2016 summer professional development brochure

Lesley UniversityCenter for Reading Recoveryand Literacy Collaborative SUMMER 2016 PROGRAMS

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CAN’T MAKE IT THIS SUMMER?If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. Many of the offerings in this brochure can be taught right in your district. Learn more about our onsite professional development topics and rates: lesley.edu/onsite-pd

Make the most of your summer.Summer provides the perfect opportunity for educators to expand their knowledge through effective professional development. Summer courses through Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative provide educators with critical skills, knowledge, and inspiration to help every student become a more confident and engaged learner. Energized by high quality training, teachers return to their schools with renewed enthusiasm, innovative ideas, and a readiness to address Common Core State Standards.

The Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative, directed by Irene Fountas, is a nationally-recognized leader in literacy professional development for educators working with students in grades PreK-8. The Center, located on the Lesley University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is known for its research-based curriculum and rigorous training.

“ “Thank you for the encouragement and knowledge in understanding how to move this work forward within my school.Cindy Edmondson, Assistant PrincipalCity Park School, Rocky Face, GA

Lesley University ◆ Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative ◆ 617.349.8424 ◆ [email protected] ◆ lesley.edu/crr

AUDIENCE

This institute is suitable for classroom teachers, reading teachers, literacy specialists, and school leaders working with students in grades K–8. When you register, you will choose the track you would like to take. Grades K–2 (Primary) Grades 3–6 (Intermediate) Grades 5-8 (Middle)

COST

DATES

July 12-15, 20168:00 am–3:45 pm (Registration opens at 7:30 am on day one.)

Noncredit / $650 + $25 materials fee Graduate Credit / Can be taken for two or three credits $975 per credit + $25 materials fee + $40 registration fee

Making the Writer’s Craft Visible: Teaching Purposeful Decision-Making in a Writers’ Workshop, Grades K-8PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 24Our annual four-day Summer Literacy Institute will focus on learning how to assess your students’ writing and teaching them how to make careful decisions as they craft narrative and informational texts. This institute will help you notice and refine your use of mentor texts to support writing instruction and design a school year plan for helping your students learn how to write from writers. Attendees will each receive a hardcover or paperback by Jack Gantos, Nikki Grimes, and Steve Jenkins. With Carl Anderson, author of several professional books about the teaching of writing; award-winning children’s authors Jack Gantos, Nikki Grimes, and Steve Jenkins; and key practitioners in the Center’s network.

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AUDIENCE

This training is for classroom teachers, reading teachers, and literacy specialists.

COST

Noncredit / $750Graduate Credit / Can be taken for three credits $975 per credit + $40 registration fee

DATES

June 27-July 1, 2016 or August 1-5, 20168:00 am–3:50 pm

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Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in the Reading/Writing Classroom, Grades K–3PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 35This course offers educators the opportunity to learn the role that phonics, phonological awareness, vocabulary, spelling, and word study instruction play in learning to read and write. Participants expand their knowledge of the alphabetic principle and how words work, develop an understanding of the essential elements of a word study curriculum, learn how to assess students’ reading and writing for phonics and spelling knowledge, and use a continuum of word study to plan for instruction. Attention will be given to supporting English language learners and to students who have difficulty learning to read and write. With Kristine Haveles-Pelletier, Adjunct Faculty, Lesley University.

“ “This class was amazing. I have so many tools to take back and use in my classroom. One of the best courses I’ve ever taken.Kristeen Chambers, First-Grade TeacherTwo Rivers Supervisory Union, Ludlow, VT


Guided Reading in a Comprehensive Early Literacy Program, Grades K–2PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 35

AUDIENCE

This training is for classroom teachers, reading teachers, and literacy specialists.

DATES

July 25-29, 2016 orAugust 15-19, 20168:00 am–3:50 pm

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Participants will build a strong understanding of reading as a complex process and learn how to help students become more proficient readers through differentiated instruction in small, guided reading groups. They will use running records of oral reading behaviors to study a child’s progress in reading over time and consider the role that a gradient of texts and matching books to readers has on student progress. Participants will analyze assessment data to form flexible groups, select appropriate texts, and plan guided reading lessons for effective literacy instruction of diverse students. With Heather Rodman, Lesley University Faculty, and Alice Sasso, Adjunct Faculty, Lesley University.

