View Workshop: The Reading Cafe

Workshop NameThe Reading Cafe
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Workshop Short DescThe Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction. This summer's Reading Cafe will include two different novels (TBA) and will be be held at two locations: Ellicottville Central School and Portville Central School. The two novel titles will be released soon: one title for session 1 and one title for session 2.
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School Year2025-2026
Rolling Online CourseNo
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Category529 - Professional Development
SubcategoryCurric: Learning Standards
Provider529 - Professional Development
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Duration4 Hours
LevelSED CODES 1,2,3,4
Total Workshop Days1.0
Credit Hours4.00
Days To Bill1.0
Participants Must Attend All DaysNo
District Always Pays Participant FeeYes
Participant Approval NeededNo
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Workshop Full DescThe Reading Cafe provides middle and high-school ELA teachers an opportunity to discuss contemporary works of fiction. This summer's Reading Cafe will include two different novels (TBA) and will be be held at two locations: Ellicottville Central School and Portville Central School. The two novel titles will be released soon: one title for session 1 and one title for session 2.
**CABOCES does not expect or encourage teachers to teach the Reading Cafe novels. This is an opportunity for teachers to read and discuss the novel through the lens of the NYS NG ELA standards with regional colleagues. Any decision to teach the novel is up to the school district. We always promote open communication between teachers and administration, all district stakeholders, prior to teaching a new work of fiction or non-fiction.
Workshop AudienceMiddle and High-school ELA teachers (grades 7-12 recommended)
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Workshop ObjectivesTeachers will read two different works of fiction; one novel/session.
Teachers will discuss the novel: author's purpose, theme, setting, characterization, powerful passages, parallels to contemporary life, etc.
Teachers will experience professional resources that connect to the novel.
Teachers will consider how the novel supports NYS NG ELA Standards.
Teachers will review CABOCES protocol for introducing teachers to works of fiction and non-fiction. *See Workshop Full Description
Assessment of LearningWhole group discussion of the novel; connecting resources; and authentic connections to NYS NG ELA Standards.
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Workshop Broadcast NotesParticipants do not have to attend both days; they can choose one or both.
Submitted For Approval04/16/2025
Approved04/16/2025
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CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Workshop Id3033
Added ByAnne S Mitchell
BocesCattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
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Entry Date04/15/2025 10:54:03
Last Modified Date04/16/2025 07:30:57

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