View Seminar: Ellin Keene Presents The Thinking Work of ELA Series (Day 1)

Seminar NameEllin Keene Presents The Thinking Work of ELA Series (Day 1)
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Seminar Short DescIn August 2026, Ellin Oliver Keene, founder of Mosaic Literacy, will facilitate a dynamic professional learning experience for middle and high school science and ELA teachers focused on the literacy demands of New York State updated summative assessments.
ELA (grades 6-12)
Seminar Full DescIn August 2026, Ellin Oliver Keene, founder of Mosaic Literacy, will facilitate a dynamic professional learning experience for middle and high school science and ELA teachers focused on the literacy demands of NYSED updated summative assessments.

Day 1 (6-12 ELA Teachers):
Strengthening students' capacity to read, think, and write across complex texts, including vocabulary development & depth of understanding; supports the "NYSED Literacy Initiative: The Secondary Years"

Day 2 (grades 5-12 Science Teachers):
Supporting students with the reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written response demands

Day 3 (participants from days 1 and 2)
Facilitated time for designing instruction, implementing Ellin Keene's work individually and/or with regional colleagues (Ellin will not be facilitating Day 3)
Workshop Full DescIn August 2026, Ellin Oliver Keene, founder of Mosaic Literacy, will facilitate a dynamic professional learning experience for middle and high school science and ELA teachers focused on the literacy demands of NYSED updated summative assessments.
Day 1 (5-8, and Regents Science Teachers):
Supporting students with the reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written response demands
Day 2 (6-12 ELA Teachers):
Strengthening students' capacity to read, think, and write across complex texts, including vocabulary development & depth of understanding; supports the "NYSED Literacy Initiative: The Secondary Years"
Day 3 (participants from days 1 and 2)
Facilitated time for designing instruction, implementing Ellin Keene's work individually and/or with regional colleagues (Ellin will not be facilitating Day 3)
Seminar Date08/04/2026
Opening Time8:30 am
Closing Time2:30 pm
Last Day To Register08/03/2026      [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ]
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Seminar AudienceDAYS 1 & 3: Grades 6-12 ELA teachers
DAYS 2 & 3: Grades 5-12 Science teachers
DAYS 1, 2, & 3: Administrators, Curriculum Directors/Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, and Special Education Teachers connected to grades 5-12, specifically science and ELA
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Seminar ObjectivesParticipants will learn high-yield instructional strategies to support students with the following:
Reading Comprehension
Reading Stamina
Tier Two and Domain-Specific Vocabulary (development and depth of understanding)
Written Response demands (demonstrating comprehension and synthesizing complex texts, visuals, and data)
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Assessment of Learning-small and whole group discussions
-Q & A
-instructional planning
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SiteJamestown Community College
LocationMagnano Reception Room
Site StatusRegional
Day Number1 of 3
Duration6 Hours
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WorkshopEllin Keene Presents The Thinking Work of Science and ELA Series
Day Number1
Total Workshop Days3
Starting Registration8:00 am
Credit Hours5.50 Per Day
CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Provider529 - Professional Development
Category529 - Professional Development
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Added ByLaurie Sledge
Seminar Id11297

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Learning Standards

  • 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
  • 3 Instructional Practice
  • 5 Assessment for Learning