Content Vocabulary Instruction: Video Resource

A free webinar video of Joan Sedita presenting professional development about content vocabulary instruction is now available. It includes a teacher study guide and knowledge quiz. The video is approximately 90 minutes and can be used as an in-house professional development workshop with teachers of grades 4-12.....
Brad Neuenhaus | July 14, 2015 | 2 Comments
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Early Literacy

The recent spotlight on early literacy (birth – age 9) skills development shines bright, and rightly so. There is a vast amount of research that proves the critical nature of early literacy skills development and its relationship to long-term academic and life success. In addition, there are many research based proven practices that are effective at developing early foundational literacy skills. In a nutshell, we understand the stakes, challenges and opportunities of early literacy and also understand the practices that effectively build early literacy skills. As educators, it is beneficial, if not imperative to have solid understanding of the importance of early literacy and its connections to school and life success....
Brad Neuenhaus | February 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
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Lessons Learned About Blended Online PD

Are you considering the benefits of a blended online professional development (PD) model? Should your school offer a hybrid combination of face-to-face and online training? Many schools are deciding that, in addition to cost benefits and flexibility, blended PD can be an effective way to improve teachers’ instructional practice. For many educators, blended online PD is new, so careful planning and communication with teachers is essential for an effective experience with this model of PD.

Keys to Literacy began developing online PD courses in 2009. Since then, nearly 3,000 teachers across 54 districts have participated in blended online PD for our comprehension and vocabulary training. Through this experience, I have learned a great deal about what it takes to implement hybrid training......
Brad Neuenhaus | November 12, 2014 | 0 Comments
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ACCESSING KEYS TO LITERACY PD DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and the impact on our employees and the schools where we provide professional development.

During this time period when onsite, face-to-face training and coaching is not possible, we offer multiple options for accessing our literacy PD content and instructional practices.

If you are a current or new partner, explore our website or contact us to learn more about:

info@keystoliteracy.com
978-948-8511