This class is designed for classroom teachers grades 3-5 and is organized around four strands: *Managing/Implementing a Reader´s Workshop; *Effective Instrucional Language; *Designing Effective Lessons; *Word Study Workshop Audience: 3 - 5 grade teachers, Literacy Coaches, Title I teachers, Special Education teachers, Administrators. Workshop qualifies for 6 MLPP Application hours.

An educational series for first and second grade teachers. This year-long series introduces teachers to the classroom cultures and instructional practices that research suggests are critical to nurturing and developing young writers.

The team will explore the Units of Study for Primary Writing: A Yearlong Curriculum by Lucy Calkins (2003) and delve into other essential balanced writing components.

This professional development opportunity is designed to increase teachers’ knowledge base and instructional repertoire for teaching writing. Additionally, participants will study the development of young children as writers throughout the school year.

For the full program outline you may request a flier from Karen Merrill at kmerrill@geneseeisd.org

If you are new to the teaching field, these three sessions are for you. Over the course of these sessions you will learn tips and techniques for communicating with parents and preparing for parent teacher conferences, ideas for using technology in your classroom to enhance student learning, how to begin planning for next year, and how to remain current in educational practices.

Audience: Intended for teachers with 0-3 years experience.

“Make me THINK…Make me CARE…Make me CONSIDER…Spark an INTEREST!” This mantra encompasses the overall theme for the second grade Magazine Feature Article (MFA) unit of study developed through a collaborative project through Genesee Intermediate School District and Oakland Schools. Magazine Feature Articles are a required informational writing by MDE (W.GN.02.03). They don’t just provide facts and events, rather they zoom in on a particular, interesting aspect of the topic and provide the reader with a new perspective or angle. This session will provide an overview of what is important to teach in this challenging unit of study for second graders. Together, we will explore how to use mentor text to help students recognize and produce important characteristics of a MFA. Come learn first hand how to guide students in writing a “Think About It” article!

** Please bring magazine feature articles appropriate for second graders to the session.

The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) is a set of standardized, individually administered measures of early literacy development. They are designed to be short (one minute) fluency measures used to regularly monitor the development of pre-reading and early reading skills. DIBELS is one piece of an assessment plan, working with curriculum, instruction, a literacy environment, and other resources to bring about student success.

This all-day workshop is intended for teachers, literacy coaches, and administrators and will provide you with DIBELS background and instructions in administering each assessment.

Audience: K-3 Teachers, Title I, Literacy Coaches, Administrators

This class is designed for classroom teachers grades K-2 and is organized around four strands: *Managing/Implementing a Reader´s Workshop; *Effective Instrucional Language; *Designing Effective Lessons; *Word Study Workshop Audience: K - 2 grade teachers, Literacy Coaches, Title I teachers, Special Education teachers, Administrators. You may use this class to fulfill your MLPP Pre K-3 Application hours but you must attend all.

You must have completed the first Readers´ Workshop in order to take this advanced course.

So you´ve got Readers´ Workshop going in your classroom and you are ready to dig depeer. This is the 12 session class for you!

Topics will include: *Linking Readers´ and Writer´s Workshop - the Reading and Writing Connection; *Readers´ Notebooks - encouraging students to think and respond; *Planning Units of Study; *Precision Conferencing; *Linking YOur Mini-lessons - Planning a String; *Teaching the Share; *Focusing on Small Group Instruction; *It´s About Deeper Conversation; *Using Formative Assessments to Inform and Plan Instruction

This course will incorporate Phase I & Phase II of the MLPP 3-5. Teachers must attend all days to complete the required 36 hours of training for certification. Phase I of the MLPP 3-5 will provide training in assessments and best practice strategies for Reading and Writing in the 3rd – 5th grade classrooms. Teachers will explore the workshop classroom. Phase II of the MLPP 3-5 will highlight focus lessons for comprehension and word study in a workshop classroom. Participants will analyze case studies in order to plan for differentiated instruction. There will be no makeup classes available if you miss a day.

Important Note: If you have attended a Building Writing Communities Series in the past with Dr. Biondo please check the box on the registration form.

Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5 offers crystal-clear advice on how to lead effective workshops in upper-elementary classrooms. The spiraling curriculum provides a common thread for establishing shared language and knowledge of the writing process and qualities of good writing. Dr. Sandra Biondo serves as a “tour guide” by providing important tips for successful implementation and assisting teachers in assessing student work for growth over time. Come learn how to teach writing to your students with power and skill!

For the full program outline you may request a flier from Karen Merrill at kmerrill@geneseeisd.org

The goal of the Super Summer Success (SSS) Reading Program is to increase educators´ awareness about the importance and benefits of developing a summer reading program. The SSS program is designed for all students but is especially beneficial for economically disadvantaged children and less able readers.

Note: Please choose only ONE session.

If accommodations such as interpreter services are required, contact Tracy Valentine at(810) 591-4408 or TDD at (810) 591-4545.