Literacy Refresher Course
Course Description and Dates
This course is designed to help participants grow in their understanding of teaching children in kindergarten- fifth grade to read and write with the goal of helping every child become a successful reader/writer, who is able to use literacy in a variety of purposes. The experience is intended as a support for teachers who are implementing a comprehensive approach to teaching and learning with a literacy framework. The course is specifically designed to
Involve teachers in the dynamic process of observing children’s reading and writing behaviors and using observation to help them plan their teaching based on the needs of the students;
Bring colleagues together to reflect on and analyze their teaching and offer mutual support for learning;
Help participants bring theory and practice together in a way that makes classroom teaching more effective and enjoyable;
Help teachers continue to become more aware of the progress of individual children and groups;
Bring teachers together around a coherent vision and foster mutual commitment to that vision.
Class Dates: (all the classes will be in the Britton Elementary Media Center from 3:45-5:15)
September 22
October 18
November 17
December 15
January 19
February 23
March 16
April 20
Course Options
You can attend all the classes or just the classes that meet your learning needs.
Literacy Refresher Course
Please sign up in PD Express for this course.
Email: nicolette_landon@hboe.org
Website: http://www.hilliardschools.org/elementaryliteracy/
Location: 4105 Britton Parkway, Hilliard