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Strong literacy outcomes don’t happen by chance – they're built by design. Join us to examine six essential elements that will grow your school team’s capacity for continuous professional and student growth.

Register for our complimentary webinar today! bit.ly/Webinar-Lite...

#literacystystems
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Missed last night’s powerful session with Heidi Ann Mesmer? We’ve got you covered—here are a few key insights from the conversation.

And there’s still time to join us! Register today for the 3 upcoming sessions in our Reaching All Learners Speaker Series. bit.ly/RAL-2026

#RAL26 #SpeakerSeries
January 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Join Edmund Adjapong as he shows how hip-hop can honor students’ identities, sharpen critical thinking, and turn classrooms into spaces of voice and engagement.

Click the link to read Edmund's blog: bit.ly/RAL-blog-edm...

#RAL26 #speakerseries #literacy @heinemannpub.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
AI can support teaching—but only when it’s prompted effectively.

Explore how well-designed prompts turn AI into a tool for thoughtful instructional decision-making.

Click the link to register today: bit.ly/SP26-Power-o...

#AI #AIprompts #literacy #studentlearning #literacyteaching
January 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Start the year with fresh ideas to reach every learner. Our speaker series starts January 13 at 7pm with Heidi Anne Mesmer on word recognition. We hope to see you there.

Register today! bit.ly/RAL-2026

#RAL26 #SpeakerSeries #Education #LiteracyMatters
January 7, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Literacy outcomes matter! Learn how to lead with vision, support effective teaching, and build a culture of continuous learning at our 4-day institute.

Click to register today: bit.ly/SP26-LFL

#literacycoaching #principals #schooladministrators #literacy #schoolleaders
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Bring customized, research-based professional learning to your school.

Click to learn more and contact us for a complimentary consultation and planning session: bit.ly/Customized-PD

#literacycoaching #literacyteaching #professionaldevelopment
December 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This holiday season, expand your classroom library with stories that reflect many traditions. Nikki Drury recommends five wonderful books to bring joy and celebration to your classroom. Read more here: bit.ly/4ahKSJ7 #reading #lovetoread #diversereads #childrensbooks #holidays
December 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Apply literacy learning in an engaging and highly supportive context.

Join our 1-day workshop: bit.ly/SP26-Shared-...

#literacyteachers #Literacy #Fluency #SharedReading
December 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Start the new year with fresh inspiration to make a difference for every child, every day.

Register for our Reaching All Learners Speaker Series today! bit.ly/RAL-2026

#RAL26 #SpeakerSeries #Education #literacy
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Level up your career in 2026! Invest in your professional growth by taking one of our 8-week, #online #graduate level courses.

Check out our PD page for information on our upcoming Spring Term 1 courses that start January 26th: centerliteracyteaching.lesley.edu/professional...

#EducationPD
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Our Reaching All Learners Speaker Series is designed to equip you with the tools to make the most of your students’ potential.

Click here to read our latest blog from Wendy Vaulton to learn more about our upcoming speaker series! bit.ly/RAL-2026-Blog

#RAL26 #speakerseries #literacy #education
December 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Celebrate diversity. Spark engagement. Get the tools you need to ensure every student succeeds.

Registration is now OPEN for Reaching All Learners 2026. Join us to experience four unique perspectives for one low price. Don’t miss it! Click the link in our bio to register. bit.ly/RAL-2026
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Responsive. Evidence-based. Impactful. This 3-day institute will give you tools to analyze student learning, plan purposeful lessons, & foster literacy success in students who need additional support with reading & writing. Register! bit.ly/SP26-LLI-3day #literacy #intervention #professionallearning
November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Learn how to use the new BAS 2.0 system to pinpoint student strengths & needs as readers, including oral reading behaviors, fluency, comprehension, writing about reading, & phonological awareness & early phonics skills.

Register Today
System 1 bit.ly/SP26-BAS-Sys...
System 2 bit.ly/SP26-BAS-Sys...
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Deepen your professional knowledge by registering for one of our #onlinecourses or commit to advancing your career through enrolling in either of our certificate programs.

Certificate programs:
bit.ly/graduate-cer...

Spring 8-week courses: centerliteracyteaching.lesley.edu/professional...
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
LLI is a powerful tool—and we’ll help you use it well. Build skills in vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing through responsive, targeted teaching.

Click to learn more about our 3-day LLI workshop and register today! bit.ly/SP26-LLI-3day

#literacy #intervention #educationpd
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
When is the right time for students to make the move from their writers’ notebook to draft paper?

Read our blog from Nikki Drury for tips on how to help your students make purposeful choices early in the writing process. bit.ly/Blog-Writers...

#writinginstruction #writersnotebook #draftwriting
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Inspiring ideas. Practical strategies. Impactful teaching.

The Reaching All Learners Speaker Series is back—exploring how culturally relevant teaching supports literacy for every child.

📅 Registration opens soon!

#culturallyrelevantteaching #professionallearning #EducationPD
November 6, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Engaging. Effective. Purposeful. Sharpen your teaching of foundational skills and fluency through shared reading. Register today: bit.ly/fluency-fa25
#LiteracyTeachers #Literacy #Fluency #SharedReading
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular read! These frighteningly good books for Grades K–5 will make all your young readers running to the boo-kshelf. 👻📚
#NationalBookMonth #Reading #LiteracyTeaching #HappyHalloween
Thank you to our downstairs neighbors at @portersqbooks.bsky.social for fun recommendations!
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Foster critical thinking—help students go beyond words for deeper comprehension!

Click the link to join our two-day workshop: bit.ly/FA25-Deep-Co...

#complextexts #readingindependence #reading
October 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Happy National Book Month! 📚✨ Let’s celebrate reading in your classroom throughout the year with fun ways to engage every student. How are you inspiring young readers in your classroom? 🍎✨

#NationalBookMonth #Reading #LiteracyTeaching
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Responsive. Evidence-based. Impactful.

This 3-day LLI institute will give you the tools to analyze student learning, plan purposeful lessons, and foster #literacy success in students who need additional support with reading and writing.

Register today! bit.ly/SP26-LLI-3day
October 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
❤️Happy #NationalBookMonth! 📚At the Center, our mission is simple: every child deserves to grow up literate. We’re celebrating the stories that spark curiosity, inspire learning, & open new worlds for young readers. Share the joy of #reading with your family & friends! ✨ #LiteracyTeaching
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM