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Writing As a Measure and Model of Thinking

In this session, strategies to build writing as a reflection of thinking are discussed. Participants practice “Quick Writes” based on Dr. Robert Marzano’s metacognition power strategies, and plan for thinking/writing targets for all students.
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Understanding and Implementing Complex Text Selection and Close Reading Practices

Participants explore best practices and strategies in formulating text-dependent questions and identifying complex texts.
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The Most Powerful Writing Strategies That Engage Students at High Levels

Participants will engage with over 10 of the best ways to get students involved in writing about what they
are learning.
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The Most Powerful Reading and Vocabulary Strategies That Engage Students at High Levels

In this session, participants will learn top strategies to engage students in the reading process, including: how to own words to improve students’ reading comprehension, writing clarity, and speaking.
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Student and Teacher Interactions That Promote Content Learning Through Literacy

During this course, attendees will explore ways to guide students to approach content learning through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
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Six + 1 Traits of Writing

This course explores the Six + 1 Traits of Writing and how to build student confidence in writing skills while advancing overall classroom achievement.
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Literacy Development for Elementary And Middle Schools: Digital Video Series

This digital video series allows teachers to participate in training for literacy and reading development at their convenience.
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Implementing Math Standards

This hands-on workshop incorporates technology interwoven into specific lessons and activities to support the instruction of math standards.
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Constructed Responses, Argumentative Essays, and Other Forms of Writing

About This Course During this course, participants will take an in-depth look at the production and distribution of writing. This course also covers tips to help students respond—in writing—to constructed response questions that are open in nature and might involve
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