Lumos Learning’s Summer Program

With all of the changes that the Common Core has ushered in, keeping up professionally has been extremely difficult for most teachers during the school year. However, many teachers use the summer months for professional reading, reflecting on past practices, and planning new and improved lessons and activities for the upcoming school year: with that in mind, take a moment to check out the opportunities that are available to ELA educators this summer.

ASCD Webinars.

ASCD’s website includes a plethora of archived webinars, and many of these are available for free access. Here’s a sampling of the topics: “Speaking and Listening Across the Common Core,” “Addressing the Role of Text Complexity in the Common Core State Standards,” “Exceeding the Common Core Speaking Standards”, and “Practical Strategies and Implications of the Common Core States Standards on Inclusive Settings and Students with Disabilities.”

NJ DOE Workshops.

New Jersey educators may be interested in the New Jersey Department of Education’s professional development offerings that will be held between April 21 and June 12. Workshops range from PARCC preparation to “Writing and the Common Core,” along with other relevant seminars.

Education World Articles.

Education World has a variety of articles that address both ELA skills and the Common Core. For instance, this link teaches you how to address Common Core standards within your Read Alouds (so that you can rest assured you’re addressing the Standards without feeling that you need to sacrifice this enjoyable and important classroom reading experience for your students).

Though curriculum modifications and new standardized tests have resulted in the need to change and adapt instructional practices for many teachers, know that you are not alone in feeling the pressure and stress that accompanies these shifts. The aforementioned resources, then, may make your teaching journey a smoother and more enjoyable one.

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Spring and Summer Professional Development Opportunities for ELA Teachers