Supporting Struggling Readers in Grades 5-12: Developing and Using Systems of Strategic Actions

Fountas and Pinnell developed an indispensable instructional tool to support all teachers in their work with readers. This workshop series will dissect this tool so teachers may: 1) develop a theory of the reading process; 2) acquire a detailed lens for assessing students; and, 3) plan and deliver responsive lessons that will propel readers forward.

Workshop topics

Day 1 – Introduction to the Systems of Strategic Action

• What are the systems?
• How do I use the systems to create personal meaning?
• How do my systems compare to a colleague’s systems?
• How do I use observations to develop an understanding of readers’ systems of strategic action?
• How do I use readers’ writing-about-reading samples to develop an understanding of their systems of strategic action?

Day 2 – Demonstrating Systems of Strategic Action

• Demonstration Lessons: Narrative Text
• Demonstration Lessons: Information Text
• Demonstration Lessons: Persuasive / Argumentative Text
• Demonstration Lessons: Tests

Day 3 – Enhancing Existing Systems of Strategic Actions

• Taking a researchers stance before instruction
• Taking a Growth Mindset stance before instruction
• Affirming Effective / Tentative / Existing Systems of Strategic Actions

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.