CESA 6 Impactful Early Literacy Practices Leadership Institute:
Two-day Science-aligned Reading Training for Leaders
ACT 20 Approved!

Leadership matters to move beyond checking the boxes to a solid commitment to improving literacy practices for better student outcomes.
Lead your building or district from simply complying with Act 20 requirements to a strong commitment to changes in classroom instructional practices in literacy. Partner with CESA 6 Literacy to explore the impact for district and school leaders. We will help you build capacity in your system so that teachers and leaders are supported throughout the journey toward improved literacy instruction. Agnostic of the science of reading training platform your school or district utilized, CESA 6 Literacy will strengthen the learning and turn it into successful practice shifts in the classroom.

GOALS

• Two (2) day “add on” training for leaders who are participating in a teacher/leader asynchronous Science of Reading training, to meet the 6-day leader training requirement in Act 20
• Build internal expertise and internal capacity for continuous literacy improvement
• Understand knowledge-building curriculum and structured literacy
• Explore the change process and change management
• Reflect upon current practices related to instructional frameworks and instructional routines
• Learn leadership strategies that ground the strategic planning process to support literacy improvement
• Understand how to identify “practice changes,” set goals, and identify critical first-action steps
• Explore and practice instructional routines and how to support growth in the classroom
• Practice and apply the learning content


WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

• Directors of Curriculum & Instruction
• Directors of Special Education
• Principals
• Instructional Coaches
• Literacy Coaches
• Reading Specialists

DATES & TIMES

• Monday, July 29, 2024  I  8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 30, 2024  I  8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


LOCATION

• School District of Fort Atkinson (more specific information coming soon)


COST*

• $765 per participant
• *Optional: $35 per participant - bound materials for the Leader Institute
  • Districts may elect to receive the materials electronically to print on their own for each person.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
[email protected]

PAIR THIS 2-DAY LEADER TRAINING WITH: CESA 6 Science-aligned Literacy Practices Implementation Coaching
CLICK HERE for details.

CESA 6 Impactful Early Literacy Practices Leadership Institute:
Two-day Science-aligned Reading Training for Leaders
ACT 20 Approved!

Leadership matters to move beyond checking the boxes to a solid commitment to improving literacy practices for better student outcomes.
Lead your building or district from simply complying with Act 20 requirements to a strong commitment to changes in classroom instructional practices in literacy. Partner with CESA 6 Literacy to explore the impact for district and school leaders. We will help you build capacity in your system so that teachers and leaders are supported throughout the journey toward improved literacy instruction. Agnostic of the science of reading training platform your school or district utilized, CESA 6 Literacy will strengthen the learning and turn it into successful practice shifts in the classroom.

GOALS

• Two (2) day “add on” training for leaders who are participating in a teacher/leader asynchronous Science of Reading training, to meet the 6-day leader training requirement in Act 20
• Build internal expertise and internal capacity for continuous literacy improvement
• Understand knowledge-building curriculum and structured literacy
• Explore the change process and change management
• Reflect upon current practices related to instructional frameworks and instructional routines
• Learn leadership strategies that ground the strategic planning process to support literacy improvement
• Understand how to identify “practice changes,” set goals, and identify critical first-action steps
• Explore and practice instructional routines and how to support growth in the classroom
• Practice and apply the learning content


WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

• Directors of Curriculum & Instruction
• Directors of Special Education
• Principals
• Instructional Coaches
• Literacy Coaches
• Reading Specialists

DATES & TIMES

• Monday, July 29, 2024  I  8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 30, 2024  I  8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


LOCATION

• School District of Fort Atkinson (more specific information coming soon)


COST*

• $765 per participant
• *Optional: $35 per participant - bound materials for the Leader Institute
  • Districts may elect to receive the materials electronically to print on their own for each person.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
[email protected]

PAIR THIS 2-DAY LEADER TRAINING WITH: CESA 6 Science-aligned Literacy Practices Implementation Coaching
CLICK HERE for details.

Deep Dive Series for Grades 3-5:

Reimagining Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading

Classroom teachers in grades 3-5 and Coaches, take a deep dive with us to build the knowledge and tools needed to support differentiated instruction in reading through small group instruction and independent reading practices to increase student achievement.

OBJECTIVES
 

• Grow your knowledge and understanding of small-group differentiated instruction

• Explore shifts in independent reading practices

• Build knowledge and understanding of high-impact student assessment and data practices

• Learn and implement high-leverage instructional strategies 

• Build capacity for practice change in literacy instruction

• Receive support in planning and scheduling small group instruction and independent reading

Through professional learning and the opportunity to network with other teachers as part of a learning community, your CESA 6 Literacy team will provide coordinated support that promotes continuous improvement in literacy instruction in the classroom.

