LEUSD Professional Development 2023/2024

In this session we will offer Science of Reading aligned instructional practices on phonemic awareness for teachers tk-2. You will leave with evidence based practices that are easy to implement in you classroom to support your students' progress in both reading and writing.

We'll be learning together in Room 18.

Join us for an engaging and hands-on professional development session focused on enhancing phonemic awareness and phonics instruction through the creation of personalized blending boards. Participants will not only gain valuable insights into the importance of blending boards in literacy development but will also have the opportunity to construct their own boards to take back to their classrooms.

We'll be meeting at Wildomar Elementary


Here's an example of one!

Have you heard about the viral book for educators called "The Writing Revolution", by Natalie Wexler, but don't have time (or energy) to read it? In this K-6 book talk, uncover the rationale, activities, and differentiation ideas behind this integrated approach (aka Hochman Method).
Engage in the '6 Principles of Writing Instruction' as outlined in the book to enhance writing skills, with practical examples for seamless classroom integration into your existing routines. Join the conversation and leave inspired to simplify and refine your writing instruction.

From the book: "TWR offers a clear, coherent method of instruction for any subject or grade level that turns struggling writers into strong communicators, deepens their understanding of content, and develops their analytical abilities...Teachers of all subjects adapt the strategies and activities to preexisting curriculum and weave them into their content instruction." [TWR, 2017]

 We'll meet in Room 18

Feeling uncertain about next year's math curriculum? How are you currently approaching instruction in your math class? Are you gathering resources and piecing them together in hopes that you will create a comprehensive and effective learning experience for your students? Come and discover the updated mathematics framework and the benefits of transitioning to a "Big Ideas" approach. This shift will not only save your instructional time but also equip you with the necessary knowledge to deliver a cohesive and rigorous math program. This will drive your students towards success ensuring you won't have to worry about their readiness for the next year's math class and beyond. Suitable for K-8 teachers.