COST

Noncredit / $750 + $50 materials feeGraduate Credit / Can be taken for three credits $975 per credit + $50 materials fee + $40 registration fee

Leveled Literacy Intervention for Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6-12 (Levels L-Z/Red, Gold, Purple, and Teal): Intensive Small Group Instruction for Struggling ReadersPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 36

AUDIENCE

Literacy teachers and special education teachers who provide small-group instruction to children reading below grade-level expectations Title I teachers and reading specialists Staff development personnel and literacy coaches supporting teachers who provide supplemental instruction to struggling readers

COST

$1,950 per person

DATES

July 19-21 and November 2-4, 20168:30 am–3:30 pm

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Using the Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Red System (grade 3), Gold System (grade 4), Purple System (grade 5), and Teal System (grades 6-12), this professional development training will provide you with an introduction to an effective literacy intervention system for struggling readers in the intermediate, middle, and secondary grades. In this six-day training, you will learn rationales and procedures for high-impact lessons that engage students’ attention and thinking, and help them successfully read increasingly challenging text levels. With Linda Garbus, Adjunct Faculty, Lesley University.

CAMBRIDGE where it all happens

Welcome to Cambridge, one of the world’s best-loved college towns, home to several institutions of higher learning that you’ve undoubtedly heard of, including Lesley University. Here, coffeehouses are also an institution, as well as excellent restaurants, abundant culture, colorful history, browse-worthy bookstores, and plenty of places to walk, run, bike, and people-watch. Grab an iced latte and discuss what you’re learning with fellow participants. Catch up on your course reading from a bench with a view of the Charles River. A few days in Cambridge will make you feel like a student again.


AUDIENCE

This course is for classroom teachers, reading teachers, and literacy specialists.

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Guided Reading: Differentiating Literacy Instruction, Grades 3–8PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 35Participants will learn how to observe and assess the reading behaviors of intermediate and middle school students; form flexible groups; analyze and select appropriate texts; and plan guided reading lessons that address the needs of individual readers within the group. Participants will learn about the complex nature of the reading process and consider how each element of a guided reading lesson presents opportunities for teaching and learning that will support the varying needs of students, including those whose first language might not be English. With Helen Sisk, Lesley University Faculty and Margaret Crosby, Adjunct Faculty, Lesley University.

COST

Noncredit / $750 + $50 materials feeGraduate Credit / Can be taken for three credits $975 per credit + $50 materials fee + $40 registration fee

School Leaders Seminar What Every School Leader Needs to Know About Effective Literacy Teaching and Coaching, Grades K–8PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 25

AUDIENCE

This seminar is designed for principals, assistant principals, superintendents, assistant superintendents, literacy coaches, curriculum and English language arts specialists or directors, and teams of central office leaders.

COST

$1,950 per person

DATES

July 25-28, 20168:30 am–3:30 pm

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This four-day seminar is designed for school leaders interested in examining the roles of effective teaching, systematic assessment, literacy coaching, and supervision to improve student achievement in reading and writing. Participants will discuss the importance of establishing a coherent vision for literacy learning and will use several administrator “look for” tools as a lens for observing teaching. With Irene Fountas, Author and Director, Cindy Downend, Assistant Director, Primary, Lesley University, and Elizabeth DeHaven, Lesley University Faculty.

Leveled Literacy Intervention for the Primary Grades K-2: Intensive Small-Group Instruction for Struggling ReadersPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 36

AUDIENCE

Literacy teachers who provide small-group instruction for children reading below level N

Title I teachers, reading specialists, Reading Recovery teachers, and special education teachers who work with children reading below level

Staff development personnel and literacy coaches supporting teachers who provide supplemental instruction to struggling readers

COST

Noncredit / $1,950 per personGraduate Credit / Contact [email protected] for more information about graduate credit costs

DATES

August 9-11 and November 15-17, 20168:30 am–3:30 pm

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Over the course of this six-day training, you will be introduced to a supplementary intervention system designed to help teachers provide powerful, daily small-group instruction for struggling readers and writers. Leveled Literacy Intervention students participate in 30-minute intensive lessons, five days per week, that combine reading, writing, and phonics and word study. Leveled Literacy Intervention for grades K–2 uses a specially-created and sequenced set of original children’s books, leveled A–N. Teachers use planned lessons that enable them to do highly effective and efficient teaching, resulting in accelerated student progress. With Eva Konstantellou, Assistant Director, Reading Recovery, Lesley University.

DATES

July 18-22, 2016, August 1-5, 2016 orAugust 15-19, 2016 8:00 am–3:50 pm

The Effective Literacy Coach Training, Grades K–8PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS: 84

AUDIENCE

This training is suitable for literacy coaches, reading specialists, literacy coordinators, principals, instructional coaches, and language arts directors.

