Unlock the full potential of your literacy block by designing and delivering high-impact small group instruction through strategically implemented literacy stations. This engaging and practical session will equip educators with tools, strategies, and systems to effectively differentiate, manage independent learning, and maximize instructional time in K–2 classrooms. Participants will explore how to create purposeful station rotations that support foundational skills, reading comprehension, writing development, and vocabulary growth while ensuring that all learners are challenged and supported. A dedicated portion of this session will focus specifically on aligning small group instruction and literacy stations for the Gifted. During this time, participants will examine how to elevate learning for advanced readers and twice-exceptional (2e) students through intentional differentiation, extension menus, and tiered tasks. Educators will leave with ready-to-use tools that promote depth, complexity, and critical thinking, all while addressing the academic and social-emotional needs of high-ability learners in the general education setting.
This session is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to deliver high-impact small group instruction that meets the diverse literacy needs of students in grades 3–5. Participants will explore how to plan, differentiate, and manage small groups that target comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills while maximizing instructional time and student engagement. A dedicated portion of the session will focus specifically on aligning small group instruction with Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented learners. During this time, educators will explore how to elevate learning for advanced and twice-exceptional (2e) students through tiered tasks, extension menus, and critical thinking routines that align with gifted standards. Participants will leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use tools to support, challenge, and empower all learners—especially those who need acceleration and enrichment in the general education classroom.
***1 Hour of G/T Update Credit*** Session Cap: 45 people We have created a resource bank of extension and enrichment activities for each unit. (Yes...every grade and content area 3-5!) Join us as we explore the resources and then you'll have the opportunity to curate your own extension and enrichment YAAG for next year so you can roll into August with high-level, engaging activities ready to go!
***1 Hour of G/T Update Credit*** Session Cap: 45 people We have created a resource bank of extension and enrichment activities for each unit. (Yes...every grade and content area 3-5!) Join us as we explore the resources and then you'll have the opportunity to curate your own extension and enrichment YAAG for next year so you can roll into August with high-level, engaging activities ready to go!
***1 Hour of G/T Update Credit*** Session Cap: 45 people We have created a resource bank of extension and enrichment activities for each unit. (Yes...every grade and content area 3-5!) Join us as we explore the resources and then you'll have the opportunity to curate your own extension and enrichment YAAG for next year so you can roll into August with high-level, engaging activities ready to go!
