Foster Reading for Enjoyment, Meaning, and Learning In this video-based mini-course, you will learn how to use an informal reading conference as an efficient and effective tool for comprehensive reading assessment. Through conducting a one-on-one reading conference, you will be able to ensure all your students are self-selecting books for enjoyment and deep understanding and are not just moving through texts. Observe how Regie guides students in a diverse classroom to become self-monitoring readers through building on their strengths, strategically teaching what skills and strategies the student needs next to move forward, identifying goals with the student, and raising expectations for quality and quantity of reading.
Transforming Our Teaching Through Reading-Writing Connections, Grades K-1
Access the Power of the Reading-Writing Connection in Your K–1 Literacy Approach In this single-session course, learn how master teacher and best-selling author Regie Routman demonstrates what kindergarten students are capable of as independent readers, writers, and thinkers. Observe on video how Regie uses stories from the children’s lives as a springboard for leading scaffolded conversations to personally engage students and extend their language skills, to model concepts about print and teach skills in context, and to raise literacy expectations. Observe also how it’s possible, as one teacher, to conduct one-on-one roving, writing conferences with every student in the classroom.