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Advanced Word Study: Grade 4 and Beyond (Live Virtual Training)

$175
October 1, 2024: Virtual
This one-day training focuses on teaching advanced word study so students can spell and read multisyllable words in any subject. Beginning in grade four, after students have developed knowledge of letter-sound correspondences and basic decoding skills in the primary grades, they need to learn how to combine those skills with knowledge of syllable patterns, syllable division principles, and morphology (roots, prefixes, suffixes) to read and spell unfamiliar multisyllable words.
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Key Comprehension Routine: Grades 4-12 (Live Virtual Training)

$325
October 2 - 8, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS: October 2 & 8. This virtual professional development presents evidence-based instructional practices for teaching comprehension strategies in any content area. Participants learn how to teach a set of strategies that students can apply to support reading comprehension. When used across multiple grade levels, students benefit from a consistent approach to comprehension instruction as they move from grade to grade and subject to subject.
Comprehension
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Leading Research-Based Writing Instruction with The Writing Rope (Live Virtual Training)

$175
October 8, 2024: Virtual
This one-day professional development is designed for leaders and instructional coaches leading research-based writing instruction across schools and districts.
Writing
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Adolescent Reading Intervention (Live Virtual Training)

$175
October 9, 2024: Virtual
This one-day seminar provides an overview of why some older students have difficulty with reading, and what intervention instruction should look like that meets the individual needs students.
Comprehension
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Keys to Content Writing, Grades 3-12 (Live Virtual Training)

$325
October 10 - 17, 2024: Virtual
Two FULL Days: October 10 & 17. This virtual, live professional development focuses on writing instruction across all subjects for students in grades 3-12. Participants learn best practices to address the writing requirements of state writing standards, including frequent writing in all content areas.
Writing
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Understanding Dyslexia (Live Virtual Training)

$175
October 15, 2024: Virtual
Would you like to better understand dyslexia and how it affects your students’ reading ability? This one-day seminar is just what you need!
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Keys to Early Writing (Live Virtual Training)

$325
October 16 - 24, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS: October 16 & 24. This two-day virtual, live professional development focuses on writing instruction for students in grades K-2. Participants learn developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices for teaching beginning writing skills to young students.
Writing
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Keys to Adolescent Literacy (Live Virtual Training)

$175
October 22, 2024: Virtual
This one-day workshop offers an overview of adolescent literacy for students in grades 5-12 in all subjects. It builds the background knowledge of middle and high school teachers about how students learn to read, best practices for teaching content reading and writing skills, and why some older students have difficulty.
Comprehension
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The Key Vocabulary Routine (Live Virtual Training)

$325
November 5 - 12, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS: November 5 & 12. This two-day professional development presents research-based instructional practices for teaching vocabulary throughout the school day. Participants learn how to teach academic vocabulary using existing content reading instructional materials. When used across multiple grade levels, students benefit from a consistent approach.
Vocabulary
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Keys to Early Writing Peer Coach Training (Live Virtual Training)

$425
November 7 - December 10, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS. November 7 & December 10. Advanced training for building or district level individuals to become a peer implementation coach/facilitator for Keys to Early Writing.  The training includes a deep review of the program and coaching skills.
Peer Coaching, Writing
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The Key Comprehension Routine Peer Coach Training (Live Virtual Training)

$425
November 12 - December 10, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS. November 12 & December 10. Advanced training for building or district level individuals to become a peer implementation coach/facilitator for the The Key Comprehension Routine. The training includes a deep review of the routine and coaching skills. Prior attendance at a Key Comprehension 4-12 or Key Comprehension K-3 initial training is a prerequisite for Peer Coach Training.
Comprehension, Peer Coaching
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Keys to Content Writing Peer Coach Training (Live Virtual Training)

$425
November 13 - December 10, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS. November 13 & December 10. Advanced training for building or district level individuals to become a peer implementation coach/facilitator for Keys to Content Writing.  The training includes a deep review of the program and coaching skills.
Peer Coaching, Writing
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First Annual Write Now Conference

