Essential Practices
for Disciplinary Literacy in the Secondary Classroom
Disciplinary Literacy Task Force 2021 Professional Learning Offerings
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Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders
If we have learned anything about learning this school year, it is that getting (and keeping) kids engaged is our biggest hurdle. As a secondary administrator, how can you support your teachers in moving toward more inherently motivating, academically rigorous learning experiences? The Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA), General Education Leadership Network (GELN) and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) are proud to announce a learning series built for secondary administrators looking to increase student motivation and engagement, as well as literacy skills, across all content areas. This brand new institute has been designed with today's unique realities in mind--changed schedules, blended learning, potential interruptions to learning, and increased use of technology. With three options to choose from, every secondary administrator can select an option that best fits their busy schedule. We can't wait to learn with you!
Click HERE to find out more and register.
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Digging In...To Disciplinary Literacy with ReLeah Lent
The series begins in February 2021, so don't wait to register!
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Disciplinary Literacy Introductory Institute
Looking to start the journey toward implementing disciplinary literacy?
Save the Date: The Disciplinary Literacy Task Force is excited to offer another Introductory Institute on August 5, 2021 from 8:30 to 12:00pm via Zoom. Registration link and additional information coming soon!
Note: Participants who will be participating in the Disciplinary Literacy Deeper Dive Institute are strongly encouraged to attend the Introductory Institute prior to attending the Deeper Dive series.
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Disciplinary Literacy Deeper Dive Institute
Mark Your Calendars!
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Friday, August 13, 2021
All synchronous learning will occur via Zoom from 9:00-11:00am
Participants are expected to attend all synchronous learning sessions and engage in approximately two hours of asynchronous learning in between each session.
Registration information and link coming soon!
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Spotlight on Darin Stockdill!
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Updates and Resources
Task Force Happenings
Currently, Task Force members have been engaged in the revision and creation of our supporting documents: the Essential Practices for Disciplinary Literacy Instruction in the Secondary Classroom: Grades 6 to 12 and the Essential School-Wide and Center-Wide Practices for Disciplinary Literacy (currently in draft form).
Our ongoing work includes planning for, creating and implementing professional learning for secondary educators and using our newsletter, blog, Twitter handle, and other publications to broaden awareness about this initiative and its benefits to our secondary students.
We look forward to increased opportunities to work with you!