Literacy

We are thrilled to host our annual MS ExTRA Fall Literacy Institute for the 2023-2024 school year!!  This week-long institute will allow literacy educators (those leading book clubs) to develop and sharpen their understanding and instruction of the MS ExTRA literacy model; review and build familiarization on book club expectations for the academic year; demo […]

We are thrilled to host our annual MS ExTRA Winter Literacy Institute. The goals for the two-day institute are to develop a new skill set aligned with the Science of Reading, with a specific focus on enhancing students' experiences within book clubs. This training will take place from February 21st-22nd,2024 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM  and […]

This workshop will introduce a new literacy program; "Lit C.R.E.W." This program will support student learning by offering engaging and personalized instruction through facilitated group sessions and project-based learning focusing on the Science of Reading. We will work with the Literacy Educators to align their teaching to the Science of Reading, implement the curriculum with […]

Join us for the first in-person monthly Literacy Educator Workshop of the year! On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at 11 W 42nd Street, 3rd Floor; Manhattan, NY 10036. This hands-on, interactive workshop will dive deeper into the Lit C.R.E.W. Literacy Program, offering creative strategies and practical tools to enhance your literacy […]

Join us for our in-person monthly Literacy Educator Workshop! On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at 11 W 42nd Street, 3rd Floor; Manhattan, NY 10036.   Unlock the secret to lasting vocabulary mastery with Repeat to Retain! This hands-on, in-person training equips literacy educators with practical techniques to embed repetition into word […]

Join us for our in-person monthly Literacy Educator Workshop! On Wednesday, March 12th, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at 11 W 42nd Street, 3rd Floor; Manhattan, NY 10036.    Empower your students to expand their vocabulary and express themselves with confidence! Write It, Own It is a hands-on, in-person training designed for literacy educators who […]

Join us for our Virtual monthly Literacy Educator Workshop! On Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm via zoom!    Get ready to bring your classroom work to life with The Power of Live Projects! This virtual training focuses on the concept of Live Projects—engaging, real-world learning experiences where students actively contribute to projects […]