The First 25 Days of School K-6

Planning Instruction and Routines For First 25 Days!

August 5th, 2015 / San Antonio, TX

Specifically designed for Classroom Teachers, Resource Teachers, Title I Staff, Special Education Staff, and Other educators teaching ELAR in grades K-6.

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Learn how to plan and implement Reading & Writing Workshop at the beginning of the school year!

Starting the school year off strong is important and we are here to help!

Topics covered

How to Set Up Your Classroom for Maximum Learning
Organizing the Daily Schedule to Include Plenty of Practice Time
Literacy-based Strategy Walls
Choice Boards for Independent Work
Differentiated Practices for Homework
Reader's and Writer's Workshop
Literacy Centers Vs. Stations Vs. Daily 5
Response to Intervention and Instruction Activities for Tier 1,2, and 3
Independent Vocabulary Activities
Fluency Strategies
Reader's and Writer's Notebooks
Spelling and Word Work Journals
Increase Student Achievement
Learning Scales for Assessment

Goal For This Seminar

Organize daily work routines to actively engage your students in practicing and developing English Language Arts
Develop and system to balance independent learning with small group and individual conferring.
Investigate tech-savvy ideas and resources perfect for reading and writing.
Explore an array of ideas for supporting your students as they strengthen their comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing.

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Presented by Kelly Harmon

Kelly Harmon is a national presenter who has more than 24 years of experience working with at-risk students. She presents on a wide range of topics including RTI, technology, and reading, writing, and strategies for highly effective teachers. She works as an instructional coach for schools and districts across the United States. She also works with the Bureau of Education and Research, as well as Learning Sciences Marzano Center.