Historical fiction is a genre that has engaged readers for decades. It offers possible cross-curricular work as well as ripe classroom discussion. This completely asynchronous online course will look at some outstanding historical fiction, spanning grade levels, and analyze how they have aged over time and if they are still must-teach books…

Explore Louisa Cook Moats’ Speech to Print in this 15-hour asynchronous course designed to help K–12 educators understand how language works and how it supports effective structured literacy instruction. Through practical activities, case studies, and student work analysis, participants will deepen their understanding of phonology, morphology, syntax, and meaning—and gain strategies to support diverse learners…

Explore the patterns behind 98% of English words in this 15-hour asynchronous course based on Denise Eide’s Uncovering the Logic of English. Participants will discover the reasoning behind common spelling patterns and gain practical insights for strengthening literacy instruction…

Explore practical strategies from A Year for the Books by Katie Walther and Maria Walther for embedding literacy across content areas while creating student-centered reading communities that foster a lasting love of reading. Through asynchronous discussion, reflection, and collaboration, participants will connect the book’s strategies to their own instruction, identify areas for growth, and develop approaches they can immediately implement in their classrooms…

In this book study, participants will explore practical, evidence-based strategies for translating universal screening and diagnostic assessment results into effective Tier 1 instruction and targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. Through reading, collaborative discussions, and reflective activities, educators will deepen their understanding of how to align assessment data with instructional practices that address students' specific literacy needs. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies to improve literacy outcomes across diverse classroom settings…

In this book study of The Teaching Strategy Handbook: 200+ Solutions for Common Classroom Challenges, participants will examine more than 200 research-backed, classroom-tested strategies designed to address the everyday realities of teaching. Through reading, reflection, and collaborative discussion, you will discover practical approaches for increasing student engagement, addressing learning gaps, supporting diverse learners, strengthening family partnerships, rethinking assessment practices, and preventing teacher burnout…