ELAR (Grades 3-5)

In this session, participants will explore the framework of connecting reading and writing in the ELAR classroom. They will dive deep into the process of using an argumentative text to examine and analyze genre characteristics and authors' craft from the perspective of both the reader and the writer. 

Participants will leave the session with a plan for integrating reading and writing through argumentative mentor texts. 

Participants will need technology for this session. Register now!

Join us for an engaging deep dive into the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) portion of the STAAR exam with Sharp Pens, Clear Trends: Unlocking the ECR. 

In this session, we’ll explore effective strategies for calibrating writing responses and identifying key trends to enhance scoring accuracy. Participants will practice hands-on calibration techniques, analyze sample responses, and learn how to apply insights from trends analysis to support students' writing growth. 

Whether you’re new to ECR or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide the tools to sharpen your pen and unlock student success! Register today.

This session focuses on the implementation of small group instruction using Bluebonnet Learning K-5 RLA.

Participants will learn how to structure and organize small group rotations to maximize student learning, differentiate instruction, and target specific literacy skills such as phonics, fluency, and comprehension. We will explore effective grouping strategies based on assessment data, and attendees will gain practical strategies for managing classroom centers and ensuring accountability during independent work time.

Teachers and campus leaders who have at least one year of experience with Amplify and will be using Bluebonnet Learning K-5 RLA are encouraged to attend. Register now.

The Texas Reading Initiative K-5 Conference: Unlocking the Power of Literacy provides a space for elementary ELAR educators and leaders to come together to collaborate around literacy and language experiences.

Attendees will benefit from dynamic keynote speakers and engaging sessions covering key topics like phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, writing, and nurturing a love for reading. The conference will offer practical insights to elevate literacy instruction and boost student achievement. 

Educators supporting K-5 literacy are encouraged to attend this session. Get registered!

The Inquiry, Creativity, and Enrichment (ICE) series is designed to provide content-specific instructional strategies to amplify core content for gifted and advanced learners. 

In this GT Update - ICE in the ELAR Classroom course, we will explore what inquiry, creativity, and enrichment can look like in 3rd- through 10th-grade ELAR classrooms. We will examine methods to promote inquiry and creativity in daily lessons, including choice boards, book trailers, and questioning strategies. Register now!