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Seminars
PreK–12, graduate-level, continuing education
seminars are taught on site. Unless otherwise noted,
all seminars are offered for all grade levels and can
be adapted to a variety of district needs.
Participants learn together through active, hands-on
literacy experiences that model the
concepts and strategies
to be applied in their classrooms and schools. These
practical activities are blended with discussions of
current research-based literacy concepts as presented
in many state language arts frameworks. In collaboration,
participants investigate, deepen, and apply the PLN
Frameworks of the Critical Literacy Experiences and the
Lenses of Learning developed by Dr. Morton Botel of
the University of Pennsylvania. PLN participants are
encouraged to try out and adapt strategies modeled in
class, and have the opportunity to reflect on this implementation
with colleagues and
facilitators during in-class discussions
and through journaling. They also complete a final project:
a self-produced curriculum plan ready to be put into
action.
Non-Credit Seminars
PreK–12 continuing education workshops are typically
offered for an average of five days and are taught on
site. (One to two-day workshops are also available.)
The workshop series can be adapted for content focus
and grade level based on the needs of particular districts.
Additionally, PLN offers a Parent and Tutor Workshop
for Early Readers for fostering
early literacy development
in home and school settings.
Mentoring
Educators (teachers, specialists, and administrators)
work with a 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.
Whole-School Reform
PLN assists whole-school reform efforts through specific
work with school leaders, mentors, and curriculum planning
teams. The focus is on supporting teacher implementation
of PLN frameworks, setting and maintaining school-wide
goals, and aligning administrative and coaching efforts
in support of school change. PLN programs for whole-school
reform are developed with district/school input and
tailored to their specific needs.
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Seminars
Elementary, Middle, and
Secondary Seminars
Math Seminars
Whole School Reform
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