Two-Day Event: Institute - STRENGTHENING YOUR TITLE I PROGRAM: Powerful Intervention Strategies to Accelerate Achievement for Struggling Students (Grades K-6) Presented by Kelly Harmon Outstanding Title I Coordinator and National Presenter

Specifically Designed for K-6 District and School Leaders, Leadership Teams, District Curriculum Coordinators, Title I Directors, Principals, Literacy and Math Coaches, Reading Specialists and Classroom Teachers Serving on School or District Teams or Committees

• Evaluate and Strengthen Your Title I Program … Participants assess current program strengths and weaknesses, identify areas for improvement, and align efforts with evidence-based practices
• Develop and Implement Powerful Intervention Strategies … Emphasis is placed on organizing and delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction and interventions to accelerate learning for struggling students using proven strategies
• Use Data to Drive Instruction and Monitor Progress … Attendees learn how to use formal and informal assessments to track student learning, adjust instruction, and make data-informed decisions
• Engage Families and Build Collaborative Partnerships … Strategies are provided for increasing meaningful family and community engagement to support student success and strengthen the overall program
• Acquire a playbook of dozens of instantly usable strategies, innovative tips and techniques you can use and share with your school and district Title I teams

Practical Ideas and Strategies

Learn how to better lead your school or district Title I team in this strategy-packed, two-day institute led by nationally acclaimed presenter, Kelly Harmon. Discover how to collaborate with teachers to identify and implement the most effective, research-based instructional strategies that boost student achievement across schools and districts. Learn how to develop teacher expertise in supporting struggling learners and how to continuously monitor and adjust instruction based on student performance.

This unique training offers an opportunity to evaluate your current Title I practices through the lens of the latest research on effective instruction. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the key components that define highly successful Title I programs – and how to apply them within your own school or district.

Take a focused look at what truly works for struggling students and how to adapt those practices to meet the needs of your learning community. You'll leave with a concrete action plan for strengthening your Title I program, a wealth of practical strategies, and a comprehensive digital resource handbook to support your leadership and teacher development efforts.

Join Kelly and your colleagues for two, fast-paced days packed with the best research-based strategies to increase reading and math achievement for your at-risk students.

A Practical, Two Day Institute Focused on Increasing Achievement for Your Struggling Students in Title I Programs

Plan to attend as a school or district team, a representative team member or district leader to increase the effectiveness of your Title I program. You will evaluate your current program and learn how to build on the success of your current process, identify the key components that have the greatest impact on student achievement and find the specific areas you need to target for implementation and improvement. Leave equipped with a wealth of the most effective Title I instructional strategies that will help accelerate your at-risk students' achievement in Grades K-6.

Develop a Plan to Structure Your Title I Program for Greater Results and to Boost Teacher Expertise

Discover the attributes of highly successful Title I programs and how you can use these in your own program, including building teacher instructional expertise in working with struggling students. Gain dozens of practical instructional strategies you can use immediately with your students in reading and math. During the two days, you will learn how to better collect and interpret specific data about your current Title I program and how to make specific adjustments that will lead to improved student achievement. To enhance your application to your own Title I program, please bring your own assessment data from one or more specific classrooms, school or district.

