by: Higher Education Literacy Partnership and The Reading League Minnesota

Day with Lyn Stone: Spelling for Life

Join The Reading League New York as they host Lyn Stone in Uncovering the Simplicity and Science of Spelling in Grades 3-6.   Overhauling your spelling approach?  Wanting to move on from phonics in middle school?  Ready to get some new, effective, efficient strategies for spelling improvement?  Then give your students the gift of better spelling by joining Lyn Stone for a one day workshop in NYC.

Strive For Five Conversations Virtual Book Study Kick-off

Join The Reading League Georgia and Reading is Essential for All People (REAP) for a book study on Strive for Five Conversations. This book offers a framework that gets children talking in order to accelerate their language comprehension and literacy skills. Learn about what you can do to enhance the language environment in your classroom and improve the language comprehension skills of your students!

Using the PLUSS Framework as a Blueprint for Instruction for Multilingual Learners

Join The Reading League Washington, D.C. as they host a virtual educator workshop, Using the PLUSS Framework as a Blueprint for Instruction for Multilingual Leaners with Dr. Antonio Fierro. Registrants will receive the Zoom link and links to optional prereading by November 2. Please reach out to laurakravis@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Improving Adolescent Writing: Successfully Support the Writing Process

Join The Reading League Florida and The Reading League Oklahoma as they host Improving Adolescent Writing: Successfully Support the Writing Process. This workshop presents research-based instructional practices for the explicit teaching of writing process strategies. A brief overview of the research will be followed by suggestions for effective prewriting, drafting and revision. In addition, suggestions for motivation and engagement will be addressed. Practical resources and templates will be provided to support existing writing assignments.

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