Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
For: Grades K-5 instructional coaches and school leaders
Cost: $150
About the Workshop
Extend your learning from the Reading Institute and focus on strategies for coaching and leading effective reading instruction in schools. This one-day virtual workshop is designed to equip instructional coaches and school leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to support teachers in implementing the Units of Study in Reading, Grades K-5, and fostering a culture of literacy excellence.
Coaching for Impact
Discover actionable strategies to help teachers refine their reading workshop, enhance small-group instruction, and integrate phonics and comprehension into meaningful reading experiences. Learn how to offer feedback that empowers teachers and deepens their pedagogical understanding.
Leadership in Literacy
Explore how to design professional learning that inspires and supports teachers, establish a shared vision for reading instruction, and use data to guide instructional decision-making. Unpack the challenges of scaling best practices across classrooms and building sustainable systems for literacy success.
Workshop Highlights
Developing coaching strategies that build and expand teacher capacity
Observing and providing feedback on reading instruction
Aligning school-wide practices with research-based reading instruction
Leveraging data to guide instructional planning and goal setting
Supporting teachers in managing and maximizing small-group and individualized reading instruction
By the end of this workshop, you will leave with a clear action plan for supporting teachers and cultivating a strong reading culture in your school or district. Whether you are a seasoned instructional leader or new to coaching, this workshop provides the tools and insights you need to lead with confidence.
*It is recommended, but not required for participants to attend the Reading Institute in addition to this workshop.
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