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

• Key components of exemplary Title I programs that accelerate student learning … Implications for your own school or district program … Explore characteristics such as clear goals, high expectations, strong leadership, and job-embedded professional learning
• Strategies for partnering with students … Implications for your own intervention practices … Promote assessment-capable learners who take ownership of their learning
• The importance of collective teacher efficacy … Implications for professional development … Focus on collaboration, shared belief in student success, and a growth mindset among staff
• The difference between acceleration and remediation … Implications for instructional planning … Prioritize just-in-time support and grade-level content rather than repetitive skill review.
• Utilizing a guaranteed and viable curriculum … Implications for lesson planning … Ensure consistent access to essential grade-level standards across classrooms
• Using data to drive instruction and intervention decisions … Implications for instructional leadership … Implement regular progress monitoring and adjust instruction accordingly
• Tier 1 and Tier 2 planning aligned with student needs … Implications for intervention frameworks … Design flexible groupings and high-impact instructional strategies
• High-quality, job-embedded professional development … Implications for building teacher capacity … Provide relevant, ongoing support linked directly to classroom practice.
• Differentiating support based on student profiles … Implications for equitable interventions … Use student strengths, interests, and needs to tailor instruction
• Creating a structured system for teacher collaboration … Implications for PLCs … Guide discussions with student work, data analysis, and strategy sharing
• Ensuring instruction reflects the science of reading and learning … Implications for literacy support … Ground instructional practices in research around how the brain learns
• Incorporating technology-enhanced interventions … Implications for resource allocation … Leverage digital tools to personalize learning and track progress
• Parent and family engagement that supports learning … Implications for outreach … Create interactive, relationship-based programs that empower families as partners
• Using formative and summative assessment effectively … Implications for feedback … Use assessments not just to evaluate, but to inform and improve instruction
• Building students' background knowledge and vocabulary … Implications for comprehension … Embed knowledge-building routines across content areas
• Aligning Title I goals with school improvement efforts … Implications for funding and planning … Use Title I resources strategically to support core instructional priorities
• Effective grouping for interventions … Implications for small-group instruction … Base groups on instructional need, not just grade level or label
• Key differences between school-wide and targeted assistance models … Implications for Title I planning … Match your program model to your school context and needs
• Leveraging every adult in the building for instruction … Implications for staffing … Train all instructional personnel to implement evidence-based interventions effectively
• Evaluating and strengthening your Title I program continuously … Implications for leadership … Build a cycle of reflection, improvement, and accountability into your program's foundation

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Teaching struggling and at-risk students is one of the most meaningful – and demanding – responsibilities we carry as educators. I know firsthand how discouraging it can feel to watch students fall behind despite our best efforts. Too often, it's not a lack of effort or care, but a mismatch between what we're providing and what students truly need to grow. That's why developing teacher expertise and building a strong, research-aligned Title I program is critical.

I'm inviting you to join me for a powerful two-day institute designed to help you strengthen your Title I program and accelerate learning for students who need it most. Whether you're a teacher, specialist, coach, or administrator, this training will equip you with practical tools and proven strategies that make a real difference.

During our time together, you will:

• Evaluate your current Title I program through the lens of research-based best practices.
• Explore the characteristics of exemplary Title I programs, including clear goals, data-driven instruction, structured teacher collaboration, and high-quality, job-embedded professional development.
• Experience hands-on strategies for accelerating learning in reading and math—including how to group students effectively, monitor progress, and select high-impact materials and technology.
• Learn how to develop assessment-capable learners and partner with students to build their confidence, thinking skills, and ownership of learning.
• Gain insight into the science of learning, including how the brain builds fluency and understanding through targeted, scaffolded instruction.

This is not just another training – it's a chance to reflect, redesign, and re-energize your Title I work with tools you can use immediately. You'll also receive an extensive digital resource handbook, filled with planning templates, intervention strategies, and instructional tools curated specifically for this institute.

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of great teaching – and the promise of every student. I hope you'll join me and other passionate educators for two days that will sharpen your expertise and strengthen your impact.

With appreciation for all you do,
Kelly Harmon

P.S. You will learn dozens of specific instructional strategies you can use to greatly increase the success of your Grades K-6 students.

Who Should Attend

K-6 District and School Leaders and Leadership Teams, District Curriculum Coordinators, Title I Directors, Principals, Literacy and Math Coaches, Reading Specialists and Classroom Teachers Serving on School or District Teams or Committees

Special Benefits of Attending

Extensive Digital Resource Handbook
Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook giving you access to countless strategies. The handbook includes:

• Strategies for creating a learning environment for accelerating achievement
• Instructional strategies for at-risk students
• Tips for effective assessment and teaching
• Ideas for developing teacher expertise
• And much more!

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Consultation Available
Kelly Harmon will be available throughout the two-day institute for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own Title I program.

Semester Credit Option
Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements
Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.