The Latest NewsKSLA Region IV Fall Book Study
Region IV will be hosting an online book study in the Fall. “In her comprehensive guide, Better Book Clubs: Deepening Comprehension and Elevating Conversation, literacy coach and staff developer Sara Kugler shows you how to combine the power of book clubs with assessment-driven instruction to support your students as they talk and think about texts together. Using authentic book club conversations as an assessment of academic talk and text understanding, Kugler raises the bar on typical professional discussions about book clubs, moving beyond teacher-directed interactions and surface-level conversations." Schedule of reading & responding: Chapters 1-3, Week of October 9 Chapter 4-6, Week of October 16 Optional Zoom sessions October 15 & 22 @4pm 10 hours of Act 48 hours will be provided for reading and online response. 1 hour of Act 48 hours will be provided for each Zoom session attended. Email Emily Reed at [email protected] for more information or for questions. |
Upcoming Events2023-2024 Professional Development Events
More details will follow soon on each event. Fall Book Study: Better Book Clubs September 14: Right To Read viewing party October 28: Better Book Club with Sara Kugler November 26-28: KSLA Conference Winter Book Study: Shifting the Balance, grade 3-5 April 27: Keystone to Reading presentation |