Deep Dive Series: Reimagining Small Group Instruction & Independent Reading (Gr. 3-5)

Deep Dive Series for Grades 3-5:

Reimagining Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading

Classroom teachers in grades 3-5 and Coaches, take a deep dive with us to build the knowledge and tools needed to support differentiated instruction in reading through small group instruction and independent reading practices to increase student achievement.

OBJECTIVES
 

• Grow your knowledge and understanding of small-group differentiated instruction

• Explore shifts in independent reading practices

• Build knowledge and understanding of high-impact student assessment and data practices

• Learn and implement high-leverage instructional strategies 

• Build capacity for practice change in literacy instruction

• Receive support in planning and scheduling small group instruction and independent reading

Through professional learning and the opportunity to network with other teachers as part of a learning community, your CESA 6 Literacy team will provide coordinated support that promotes continuous improvement in literacy instruction in the classroom.

PREREQUISITES
Participant has:

• Attended the CESA 6 Intermediate Literacy Leadership Academy

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• Attended the January 16, 2024 workshop facilitated by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

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• Completed a book study of one or more of the following texts: 

  • Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom (Cunningham, Burkins, and Yates)

  • The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text (Nancy Lewis Hennessy)

  • Teaching Reading: A Playbook for Developing Skilled Readers Through Word Recognition and Language Comprehension (Fisher, Frey, and Lapp)

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DETAILS

Dates:

• September 25, 2024
• November 6, 2024
• February 6, 2025

​Times:  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost*: $600 per person
​* For every three (3) teachers registered from the same school, a free seat for an administrator
​* For every three (3) coaches registered from the same district, a free seat for an administrator

Location: CESA 6 Conference Center, 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh

OPTIONAL ADD-ON SERVICES

In-district coaching to support implementation can include any or all of the following options:

• Coaching side-by-side with coaching staff to increase their capacity to support teachers with these new practices

• Coaching teachers along a gradual release continuum in planning and implementing instruction:

  • Planning

  • Analyzing Assessments

  • Implementing Small Groups

• Investigating onsite the current state of differentiated instruction to find out the first steps needed to implement small groups

​Contact us for more information.

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
aruppert@cesa6.org

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.