Professional Learning

Demystifying ELA Instruction

Demystifying ELA Instruction.pdf

Performance-based Instruction

Do students know what and why they’re learning? Do students have a conceptual understanding of academic language? When designing learning experiences, consider that the objectives must be accessible to students (and observers), tied to the content (what students should know), and provide a higher-order thinking opportunity.

Implementing CommonLit 360

Curriculum Workshop

This summer workshop introduced grade 9-10 teachers to CommonLit's 360 curriculum and gave participants a chance to explore the units for implementation in 23-24.  

Implementing CL 360

Critical Reading Skills

Critical Reading Skills.pdf

Literacy Skills & Strategies

Using close reading strategies, teachers discover ways to engage students in active reading, practice deeper thinking skills, and extend the learning beyond the text.  

Reading to Write

Reading to Write (self-paced session)
Reading to Write ELA Sample
Reading to Write_SI 2020

Intro to Turnitin.com

Turnitin.com

Originality Reports, Peer Review, and so much more...

Explore the YouTube playlist for guides and demonstrations on using this multidimensional tool. The screencasts also include details on integrating Turnitin with Schoology! Also check out the FAQ sheet. 

CAASPP Prep Information

ELA CAASPP Prep