PREREQUISITES
Participant has:

• Attended the CESA 6 Intermediate Literacy Leadership Academy

         OR

• Attended the January 16, 2024 workshop facilitated by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

         OR

• Completed a book study of one or more of the following texts: 

  • Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom (Cunningham, Burkins, and Yates)

  • The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text (Nancy Lewis Hennessy)

  • Teaching Reading: A Playbook for Developing Skilled Readers Through Word Recognition and Language Comprehension (Fisher, Frey, and Lapp)


DETAILS

Dates:

• September 25, 2024
• November 6, 2024
• February 6, 2025

Times:  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost*: $600 per person
* For every three (3) teachers registered from the same school, a free seat for an administrator
* For every three (3) coaches registered from the same district, a free seat for an administrator

Location: CESA 6 Conference Center, 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh

OPTIONAL ADD-ON SERVICES

In-district coaching to support implementation can include any or all of the following options:

• Coaching side-by-side with coaching staff to increase their capacity to support teachers with these new practices

• Coaching teachers along a gradual release continuum in planning and implementing instruction:

  • Planning

  • Analyzing Assessments

  • Implementing Small Groups

• Investigating onsite the current state of differentiated instruction to find out the first steps needed to implement small groups

Contact us for more information.

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
[email protected]

Cancellation Policy:

A registration cancellation must be received at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund to be issued. (Full refunds do not include service fees if payment was made with a credit card. Credit card service fees are non-refundable.)  Registration cancellations received 2-9 business days before an event, a refund will be issued, minus $150 per participant to cover the costs incurred for texts and materials, catering, and presenter fees. No refund will be given for any cancellation received one (1) business day before the event. (If a registrant is not able to attend due to illness or emergency then a substitute may be sent in place of the registrant. No refund will be issued if a replacement is not available to attend the event.)  No refund will be issued if a person is registered, but not in attendance on the day of the event ("no call, no show"). CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.

Note: Cancellation policies are subject to change based on event.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of food items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made at least 5 business days before the event.

Contact Amy Ruppert, CESA 6 Program Assistant with questions: [email protected].

Cancellation Policy:

A registration cancellation must be received at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund to be issued. (Full refunds do not include service fees if payment was made with a credit card. Credit card service fees are non-refundable.)  Registration cancellations received 2-9 business days before an event, a refund will be issued, minus $150 per participant to cover the costs incurred for texts and materials, catering, and presenter fees. No refund will be given for any cancellation received one (1) business day before the event. (If a registrant is not able to attend due to illness or emergency then a substitute may be sent in place of the registrant. No refund will be issued if a replacement is not available to attend the event.)  No refund will be issued if a person is registered, but not in attendance on the day of the event ("no call, no show"). CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.

Note: Cancellation policies are subject to change based on event.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of food items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made at least 5 business days before the event.

Contact Amy Ruppert, CESA 6 Program Assistant with questions: [email protected].

Deep Dive Series for Grades 3-5:

Reimagining Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading

Classroom teachers in grades 3-5 and Coaches, take a deep dive with us to build the knowledge and tools needed to support differentiated instruction in reading through small group instruction and independent reading practices to increase student achievement.

OBJECTIVES
 

• Grow your knowledge and understanding of small-group differentiated instruction

• Explore shifts in independent reading practices

• Build knowledge and understanding of high-impact student assessment and data practices

• Learn and implement high-leverage instructional strategies 

• Build capacity for practice change in literacy instruction

• Receive support in planning and scheduling small group instruction and independent reading

Through professional learning and the opportunity to network with other teachers as part of a learning community, your CESA 6 Literacy team will provide coordinated support that promotes continuous improvement in literacy instruction in the classroom.

PREREQUISITES
Participant has:

• Attended the CESA 6 Intermediate Literacy Leadership Academy

         OR

• Attended the January 16, 2024 workshop facilitated by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

         OR

• Completed a book study of one or more of the following texts: 

  • Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom (Cunningham, Burkins, and Yates)

  • The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text (Nancy Lewis Hennessy)

  • Teaching Reading: A Playbook for Developing Skilled Readers Through Word Recognition and Language Comprehension (Fisher, Frey, and Lapp)


DETAILS

Dates:

• September 25, 2024
• November 6, 2024
• February 6, 2025

Times:  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost*: $600 per person
* For every three (3) teachers registered from the same school, a free seat for an administrator
* For every three (3) coaches registered from the same district, a free seat for an administrator

Location: CESA 6 Conference Center, 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh

OPTIONAL ADD-ON SERVICES

In-district coaching to support implementation can include any or all of the following options:

• Coaching side-by-side with coaching staff to increase their capacity to support teachers with these new practices

• Coaching teachers along a gradual release continuum in planning and implementing instruction:

  • Planning

  • Analyzing Assessments

  • Implementing Small Groups

• Investigating onsite the current state of differentiated instruction to find out the first steps needed to implement small groups

Contact us for more information.

