View Seminar: Ellin Keene Presents The Thinking Work of Science and ELA Series (Day 3)
| Seminar Name | Ellin Keene Presents The Thinking Work of Science and ELA Series (Day 3) |
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| Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | In 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.
Science (grades 5-8, and Regents) and ELA (grades 6-12) |
| Seminar Full Desc | In 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 Date | 08/06/2026 |
| Opening Time | 8:30 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 08/05/2026 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | DAYS 1 & 3: Grades 5-8 science teachers and Grades 9-12 science teachers
DAYS 2 & 3: Grades 6-12 ELA teachers DAYS 1, 2, & 3: Administrators, Curriculum Directors/Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, and Special Education Teachers connected to grades 5-12, specifically science and ELA |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | Not set |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Not set |
| Seminar Objectives | Participants 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) |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | -small and whole group discussions
-Q & A -instructional planning |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Not set |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | Portville Central School District |
| Location | Portville Middle-High School |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Available |
| Workshop | Ellin Keene Presents The Thinking Work of Science and ELA Series |
| Starting Registration | 8:00 am |
| Credit Hours | 5.50 |
| CTLE Eligible | Yes |
| Social Worker Continuing Ed | No |
| Course Type | Not set |
| Online Course Instructions | Not set |
| Online Course Url | Not set |
| Online Course Pass Code | Not set |
| Provider | 529 - Professional Development |
| Category | 529 - Professional Development |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Laurie Sledge |
| Seminar Id | 11299 |
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Districts That Can Send Participants
- Allegany-Limestone Central School
- Andover Central School
- Belfast Central School
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School
- Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
- Cuba-Rushford Central School
- Ellicottville Central School
- Fillmore Central School
- Franklinville Central School
- Friendship Central School
- Genesee Valley Central School
- Hinsdale Central School
- Olean City Schools
- Pioneer Central School
- Portville Central School
- Randolph Academy
- Randolph Central School
- Salamanca City Schools
- Scio Central School
- Wellsville Central School
- West Valley Central School
- Whitesville Central School
- CA-BOCES Admin
- CA-BOCES CTE
- CA-BOCES ISS
- CA-BOCES IT
- CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
- CA Teacher Center
Learning Standards
- 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 5 Assessment for Learning