$49
November 15, 2024: Virtual
Since 2007, Keys to Literacy has provided high-quality, engaging, professional development that is aligned to evidence-based literacy instruction. This conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners in the field of writing to share practical instructional strategies for teaching writing in grades K-12.
KTL Conference, Writing
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The Key Vocabulary Routine Peer Coach Training (Live Virtual Training)

$425
November 19 - December 10, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS. November 19 & December 10. Advanced training for building or district level individuals to become a peer implementation coach/facilitator for the The Key Vocabulary Routine. The training includes a deep review of the routine and coaching skills. Prior attendance at a Key Vocabulary initial training is a prerequisite for Peer Coach Training.
Peer Coaching, Vocabulary
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Keys to Early Writing Train-the-Facilitator (Live Virtual Training)

$750
November 20 - 21, 2024: Virtual
2 FULL DAYS. November 20-21. Learn to be a facilitator for The Keys to Early Writing online course. If your school or district is interested in using in-house facilitators to offer a facilitated-online professional development course for writing strategy instruction, this Train-the-Facilitator is for you!
Train-the-Facilitator, Writing
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Keys to Beginning Reading Hybrid-Online, Facilitated Course

$725
January 13 - May 12, 2025: Virtual
Would you like to learn evidence-based instructional practices for teaching foundational reading skills that are aligned with the science of reading? The professional development modules in this course are just what you need! Join a virtual community of practice with other educators to learn practical instructional suggestions to support your students while you work through the asynchronous online course.
Comprehension, Phonics, Vocabulary
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Keys to Beginning Reading Higher Education Certified Faculty Training (Live Virtual Training)

$1050
February 19 - March 5, 2025: Virtual
THREE FULL DAYS. February 19, 26 & March 5. Become a Certified Faculty of the Keys to Beginning Reading online course!  Is your college or university faculty interested in embedding the IDA Accredited Keys to Beginning Reading course within their foundational literacy courses or supporting other faculty in enhancing their background knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices aligned with the Science of Reading? If the answer is yes, this Certified Faculty Training is for you!
Comprehension, Higher Education, Phonics, Vocabulary
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Keys to Beginning Reading, Train-the-Facilitator (Live Virtual Training)

$1050
February 20 - March 6, 2025: Virtual
THREE FULL DAYS. February 20, 27 & March 6. Learn to be a facilitator for the hybrid-online facilitated course! Is your school or district interested in using in-house staff to provide facilitated online professional development for Keys to Beginning Reading? If the answer is yes, this Train-the-Facilitator might be right for you!
Comprehension, Phonics, Train-the-Facilitator, Vocabulary
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Events Sponsored by Other Organizations

Keys to Literacy staff members will present at the following events:

Rhode Island Science of Reading Conference

September 14, 2024: West Warwick, RI

Drexel University, SOR Day: Literacy is Social Justice

September 26, 2024: Philadelphia, PA

GA Association of Curriculum & Instructional Supervisors

September 26 - 27, 2024: Athens, GA

Literacy Equity for Every Student: Building Bridges to Brighter Futures

September 27, 2024: Virtual
Lisa Klein will be presenting "Keys to Early Writing: The Writing Rope."

California Reading Association 57th Annual Conference

October 4 - 5, 2024: Virtual
Joan Sedita will be presenting "The Writing Rope: A Framework for Evidence-Based Writing Instruction".

The Reading League National Conference

October 15 - 17, 2024: Charlotte, NC

NJ IDA Conference

October 19, 2024: Virtual
Joan Sedita will present on "The Writing Rope," focusing on integrating reading and writing. Michelle Zampell will discuss comprehension strategies for content reading and effective vocabulary instruction.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) National Conference

October 24 - 26, 2024: Dallas, TX
Joan Sedita will be leading three sessions on integrating reading and writing instruction, effective intervention practices for adolescent literacy, and the importance of executive function and metacognition for literacy and life skills.

TED-CEC Conference

November 5 - 8, 2024: Pittsburgh, PA
Kelly Ballard will present on the topic of "Keys to Literacy & Teacher Education Programs: Strategic Partnerships Built on Collaboration." The presentation will focus on the importance of collaboration between literacy programs and teacher education programs.

National ESEA, 2025 National ESEA Conference

February 19 - 21, 2025: Austin, TX

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