Come join fellow local ELAR curriculum supervisors and leaders across the DFW area to learn and share instructional strategies as well as practices to plan for district educator support.

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In the early years of a child's life, play is the vehicle through which they explore, learn, and develop essential skills. Learning centers are central to this process, offering diverse hands-on experiences that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Join us on an adventure exploring learning possibilities in centers with our Little Steps, Big Adventures series. This session focuses on the ABC / Word Work Center. During this session, we will explore an idea for a management system, feature literacy and language, emphasize inclusion, and plan for ideas to improve our featured center.

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This session focuses on the implementation of small group instruction in English Language Arts and Reading classrooms. Participants will learn how to structure and organize small group rotations to maximize student learning, differentiate instruction, and target specific literacy skills such as phonics, fluency, and comprehension. We will explore effective grouping strategies based on assessment data, and attendees will gain practical strategies for managing classroom centers and ensuring accountability during independent work time.

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This session is designed for elementary teachers, focusing on best practices in writing instruction across various levels. Participants will learn how the perception of writing impacts instruction, explore how using mentor texts drives writing instruction, analyze the purpose and success of rubrics and checklists, and learn how to effectively plan targeted writing instruction. During this session we will unpack the writing process TEKS for Elementary ELAR and explore the various genre characteristics and authors' craft moves, allowing participants to experience the writing process firsthand. This hands-on approach aims to deepen their understanding of the effective implementation of writing instruction.

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Are your classroom practices aligned with the Science of Writing? Join us for this workshop to unlock the Science and Art of Writing in the biliteracy classroom. You will leave the workshop with practical, efficient strategies, evidence-based practices, and routines to use in the Spanish literacy block, including the connection between literacy and writing, writing in the content areas, and explicit instruction. This workshop is appropriate for K-3 bilingual teachers and instructional leaders.

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In the early years of a child's life, play is the vehicle through which they explore, learn, and develop essential skills. Learning centers are central to this process, offering diverse hands-on experiences that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Join us on an adventure exploring learning possibilities in centers with our Little Steps, Big Adventures series. This session focuses on the STEM Center. During this session, we will explore an idea for a management system, feature literacy and language, emphasize inclusion, and plan for ideas to improve our featured center.

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This session is tailored for elementary teachers and focuses on practical strategies to inspire a lifelong love of reading in students. Centered on the joy and empowerment that literacy brings, educators will discover how to create dynamic, student-centered environments that foster curiosity and engagement. Participants will explore ways to make reading relevant and enjoyable by incorporating diverse, relatable texts and promoting positive reading habits. The session provides actionable techniques to build students' foundational literacy skills while nurturing their intrinsic motivation to read for enjoyment and personal growth. Perfect for educators aiming to ignite a passion for reading in every child!

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Research-Based Instructional Strategies represent the most significant changes needed to bridge the gap between research and practice. Covering the topics of Foundational Skills, Text Complexity, Knowledge Coherence, and Text-Based Responses, this session will equip instructional leaders with strategies to support teachers in implementing these approaches effectively, ensuring that impactful shifts are sustained and supported at the classroom level. This session will not provide a TEA RBIS certification but is designed to support instructional leaders supporting teachers implementing research-based instructional practices.

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In the early years of a child's life, play is the vehicle through which they explore, learn, and develop essential skills. Learning centers are central to this process, offering diverse hands-on experiences that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Join us on an adventure exploring learning possibilities in centers with our Little Steps, Big Adventures series. This session focuses on the Art and Creativity Center. During this session, we will explore an idea for a management system, feature literacy and language, emphasize inclusion, and plan for ideas to improve our featured center.

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This workshop will provide actionable strategies for using writing conferences and portfolios to enhance student writing skills. Participants will explore effective techniques for conducting personalized writing conferences that offer meaningful feedback and promote student growth. Additionally, the session will cover the implementation and management of writing portfolios as a tool for tracking progress, encouraging self-reflection, and celebrating student achievements. Through interactive activities and collaborative discussions, teachers will gain practical insights and tools to foster a supportive and engaging writing environment for their students.

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This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate and utilize the ELAR TEKS in your teaching practice. Our goal is to empower you in deconstructing the ELAR TEKS and comprehending their interconnected nature. Throughout the course, you'll gain insights into the significance of vertical alignment by examining student expectations across different grade levels and how they change year to year. To enhance your instructional planning, we provide guidance on unpacking the ELAR standards and creating Know-Show charts. Please make sure to bring a technology device. Resources and artifacts for the session will be digital.

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In the early years of a child's life, play is the vehicle through which they explore, learn, and develop essential skills. Learning centers are central to this process, offering diverse hands-on experiences that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Join us on an adventure exploring learning possibilities in centers with our Little Steps, Big Adventures series. This session focuses on the Toys and Games Center. During this session, we will explore an idea for a management system, feature literacy and language, emphasize inclusion, and plan for ideas to improve our featured center.

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The TRI (Texas Reading Initiative) K-5 Unlocking the Power of Literacy Conference will provide educators with evidence-based strategies grounded in the science of teaching reading. Attendees will benefit from dynamic keynote speakers and engaging sessions covering key topics like phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, writing, and nurturing a love for reading. The conference will offer practical insights to elevate literacy instruction and boost student achievement. Educators supporting K-5 literacy are encouraged to attend this session.

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