Help young students see themselves as confident, capable writers. Explore practical, engaging strategies for building a strong writing community, supporting idea generation, and scaffolding the writing process in the elementary classroom.
Listed from the organizer's public event page. Registration is handled by Dr. Joyce Gomez.
Early literacyFor teachersUnpack the steps to developing phonics lessons that promote learning and engagement. This session includes examples and interactive activities you can bring straight into your classroom.
LiteracyFor teachersExplore culturally responsive and sustaining approaches to literacy instruction that target skills and standards while empowering students to draw from their unique perspectives. From picture books to music and art, leave with materials you can use right away.
STEMFor teachersExplore how play supports attention, memory, meaning-making, and engagement through painting, drawing, journaling, storytelling, and creative design. Leave with practical ideas, completed projects, giveaways, and inspiration for joyful learning experiences.
LiteracyFor teachersTransform the writing block from an isolated chore into a school-wide culture of expression. Grounded in the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide, Dr. Erin McNeill leads a masterclass in the four pillars of effective writing: integrating writing into math, science, and social studies, the gradual release of the writing process, and building a classroom community where every student sees themselves as an author. Leave with a concrete blueprint for 60 minutes of daily student writing. For educators and instructional leaders in grades 3-12; ESC and CIESC member discounts available when registering with a school email address.
LiteracyFor teachersA practical, full-day Science of Reading workshop with Doug Lemov and the Teach Like a Champion team, focused on reading comprehension and close reading in grades 3–12. Participants explore the research on fluency, background knowledge, vocabulary, attention and writing, study video from real classrooms, and analyze research-grounded lesson plans. Designed for teachers, literacy coaches and school leaders, with an optional Implementation Toolkit for school-wide follow-through. Includes lunch and refreshments; group bundles available, and a $285 package adds a ticket to the Washington, D.C. Festival of Education on Oct 3.
LiteracyFor teachersA one-day workshop in Houston for secondary-level language arts teachers on strategies for teaching and generating student interest in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. The workshop will feature close interaction with scholars, examination of texts, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities. Teachers receive books, instructional materials, CPE credit, and up to $200 substitute reimbursement; out-of-town teachers may be reimbursed up to $300 in approved travel costs.
