Course Catalog

$100 ODF

This is an asynchronous book study using the book The Writing Revolution by Judith Hochman and Natalie Wexler. Judith Hochman delivers a method called The Writing Revolution (TWR). TWR provides strategies and activities to support educators in simultaneously implementing effective writing instruction and content. Participants will explore how to support students through explicit instruction, as they learn to build sentences, develop paragraphs, and construct compositions within the writing process. Participants will read, explore, and discuss how to implement strategies that support writing achievement for all students.
$150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee (student must also purchase a copy of the book: 
The Writing Revolution Book)

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee

This is an asynchronous book study using the book Bringing Words to Life by Isabel Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, and Linda Kucan. Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction, Second Edition, demystifies the complexities of teaching vocabulary. Authors and experts Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown, and Linda Kucan explain how teachers can select words to teach, how to introduce new vocabulary, and how to design and implement instructional sequences that engage students in developing word knowledge and reading comprehension. Using educational scenarios, authors provide practical, research-based strategies to support vocabulary development for young children through high school. This book supports teaching vocabulary instruction that enhances students’ language comprehension and production.

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee

Led by: Dr. Toby Westmoreland
Location: Virtual
This course is designed to study the concepts, theories, and philosophy of middle level education. A primary focus will be understanding the unique nature and development of young adolescent students.

Event Date 07-01-2023
Cut Off Date 06-30-2024
Individual Price $350 in-area fee/$450 out-of-area fee

Attention K-12 Building/District Leaders! Join us for the 6th Annual Leadership Summit. 
Presenters: Eric Sheninger and Brian Buffington. 

Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow administrators, gain fresh perspectives, and reignite your passion for educational leadership. 

Event Date 06-06-2024 8:00 am
Event End Date 06-06-2024 3:30 pm
Individual Price $150 in-area fee/$250 out-of-area fee