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SUMMARY:Design Like a Pro: Canva for Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Canva is more than a graphic design tool\, it’s a powerful platform for creating literacy-rich learning experiences. Participants will learn how to design visually engaging lesson materials\, vocabulary resources\, anchor charts\, newsletters\, digital presentations\, social media graphics\, student projects\, book trailers\, and classroom displays. This workshop will help educators elevate literacy instruction through purposeful visual communication and creative design. \nLiteracy Connections \n\nVocabulary \nReading Comprehension \nGraphic Organizers \nStudent Presentations \nBook Trailers \nFamily Engagement \nLiteracy Campaigns\n\nA light breakfast will be served for in person training 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/design-like-a-pro-canva-for-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Move It! Literacy Games (K-5)
DESCRIPTION:Who says literacy has to happen sitting at a desk? Move It! Literacy Games demonstrates how movement and active play can transform literacy learning into an engaging\, high-energy experience. Designed for out-of-school time programs\, this workshop introduces interactive games that strengthen vocabulary\, comprehension\, sequencing\, communication\, and critical thinking while keeping students active and engaged.   \nParticipants will explore easy-to-facilitate activities that encourage collaboration\, teamwork\, and joyful learning. Each game is adaptable for different grade levels and can be incorporated into afterschool\, summer\, and community-based programs to make literacy come alive through movement.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person trainings.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/move-it-literacy-games-k-5/
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SUMMARY:Your Classroom Management Style and Principles
DESCRIPTION:A harmonious\, productive classroom starts with reflective facilitators. In this introductory session\, participants will learn how their classroom management style\, attitudes\, and personal triggers impact relationship building with youth and positive classroom environments. \nThis course is best for tutors and youth development staff who are new to classroom management or want a refresher on the basics. It is a companion to “Strategies for Building Harmonious Classrooms” which covers best practices and strategies.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/your-classroom-management-style-and-principles-2/
CATEGORIES:Educator Career Development
LOCATION:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/your-classroom-management-style-and-principles-2/
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Creating Interactive Flipbooks- Making Reading Come Alive old
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to transform traditional literacy activities into engaging digital experiences using interactive flipbooks. Participants will design digital books\, journals\, portfolios\, and family literacy resources that combine text\, images\, videos\, and audio. This session demonstrates how flipbooks can encourage reading\, writing\, creativity\, and student publishing while increasing engagement in literacy learning.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person training
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/from-page/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Creating Interactive Flipbooks- Making Reading Come Alive
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URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/from-page-to-screen-creating-interactive-flipbooks-making-reading-come-alive-1/
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SUMMARY:Building High-Quality Lessons for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Strong programming begins with intentional planning. This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of lesson planning for out-of-school time settings. Educators will learn how to design engaging lessons that balance student choice\, creativity\, youth development\, and meaningful learning outcomes. Participants will explore how to create lesson plans that are organized\, engaging\, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-high-quality-lessons-for-out-of-school-time/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Building Social Emotional Competencies in Youth
DESCRIPTION:Building social emotional learning (SEL) competencies in students is directly linked to positive student outcomes. In this session\, attendees will review the definition of social emotional learning and its associated competencies. Then\, strategies for teaching SEL skills and integrating SEL into activities will be covered. \nThis is an interactive session. Come ready to listen\, learn\, and share. \nThis course is a companion to “Understanding CASEL Social Emotional Learning Competencies” which covers social emotional competencies in detail.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-social-emotional-competencies-in-youth/
CATEGORIES:Educator Career Development
LOCATION:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-social-emotional-competencies-in-youth/
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SUMMARY:Move It! Literacy Games (6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Who says literacy has to happen sitting at a desk? Move It! Literacy Games demonstrates how movement and active play can transform literacy learning into an engaging\, high-energy experience. Designed for out-of-school time programs\, this workshop introduces interactive games that strengthen vocabulary\, comprehension\, sequencing\, communication\, and critical thinking while keeping students active and engaged.   \nParticipants will explore easy-to-facilitate activities that encourage collaboration\, teamwork\, and joyful learning. Each game is adaptable for different grade levels and can be incorporated into afterschool\, summer\, and community-based programs to make literacy come alive through movement.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person trainings. 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/move-it-literacy-games-6-8/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Playing with Sounds - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Making Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Fun  \nBefore students can decode words\, they must hear and manipulate the sounds within the language. This workshop introduces fun\, movement-based activities that strengthen phonological and phonemic awareness through songs\, rhymes\, games\, and oral language activities.  \nParticipants will learn how to make sound awareness engaging without worksheets\, helping students build one of the most important foundations of reading success. 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/playing-with-sounds-virtual-1/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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