Champions of Literacy
ESC-20 welcomes Champions of Literacy
Beginning in the 2017-2018 school year, ESC-20 began the Champions of Literacy series where we welcome renowned authors to the service center for a day of learning. Participants join these authors for a full day of professional development and will receive a copy of their book with the cost of registration.​
2018-2019 Champions of Literacy Sessions
February 28, 2019 Kelly Gallagher
Teaching Practices That Position Students Closer to Reading and Writing Excellence
This workshop will focus on the key components essential to building young readers and writers: volume, modeling, choice, and conferring. Kelly will share numerous strategies proven to elevate student reading and writing.
Past Sessions
October 11, 2018 Donalyn Miller
Reading in the Wild
Creating an Engaging Reading Culture
Imagine a classroom where students read 40 books a year, improve their reading ability, and develop a love for books and reading that lasts long after the school year ends. IOn October 11, Donalyn Miller shared the classroom conditions and instructional practices that inspire and motivate students K-12 to read and the traditional practices that may inhibit students’ reading.