Elevating READING WORKSHOP: Enhancing Phonics, Word Work, and Small Group Instruction (Grades K-2) Presented by Lynne Ecenbarger Outstanding Early Childhood Educator and National Presenter

Specifically Designed for Grades K-2 Teachers, Instructional Aides, Special Education Staff, Title I Staff, Literacy Specialists, and Administrators

• Maximize effectiveness and enhance your Reading Workshop to incorporate the Science of Reading for your K-2 students
• Keep the whole class engaged with powerful Science of Reading-based word work activities that ensure all students are actively learning while you lead targeted small groups
• Supercharge your small groups and amplify the impact of your lessons with dynamic strategies proven to accelerate reading growth
• Master innovative tools and techniques that identify and meet the word recognition needs of every K-2 student, regardless of which reading program you are using

Practical Ideas and Strategies

Join veteran Grades K-2 teacher Lynne Ecenbarger for a NEW power-packed seminar brimming with practical strategies. Dive into classroom-tested techniques for explicit phonics, engaging mini-lessons, targeted small group instruction, and meaningful word work activities that can be implemented within your Grades K-2 reading workshop program. Lynne will share her success secrets, from fostering a love of reading through interactive phonics practice to building vocabulary and comprehension skills. Walk away with fresh ideas for mini-lessons and response activities, all designed to propel your students forward as confident readers. This seminar is packed with practical tools and proven strategies – ready to implement and ignite a love of learning in your Grades K-2 reading workshop program!

Ten Key Benefits of Attending

1. Supercharge Your Reading Workshop (K-2) With Science of Reading Strategies
   Innovative strategies to boost small groups and literacy centers, propelling your students to reading mastery – all grounded in the Science of Reading!
2. Phonics Power-Up: Aligning Science of Reading With Practice
   Discover cutting-edge methods to reinforce best practices in phonics instruction, perfectly aligned with your curriculum, meeting all student needs, and informed by the Science of Reading
3. Differentiation Done Right: Leveraging the Science of Reading
   Maximize your Grades K-2 students' reading achievement with essential components for planning differentiated lessons based on the Science of Reading … Explore lesson plan templates packed with evidence-based differentiation strategies
4. Engaging the Whole Class During Small Groups: Science of Reading-Based Activities for All
   Uncover powerful yet easy-to-implement reading workshop and word work ideas that keep all students actively engaged while you lead targeted small groups, all informed by the Science of Reading … Gain dozens of specific suggestions and an extensive toolbox of sample materials
5. Word Work = Comprehension Boost: Decoding Skills for Strong Reading With Science of Reading
   Equip your students to "crack the code" with supportive word study practices aligned with the Science of Reading … Explore techniques that strengthen vocabulary, phonics, and comprehension
6. Data-Driven Differentiation for Small Groups
   Discover dozens of materials designed to support and strengthen students' word study, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in Grades K-2, all based on the Science of Reading … Learn how to analyze text selections and student data to enhance student comprehension
7. Seamless Skill Integration: Building on the Science of Reading Foundation
   Master strategies that seamlessly blend new skills with known concepts, emphasizing systematic learning, gradual support release, and student choice, all within the framework of the Science of Reading
8. Empowering Independent Learners: Fostering a Love of Reading With Science of Reading-Based Strategies
   Learn proven techniques to nudge your students towards greater independence, informed by the Science of Reading … Discover powerful word work, vocabulary, and reading comprehension activities that keep students actively reading and writing throughout the workshop
9. Mini-Lessons That Pack a Punch: The Science of Reading Behind Effective Instruction
   Uncover the science behind effective mini-lessons and discover how to amplify the impact of each one, maximizing every minute spent with your students … Learn how to craft mini-lessons that explicitly target specific reading skills based on the Science of Reading
10. Your Personal Reading Workshop Toolkit: Science of Reading-Based Resources
    Take home a comprehensive digital handbook brimming with practical, ready-to-use strategies, techniques, and activities specifically designed for this seminar, all grounded in the Science of Reading

Outstanding Strategies You Can Use Immediately

Here's what you'll learn:

• Powerful Science of Reading strategies for delivering effective and high-impact mini-lessons for your reading workshop that transfer to independent work
• Easy-to-incorporate strategies to strengthen reading responses
• How to determine student needs to help you differentiate reading lessons for small groups
• Specific ways to incorporate the Science of Reading research on strengthening comprehension skills
• Developmentally appropriate explicit, systematic phonics activities to strengthen decoding and word work
• Classroom-proven lesson plans that connect specific phonics skills and practice to engaging picture books based on the Science of Reading
• Practical, realistic strategies for differentiating small-group reading instruction to meet the needs of each student
• Implement a systemic plan for vocabulary instruction
• Innovative ways to build explicit and systematic phonics instruction
• Proven ideas for boosting comprehension and writing skills
• Ways to provide greater teacher clarity and intention to make your reading workshop more purposeful and meaningful
• Fluency strategies to support automaticity with students in Grades K-2

A Message From Your Seminar Leader

Dear Colleague:

Are you ready to enhance your reading instruction during your daily reading workshop? Join me for a day designed exclusively for you! As a seasoned K-2 teacher and seminar leader, I'm thrilled to unveil the secrets to success that I've discovered through real classroom experience.

During our time together, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical strategies steeped in the Science of Reading to supercharge your reading workshop. From engaging activities to systematic phonics exercises, we'll explore innovative approaches firmly rooted in evidence-based research, guaranteed to yield remarkable results specifically within your reading workshop time. I'll equip you with tools to foster a positive learning environment and cultivate a growth mindset in your students, all based on the principles of the Science of Reading.

Discover how to seamlessly integrate mini-lessons and small group instruction while keeping all students actively engaged in reading workshop activities. Get ready for a day packed with hands-on learning and energizing ideas that you can implement immediately within your daily reading workshop.

Join me and unlock the potential to elevate the reading achievement of every K-2 student in your classroom, using strategies based on the Science of Reading and tailored specifically to enhance your reading workshop!

Sincerely,
Lynne Ecenbarger

P.S. You will receive an extensive digital resource handbook I created specifically for this seminar that is filled with ideas and strategies, firmly grounded in the Science of Reading, to make your reading workshop program during your daily instruction more effective.

Who Should Attend

Grades K-2 Teachers, Instructional Aides, Special Education Staff, Title I Staff, Literacy Specialists, and Administrator

About BER Live Online Events

With the current health challenges, all BER in-person PD events are currently being presented in a Live Online format:

• Outstanding Instructors
  All programs are led by outstanding BER national trainers
• Extensive Resource Handbooks
  You'll have access to an extensive digital Resource Handbook before, during and after your seminar
• Highly Interactive
  You'll be able to ask questions in real time and interact with the instructor and other participants
• Program Guarantee
  As we have for 48 years, we guarantee the high quality of our programs. If you are not satisfied, we'll give you a 100% refund.

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:

• Meaningful word work ideas that deepen skill development and provide independent reading and writing practice
• Mini-lessons that lead to a richer, more meaningful reading workshop
• Practical, ready-to-use strategies to engage your Grades K-2 students with hands-on, minds-on activities
• Multiple ways to support the application of explicit, systematic phonics instruction across the school day

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.

Share Ideas
This seminar provides a wonderful opportunity for participants to share ideas with other educators interested in enhancing their Reading Workshop program.

Consultation Available
Lynne Ecenbarger will be available for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own 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.

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