View Seminar: The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of American's Broken Education- Book Study 2 of 4

Seminar NameThe Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of American's Broken Education- Book Study 2 of 4
Seminar Short DescParticipants will dive into The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of American's Broken Education-- and How to Fix It by Natalie Wexler. They will look at innovative educators whose students are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge that will enable them to succeed.
Seminar Full DescParticipants will dive into The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of American's Broken Education-- and How to Fix It by Natalie Wexler. They will look at innovative educators whose students are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge that will enable them to succeed. Participants will participate in virtual discussions and written response as they reflect on current practices and expand their knowledge in regards to reading instruction and student need.
Seminar Date06/10/2021
Opening Time8:30 am
Closing Time10:00 am
Last Day To Register06/09/2021      [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ]
Seminar Topics, Concepts & ResourcesHistorical information in regards to 'The Reading Wars' and Balanced Literacy Approach
Discussion of problems with our current educational system through a historical perspective and current data
The history behind the content-free curriculum
How we can change: creating and delivering content-focused curriculum
Seminar ObjectivesClose reading of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of American's Broken Education-- and How to Fix It by Natalie Wexler
Participation in discussion and written response that examines current practices and introduces ways to enhance current knowledge
Assessment of Learning-Discussion
-Written responses
Online Course TypeZoom
Site StatusOnline
Day Number2 of 2
Duration1.5 Hours
Rolling Online CourseNo
Seminar StatusHeld
WorkshopThe Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of American's Broken Education- Book Study
Day Number2
Total Workshop Days2
Starting Registration8:00 am
Credit Hours1.50 Per Day
CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
Provider529 - Professional Development
Category529 - Professional Development
Added ByLaurie Sledge
Seminar Id5674

CTLE Activities

  • Content
  • Pedagogy

Facilitators

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

First Day of Seminar Series

Learning Standards

  • 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
  • 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
  • 3 Instructional Practice
  • 7 Professional Growth