Ready to take your word study instruction to the next level? This session invites you to take a deeper dive into the what, why, and how of effective word study in upper elementary classrooms utilizing our district-adopted Resource - Benchmark Education Word Study Workshop. Explore fresh strategies, engaging routines, and practical tools that will help your students build stronger word knowledge and become more confident, fluent readers and writers. Whether you're refining your current approach or just getting started, this session will offer the insights and inspiration you need to make word study a dynamic and impactful part of your literacy block.
Session Cap: 25 people Join us for an energizing session designed to reinvigorate your approach to phonics instruction while exploring the powerful role of decodable texts in supporting early readers. Whether you're looking to refine your instruction or explore new tools to support your students, this session will provide you with fresh ideas and actionable takeaways to elevate your phonics teaching utilizing our district-adopted resource Benchmark Phonics.
***Only Offered During the 1:00-2:00pm timeslot!*** Session Cap: 25 people Join us for the 3rd RLA Curriculum Think Tank session at this year’s SLC! This collaborative workshop is designed to bring together educators for an engaging, hands-on experience focused on refining and enhancing classroom practices. Work alongside your peers to brainstorm and develop practical tools, including a student-friendly ECR (Extended Constructed Response) checklist, and explore innovative small group activities centered around word study. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas or eager to share your expertise, this session offers a valuable space to connect, create, and grow together.