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
[email protected]

Cancellation Policy:

A registration cancellation must be received at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund to be issued. (Full refunds do not include service fees if payment was made with a credit card. Credit card service fees are non-refundable.)  Registration cancellations received 2-9 business days before an event, a refund will be issued, minus $150 per participant to cover the costs incurred for texts and materials, catering, and presenter fees. No refund will be given for any cancellation received one (1) business day before the event. (If a registrant is not able to attend due to illness or emergency then a substitute may be sent in place of the registrant. No refund will be issued if a replacement is not available to attend the event.)  No refund will be issued if a person is registered, but not in attendance on the day of the event ("no call, no show"). CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.

Note: Cancellation policies are subject to change based on event.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of food items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made at least 5 business days before the event.

Contact Amy Ruppert, CESA 6 Program Assistant with questions: [email protected].

Deep Dive Series for Grades 3-5:

Reimagining Small Group Instruction and Independent Reading

Classroom teachers in grades 3-5 and Coaches, take a deep dive with us to build the knowledge and tools needed to support differentiated instruction in reading through small group instruction and independent reading practices to increase student achievement.

OBJECTIVES
 

• Grow your knowledge and understanding of small-group differentiated instruction

• Explore shifts in independent reading practices

• Build knowledge and understanding of high-impact student assessment and data practices

• Learn and implement high-leverage instructional strategies 

• Build capacity for practice change in literacy instruction

• Receive support in planning and scheduling small group instruction and independent reading

Through professional learning and the opportunity to network with other teachers as part of a learning community, your CESA 6 Literacy team will provide coordinated support that promotes continuous improvement in literacy instruction in the classroom.

PREREQUISITES
Participant has:

• Attended the CESA 6 Intermediate Literacy Leadership Academy

         OR

• Attended the January 16, 2024 workshop facilitated by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

         OR

• Completed a book study of one or more of the following texts: 

  • Shifting the Balance 3-5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom (Cunningham, Burkins, and Yates)

  • The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping Students Make Meaning from Text (Nancy Lewis Hennessy)

  • Teaching Reading: A Playbook for Developing Skilled Readers Through Word Recognition and Language Comprehension (Fisher, Frey, and Lapp)


DETAILS

Dates:

• September 25, 2024
• November 6, 2024
• February 6, 2025

Times:  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cost*: $600 per person
* For every three (3) teachers registered from the same school, a free seat for an administrator
* For every three (3) coaches registered from the same district, a free seat for an administrator

Location: CESA 6 Conference Center, 2300 State Road 44, Oshkosh

OPTIONAL ADD-ON SERVICES

In-district coaching to support implementation can include any or all of the following options:

• Coaching side-by-side with coaching staff to increase their capacity to support teachers with these new practices

• Coaching teachers along a gradual release continuum in planning and implementing instruction:

  • Planning

  • Analyzing Assessments

  • Implementing Small Groups

• Investigating onsite the current state of differentiated instruction to find out the first steps needed to implement small groups

Contact us for more information.

QUESTIONS? Contact:

Amy Ruppert, Program Assistant
CESA 6 Literacy
[email protected]

Cancellation Policy:

A registration cancellation must be received at least 10 business days before the event for a full refund to be issued. (Full refunds do not include service fees if payment was made with a credit card. Credit card service fees are non-refundable.)  Registration cancellations received 2-9 business days before an event, a refund will be issued, minus $150 per participant to cover the costs incurred for texts and materials, catering, and presenter fees. No refund will be given for any cancellation received one (1) business day before the event. (If a registrant is not able to attend due to illness or emergency then a substitute may be sent in place of the registrant. No refund will be issued if a replacement is not available to attend the event.)  No refund will be issued if a person is registered, but not in attendance on the day of the event ("no call, no show"). CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.

Note: Cancellation policies are subject to change based on event.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of food items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made at least 5 business days before the event.

Contact Amy Ruppert, CESA 6 Program Assistant with questions: [email protected].