Students today must learn an increasingly sophisticated combination of advanced literacy skills and competences. Reading and writing - which are language-based skills - are essential for reaching high levels of academic achievement in our schools. Participants in this workshop will leave with a deep understanding of how they can organize instructional cycles and authentic assessments to ensure access and relevance for linguistically diverse learners. Participants will take a deep dive into NYSED's Advanced Literacy Briefs on Linguistically Diverse Learners while learning how to evaluate curriculum and instruction for presence of the four Hallmarks of Advanced Literacy Instruction - Engaging Texts, Rich Discussion, Frequent Writing and Academic Vocabulary. Participants will leave with a tool designed to assist them as they incorporate the Hallmarks into their own instructional cycles.
Registration/Sign-in: by 8:45 AM
Workshop Fee: Free
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Ann Narcisse at PNW BOCES.