DATES

August 16-19, October 4-6, December 6-8, 20168:30 am–3:30 pmEight online experience sessions, includes modules and webinars from 4:00 pm–6:00 pm EST (dates to be determined)

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This intensive professional development training helps literacy coaches to improve teacher expertise and student achievement in their school, and supports literacy coaches in all aspects of their role. We will identify the critical attributes of a healthy, professional learning community for adult learners, and how to build it for your school in collaboration with school administrators. You will learn how to navigate the multiple roles of a literacy coach successfully, including creating an effective school-based literacy team, organizing for coaching quality, and helping teachers to see the relationship between literacy theory and real-world practices. With Jill Eurich, Assistant Director, Intermediate and Middle, Lesley University, Eva Konstantellou, Assistant Director, Reading Recovery, Lesley University, and featured guest speaker Irene Fountas, Author and Director.

COST

Noncredit / $2,950 per personGraduate Credit / Contact [email protected] for more information about graduate credit costs

Stephanie Logan, Literacy CoachHarnett County Schools, Lillington, NC

“ “I would tell all coaching applicants to attend this training. It was by far the best professional development I have ever attended. Thank you!


Online Courses and Graduate Certificate in Developing Systematic Language and Literacy Expertise, Grades K-8

AUDIENCE

K-8 classroom teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, and administrators

DATES

Summer I Term: May 2 - June 24, 2016Online courses are offered throughout the year

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COST

$1,830 per course + materials and registration fees

This graduate certificate focuses on building teacher expertise in the systematic observation and assessment of reading, writing, and language behaviors, and using responsive teaching that incorporates whole group, small group, and individual teaching to differentiate instruction for all students in the literacy classroom. Teachers will use the descriptions of language and literacy development listed in The Continuum of Literacy Learning: A Guide to Teaching by Fountas and Pinnell to assess students, plan for instruction, and to build their own understandings of a theory of literacy learning based on reading, writing, and talking as complex thinking processes. The systematic focus on building an integrated approach to teaching all aspects of literacy across several contexts in the classroom will contribute to students’ agency as literacy learners and foster a community of learners who value intellectual inquiry and collaborative learning. This certificate program may be used as a specialization to fulfill some of the requirements for the M.Ed. Individually Designed Program for Educators.


POLICIES

REGISTRATIONSubmission of a registration form is an agreement to pay the full event registration fee and to abide by all Lesley University and Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative policies.

ATTENDANCE POLICIESWe will issue a certificate of attendance to each participant at the conclusion of the event. Any participant who leaves an event early or arrives late on any given day will receive a reduced number of attendance hours on their certificate. Participants taking the institute for graduate credit are expected to attend and participate fully.

CANCELLATION, SUBSTITUTION, AND REFUND POLICIESNoncredit Students Cancellation dates for each event are on our website If you cancel in writing before the cancellation date, we will issue a refund minus a $50 processing fee If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute at any time Regardless of weather conditions, if the event is held but you cannot attend, you will be billed for the full amount

Graduate Credit Students Registration fees ($40) are non-refundable For courses with six or fewer class meetings, institutes, and conferences, there is a 100% refund if the course is dropped prior to the start date of the course University policy does not allow retroactive withdrawals or refunds. Once the course has begun, there is no refund

DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTSIf you are a student with a documented disability, or feel that you may have a disability, and need an accommodation to attend any of our events, please let us know so that we may put you in touch with the appropriate disability administrator for the University.

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We offer a 10% discount on the graduate credit rate for Lesley alumni, Cambridge residents, Cambridge Public School teachers, and seniors 55+

CALENDAR

June/July

August

Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling in the Reading/Writing Classroom, Grades K–3

Summer Institute: Making the Writer’s Craft Visible: Teaching Purposeful Decision-Making in a Writers’ Workshop, Grades K-8

Leveled Literacy Intervention for Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6-12: Intensive Small Group Instruction for Struggling Readers *

Guided Reading in a Comprehensive Early Literacy Program, Grades K–2

School Leaders Seminar: What Every School Leader Needs to Know About Effective Literacy Teaching and Coaching, Grades K–8

Guided Reading: Differentiating Literacy Instruction, Grades 3–8

Leveled Literacy Intervention for the Primary Grades K-2: Intensive Small-Group Instruction For Struggling Readers *

The Effective Literacy Coach Training, Grades K–8 *

Online Courses and Graduate Certificate in Developing Systematic Language and Literacy Expertise, Grades K-8

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Center for Reading Recoveryand Literacy Collaborative29 Everett StreetCambridge, MA 02138

Come to Cambridge for your literacy professional development.Summer 2016 offerings for teachers, literacy specialists, and school administrators - lesley.edu/crr

Guided Reading courses / Leveled Literacy Intervention Trainings / Literacy Coach Training / Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary course / School Leaders Seminar / Writers’ Workshop Institute

Teachers, Literacy Coachesand School Administrators Join us this summer in Cambridge, MAfor your literacy professional development

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