Penn Literacy Network

Credit-Bearing Seminars:
These are Pre-K-12 graduate-level, continuing education courses that are taught on site.

PLN Workshops (Non-Credit Bearing):
Full day workshops
Half day workshops

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PLN Mentoring Program:
Educators (teachers, specialists, and administrators) work with a PLN mentor throughout the year to implement practical research-based approaches. Mentoring occurs in conjunction with PLN seminars. The focus is on providing in-school support through observation, discussion, and feedback...more>

PLN Leadership Mentors Programs:
Penn Literacy Network Leadership Mentors meet with PreK-12 administrators to discuss, problem-solve, and/or design implementation supports of PLN best practice. These visits include one-on one sessions between PLN leadership mentors and administrators and/or small group administrator workshops to nurture the implementation of successful learning/literacy practices in their school(s). Leadership workshops & mentoring sessions extend the understanding and implementation of PLN frameworks for those who are participating in PLN workshops and courses.

The PLN Family Literacy and Numeracy Program:
The PLN Family Literacy and Numeracy Program includes interactive workshops conducted by veteran PLN facilitators. The literacy program is effective for parents with children ages 4-10 and it works particularly well for ELL and Special Needs students up to age 12. The numeracy program is effective for parents with children ages 5-7 and up to age 8 for ELL and Special Needs students. These literacy and numeracy activities can help prepare students for successful classroom learning...more>

Costs: Please contact the PLN Executive Director at 215-898-1984 or by email botel@gse.upenn.edu for program particulars and program costs.