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How it Works:
How it Works:
District Facilitated - District leaders facilitate internally
Low Preparation: PD content and materials already developed by the Consortium for use by school district leaders.
Consortium Representative can help customize for specific district needs: set up registration, agendas, continuing education contact hours (CECH), or Graduate credit
Consortium Facilitated - Consortium Representative can fully or partially facilitate any of the topics on-site or via zoom.
Why School-Wide, On-Site Professional Development Works:
Why School-Wide, On-Site Professional Development Works:
Builds a Learning Community – Educators collaborate, support one another, and align on strategies.
Ensures Consistency – All staff receive the same training, creating a cohesive learning environment.
Enhances Relevance – Training is directly tied to school-specific needs, improving implementation.
Increases Accessibility – Eliminates travel costs and scheduling barriers for full participation.
Supports Continuous Growth – Provides a foundation for sustained improvement and refinement.
Contact your SDT3 Consortium Representative
to get started with any of the options below.
OPTION ONE: EL Excellence Every Day by Tonya Ward Singer (Corwin Publishing)
EL Excellence Every Day is a must-have resource with 85+ strategies and 200+ prompts to support all learners. Designed for every content teacher, this text offers lesson-ready literacy tools, formative assessments, and differentiation guides for any content area. With its easy-to-use, color-coded format, this book supports educators as they engage students and provide excellent literacy instruction every day.
To watch a video (6 mins.) overview of the book: CLICK HERE
To find out more, CLICK HERE for workshop goals, activities, and length.
To purchase the text: CLICK HERE
OPTION TWO: Making Language Visible in Social Studies: A Guide to Disciplinary Literacy in the Social Studies Classroom
By Sharon Besser and Ruslana A. Westerlund
This book provides educators with strategies to support students in mastering the language and literacy demands of social studies. It explores how disciplinary language functions within social studies contexts, equipping teachers with tools to anticipate the types of texts and language varieties students need to navigate. The book emphasizes developing a metalanguage for discussing language with students, fostering language growth through targeted strategies, and assessing language skills in a discipline-specific manner. Designed for a wide range of educators, it offers practical applications to enhance instruction and improve student comprehension and engagement.
To find out more, CLICK HERE for workshop goals, activities, and length.
To purchase the text: CLICK HERE
OPTION Three: Beneath the Surface of Words: What English Spelling Reveals & Why It Matters
By Sue Scibetta Hegland
English spelling is more than just a reflection of pronunciation—it is a structured system rooted in morphology that reveals relationships between words. The book emphasizes the distinction between written and spoken language, explaining that written language evolved to clarify word identity beyond just sounds. While interconnected, these two systems function independently, with writing serving as a tool to reinforce meaning. Through engaging stories, examples, and explanations, the book demonstrates how spelling signals word relationships and challenges traditional spelling rules, encouraging a deeper understanding of English orthography. It explores three foundational ideas: English spelling is structural rather than arbitrary, written language clarifies word identity using more than just phonetics, and written and spoken language are distinct yet interconnected systems. By examining these principles, the book offers a fresh perspective on English spelling, moving beyond rote memorization to a more meaningful exploration of its underlying structure.
To find out more, CLICK HERE for workshop goals, activities, and length.
To purchase the text: CLICK HERE
More options coming soon!
More options coming soon!
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