Bridging Research to Practice | PD Workshops
Professional Development Workshops for K-6 School Improvement in Reading
The purpose of these small-group workshops is to help school leaders and teachers in grades K-6 learn how to use scientifically-based reading instruction to improve reading achievement. The sessions will focus on organizational change and the development of shared leadership and school-wide collaboration, and may be tailored to meet the specific needs of your school.
The workshops are intended for a team of elementary school staff (administrators, classroom teachers, reading resource teachers, ELL teachers, and special education teachers). Each team may register for one or more series. Generally, each series consists of a few school teams, allowing for tailored sessions and focused small-group work.
There are four different workshop series, each meeting four times during the academic year.
Tentative dates for 2012-13, by topic:
1: Providing Effective Reading Instruction - Aug 14, Oct 11, Jan 10, Feb 28
2: Developing Effective Professional Learning Communities - Aug 15, Oct 12, Jan 11, Mar 1
3: Use of School-Wide Data at the Student, Teacher, and School Level - Aug 16, Nov 1, Feb 7, Apr 25
4: Tested Techniques for Coaching - Aug 17, Nov 2, Feb 8, Apr 26
Feedback from our workshop participants:
"This has been valuable group/district time. It has been very useful to be able to go back and refer to research-based information that applies to the success of our students." "I so value the conversations we've had as a group!" "Great chance to hear about what others are doing and think about how to use those ideas." "I found the time that we were able to discuss amongst ourselves to be so valuable - this was a wealth of knowledge in this room!" "Thanks for personalizing everything!" "I appreciate on-going support and collaboration from instructors. The suggested readings and resources were great. Excellent professional discussion." "I always learn new, challenging ideas when we come together in the spirit of professional learning." |
General Information
- Each workshop topic/series will be presented over 4 full-day sessions, scheduled throughout the academic year. See dates listed above.
- Cost per workshop series (4 sessions plus phone support) is $4,500 for a team of 3-4 people per school. Additional cost per person (beyond 4) is $800.00.
- Schools must commit to sending a team of 3-4 people, including 2-3 teacher leaders and a principal or literacy leader to participate in the workshops.
- This cost includes support for implementation via phone conference once a month between sessions. Follow-up site visits are available at an additional cost.
- CEU's will be offered for all sessions. Lunch is not included.
Registration
If you're interested in registering a team from your school or district and would like more details, please contact Meaghan Tongen at lars1636@umn.edu or 612-624-4561.