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For struggling readers, longer words pose a significant challenge. Morphology instruction addresses this by building connections between words, supporting spelling, word recognition, comprehension, and vocabulary development at the word, sentence, and passage level. It’s also embedded in most content-area knowledge, making it a valuable tool across subjects. Participants will explore the research behind this approach and leave with […]

This workshop is built around one idea: the teacher as an agent. Before any AI tool goes in front of a student, the educator sits in the designer’s seat, directing the tool and deciding what is worth keeping. This is not a general AI overview. Every segment is a build, and participants bring one real […]

Graphic organizers are powerful tools that help students organize ideas, uncover connections, and tackle complex concepts with confidence. In this workshop, participants learn how to use visual frameworks, such as story maps, vocabulary grids, concept webs, and semantic maps, to make abstract ideas concrete and accessible. Through hands-on activities, discover practical techniques to scaffold instruction, boost […]

Engaging math games can transform K–5 classrooms by building number sense, strengthening problem-solving skills, and fostering mathematical thinking. Educators will explore how to use high‑impact games to reinforce essential concepts across elementary grades. Experience games firsthand and discover how to use playful practice to promote reasoning, fluency, and student discourse. Leave with a toolkit of ready‑to‑use games that make math meaningful, active, and […]

Quick-writes are short responses to structured prompts that can be used in all content-area classes at any point during a learning opportunity. Grounded in the reading-writing connection, this workshop explores […]

Close reading is a powerful instructional approach that helps students engage deeply with complex texts, develop critical thinking skills, and support their ideas with evidence. In this interactive workshop, participants […]