Gravity Goldberg and Renee Houser, authors of Teacher’s Toolkit for Independent Reading and What Do I Teach Readers Tomorrow? understand the very real challenges of conferring with students as well as the amazing benefits.

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When teachers put the systems and structures in place to make conferring a regular part of their practice they 

• develop deeper connections and relationships with students

• see an increase in reading volume, stamina, and engagement

• gain insights that lead to more student-centered instruction

• view assessment as continuing conversations where students want to show up and share with us

• experience the joy of witnessing reading growth 

• feel more confident and successful as teachers 

 

During this six-part workshop Gravity and Renee take you through the essentials of conferring by providing you videos, printable handouts and tools, ongoing community support and collaboration, as well as live coaching and mentoring sessions. The six sessions are focused on the following:

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• Session 1 Why Confer with Readers

• Session 2 Preparing for Conferences

• Session 3 Assessing (Look and Listen)

• Session 4 Modeling with Teaching Texts

• Session 5 Modeling with a Teacher's Reading Notebook

• Session 6 Recording and Organizing Notes 

 

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This online learning experience is designed for educators who:

• value independent reading 

• prioritize connection 

• want to contribute to a larger learning community and reap the benefits from being a part of one

• bring a learning mindset

• are looking for coaching and immediately applicable teaching ideas

 

The structure and schedule of the workshop includes:

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