Supporting young readers
Returning in 2022; dates TBD
Returning in 2022; dates TBD
How can you bridge the gaps and address delayed learning opportunities created by COVID, particularly when it comes to reading?
Guided reading — a highly effective approach to engaging and supporting students at all levels — can help you advance the reading levels of learners in your classroom, address reading deficits, and support students who are struggling. In Best Practices for Guided Reading, we'll investigate how this approach can fit within the scope of your instruction, and explore how to implement this practice in an in-person, blended, or virtual classroom. Using reading, writing, and discussion, we'll unpack systems and structures to promote guided reading, consider best practices for implementing a guided reading lesson, and monitor progress toward your goals.
Guided reading — a highly effective approach to engaging and supporting students at all levels — can help you advance the reading levels of learners in your classroom, address reading deficits, and support students who are struggling. In Best Practices for Guided Reading, we'll investigate how this approach can fit within the scope of your instruction, and explore how to implement this practice in an in-person, blended, or virtual classroom. Using reading, writing, and discussion, we'll unpack systems and structures to promote guided reading, consider best practices for implementing a guided reading lesson, and monitor progress toward your goals.
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Best Practices for Guided Reading is a three-week, asynchronous online course. You'll be able to move through this course at your own pace, with no expectation to be online at specific times.
This course is designed to allow for approximately 2 hours of participation per week. While you can interact with each module as often as you'd like, we find that 2 hours per week / 1 module per week works best for participants. Throughout this course, you'll discover how to:
Is this course right for you? Best Practices for Guided Reading welcomes all educators, but is best for K-6 educators & reading specialists who are interested in:
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ. |
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Each module will include the following elements:
Tackling Text SelectionFinding appropriate texts for guided reading can be tough — this module will support you in analyzing texts to inform your decisions around texts for specific guided reading lessons. Putting It Into PracticeWe've identified guided reading and its larger importance, but what does it actually look like in practice? This module will support you in identifying the key components of a guided reading lesson as well as key "Look Fors" when it comes to supporting readers. Mastering MonitoringHow can you know if you're making progress? How will you recognize if you're holding students back? This module will offer you helpful tips and strategies that can be used to monitor the progress of your guided reading groups, as well as individual students. |
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Dr. Cristina Romeo Compton received her doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2016, with a concentration in the teaching of English. She began her career in education as a NYC Teaching Fellow, teaching in a Title 1 school, while completing her Masters in Childhood Education. Cristina serves as the Director of Program Development at CPET, overseeing a wide range of school-based projects and the Student Press Initiative, which supports teachers and students in developing projects that culminate in professionally designed, print-based publications. When working with schools, she focuses on areas of strength and opportunities for growth, in an effort to develop highly customized and targeted professional development plans. In her on-site work, she supports schools with curriculum design, unit planning, project-based learning, and developing literacy strategies that can bolster student achievement across the disciplines. |
Registration
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FAQ
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Do you offer custom or private versions of this course?
Yes! If you're interested in this topic and would like to tailor the course content to meet the needs of your school community, we can create a customized version for you and your team. Only members of your school community (identified by you) will have access to the customized course, and you'll retain access to course materials indefinitely, allowing you to revisit content as needed.
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To explore this option, reach out to us at (212) 678-3161 or cpet@tc.edu to speak with someone from our coaching team. We look forward to hearing from you!
What are CTLE hours, and should I register for them?
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 6 hours for participating in this opportunity. Participation will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this course. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this opportunity?
No, this opportunity is not eligible for an NTN member discount. You are welcome to register & participate in this course after paying the registration fee, or you can visit our PD Opportunities page to see other opportunities where your discount will apply.
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This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
I have a promo code — where do I enter it?
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This course has already started. Can I still register?
Yes! You can register through August 2, 2021.
How do I change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change or cancel your registration for any reason, contact us at cpet@tc.edu.
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
Access & participation
How do I access this course?
Once you've registered, you will receive an email invitation to join our digital platform from Teachers College Canvas. From there, you will be able to set up a username and password.
If you register before July 26, you can expect to receive the invitation by the time the course begins.
If you register after July 26, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 hours of registration.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
- Go to MyTC Portal (my.tc.columbia.edu)
- Click on the "Non-UNI Canvas Login" link
- Enter your email and password. If you didn't create one or have forgotten, simply click on the "Forgot Password?" link on the Canvas login page
- On the Canvas dashboard, accept any course invitations, if prompted
- You may also access the course on your mobile device through the Canvas Student App
- Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation
If you register before July 26, you can expect to receive the invitation by the time the course begins.
If you register after July 26, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 hours of registration.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
What does a module include?
Each module will include the following elements:
*Must be completed to earn all CTLEs
- Instructional talks: A series of 3-4 short videos that break down the topic, provide examples, pose questions, and invite further reflection.
- Key resources: Downloadable resources for you to read, review, or use in your instruction.
- Discussion prompt*: Each module will pose a reflection question, which you can respond to using the discussion board. We want to hear from each person in the discussion board at least one time, and want each person to respond to a minimum of 2 other posts.
- Assignment*: Practical, hands-on assignments that will help you implement the content of the module and reflect on your experiences.
*Must be completed to earn all CTLEs
How much time will it take me to complete this course?
While you can move through the course at your own pace, we find that approximately 2 hours per week / 1 module per week works best for participants.
Will I be expected to be online on specific days / at certain times?
No; this course is asynchronous. You can move through each module at your own pace.
How do I earn CTLE credits?
CTLEs are based on participation and completion of the course assignments and discussions (tasks). Completion of a task equals 1 CTLE credit.
Do I need to complete this course by a specific date?
All modules must be completed by the end of the course — August 15, 2021 at 11:59pm.
