View Seminar: CASLS: Increasing Literacy with Learning A-Z
| Seminar Name | CASLS: Increasing Literacy with Learning A-Z |
|---|---|
| Seminar Brochure | Seminar Brochure |
| External Seminar Brochure | Not set |
| Seminar Short Desc | Learning A-Z offers resources for differentiated instruction and blended learning. Representative Liz Kaplan will provide an overview of Learning A-Z products and share science and social studies resources available at 28 reading levels that can be digitally assigned to students. Learn about printable eBooks for students' home use if technology is not readily available. Teacher guides, assessments, and activities for student engagement are included and tied to NYS standards. |
| Seminar Full Desc | Learning A-Z offers resources for differentiated instruction and blended learning. Representative Liz Kaplan will provide an overview of Learning A-Z products and share science and social studies resources available at 28 reading levels that can be digitally assigned to students. Learn about printable eBooks for students home use if technology is not readily available. Teacher guides, assessments, and activities for student engagement are included and tied to ELA CCLS & the NYS Science Learning Standards.
MORNING SESSION: Overview of all products with an emphasis on the popular Reading A-Z/Raz Plus. AFTERNOON SESSION: Science A-Z featuring interactive science lessons, high-interest books with STEM challenges and assessments, project-based learning packs, Science in the News, investigation packs, Career Files, debates, and science videos. Primary and intermediate grades. |
| Seminar Date | 03/28/2019 |
| Opening Time | 8:30 am |
| Closing Time | 2:30 pm |
| Last Day To Register | 03/27/2019 [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ] |
| Twin Seminar | Not set |
| Seminar Audience | Classroom Teachers PK - 8th Grade, librarians, |
| Seminar Prerequisites | Not set |
| Seminar Topics, Concepts & Resources | Differentiated learning, student achievement, collaboration, learning standards |
| Seminar Broadcast Notes | Thank you for registering for this exciting workshop! Please bring your laptop. |
| Seminar Objectives | 1. Participants will analyze Learning A-Z products and their correlation to differentiated learning and content area standards.
2. Participants will evaluate what, if any, products could easily be implemented into classroom instruction. 3. Participants will investigate collaborative opportunities for a Learning A-Z product. |
| Work Summary | Not set |
| Assessment of Learning | Participants will participate in small group discussion, identify weaknesses in classroom curriculum and student learning, and ask questions to clarify understanding of products. |
| Evaluation Summary Notes | Comments:
-Great resources -Will discuss with building principal and teachers -Very helpful -Love that this program links with iReady Still need: -District decision to purchase -Get access code from tech coordinator since some teachers with access are not using -Information on writing A-Z and Vocab A-Z (extended trial for 3 months) Action plan: -Speak with admin about purchasing -Explore free trials -Use the Reader's Theater to close out the year and tie research lessons together -Explore Science A-Z resources -Promote teachers |
| Needed Changes | Not set |
| Next Steps | Not set |
| Online Course Type | Not set |
| Site | CA BOCES - Olean CTE |
| Location | Training Room C |
| Site Status | Regional |
| Duration | 6 Hours |
| Rolling Online Course | No |
| Moodle Online Course | Not set |
| Seminar Status | Held |
| Workshop | Increasing Literacy with Learning A-Z |
| Starting Registration | 8:00 am |
| Credit Hours | 6.00 |
| 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 | 510 - Library Services |
| Alt Fee Per Participant | Not set |
| Public Notes | Not set |
| Cancelled Date | Not set |
| Added By | Amy Windus |
| Seminar Id | 3246 |
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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
- 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
- 3 Instructional Practice
- 5 Assessment for Learning
- 6 Responsibilities Collaboration