UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic program that teaches students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading. It follows a carefully developed scope and sequence designed to ensure that students systematically acquire each skill needed and learn to apply each skill with automaticity and confidence. The program is designed to be used for core instruction in the primary grades or for intervention with struggling students in any grade.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will be trained with UFLI’s 8 steps of explicit phonics instruction and will leave the day with the materials and knowledge ready for implementation. 

This training includes the UFLI Foundations Teacher Manual.

Participants will come to CESA 3 on August 14th and October 10th to learn from Dr. James Stronge and Dr. Rachel Ball. They will be presenting at CESA 6 in Oshkosh and CESA 3 will be zooming them into our learning space so our new teachers, mentors, and administrators can learn together. This is a model neutral experience as Dr. Stronge and Dr. Ball will be talking about being a new teacher and how to be smart form the start! This experience is for all new teachers no matter what model your school uses for evaluation.

Join CESA 3’s Academy in Literacy Leadership, in partnership with EAB. Through a blended model of in-person and asynchronous learning, this six-day series is designed to empower educational leaders with the knowledge, skills, and tools to improve literacy systems and structures.

 

Through this series, leadership teams will…

 

1. Learn and understand the essential components of evidence-based literacy instruction as it aligns to the National Reading Panel report (2000) and additional literacy research.
2. Conduct a multi-faceted system review in literacy to develop a system map to identify current local literacy practices.
3. Acquire tools and resources to gather qualitative data to evaluate system-wide literacy practices. 
4. Create a goal and plan of action for sustainable improvement in literacy outcomes for all students.

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The Classroom End of Unit & Data Workshop is a comprehensive three-day professional development event designed to enhance educators’ skills in assessing student learning, creating effective assessments, and using data to inform instruction. The workshop focuses on the following key areas:

Day 1: Strategic Assessment Systems and Quality Assessments (10.10.24)

• Participants will explore the purpose and importance of assessments.
• They will learn how to align learning intentions and success criteria with classroom summative assessments.
• The day includes hands-on activities where educators analyze the rigor of standards and align assessment items to these standards.

Day 2: Evaluating and Designing Effective Assessments (10.11.24)

• The focus is on assessment blueprints, guiding educators in creating balanced assessments that include a range of cognitive demands.
• Participants will learn to evaluate and enhance existing assessments, ensuring they measure student proficiency accurately.
• The day involves practical exercises in blueprinting assessments and revising items to reflect varying levels of Depth of Knowledge (DOK).

Day 3: Effective Use of Assessment Data (10.15.24)

• Educators will learn how to use summative assessment data to guide instructional decisions and engage students in their learning process.
• The day covers strategies for creating a data-driven classroom culture, with activities focused on student self-assessment and reflection.
• Participants will develop exemplars for constructed response items and refine their assessment practices to improve student outcomes.

This workshop is ideal for educators looking to improve their assessment literacy, enhance the quality of their assessments, and make data-driven decisions to support student learning.

ELA educators will want to attend this tremendous day with nationally recognized educator Penny Kittle: author of  Book Love, Write Beside Them and co-author with Kelly Gallagher of 180 Days, and 4 Essential Studies.  Penny will be teaching from her latest book: Micro Mentor Texts.

Learn how to teach students to obtain a wide range of writing skills from grammar in context, varied sentence patterns -both the art and feel of cohesion and style, as well as all the ways a writer is an artist of words.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the educational landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for enhancing teaching and learning processes. This presentation, designed for school administrators, outlines the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI into educational settings, emphasizing practical steps for implementation and fostering an AI-literate school community.

 

Overview of AI in Education:

• What is AI? A brief introduction to AI and its relevance in everyday life, highlighting its presence in various industries and the potential for transformative applications within education.
• AI in Our Lives: Examples of AI in online shopping, navigation, language translation, and more, illustrating its pervasive nature.
• AI in Education: Focus on personalized learning, increased student engagement, and operational efficiency, contrasting with common misconceptions about AI replacing teachers or becoming a standalone subject.

Key Themes:

1. AI Literacy: Importance of understanding AI’s principles, concepts, and ethical considerations. Emphasis on AI as a tool for personalization in learning and its critical role in preparing students for future careers.
2. Generative AI: Overview of tools like ChatGPT, their capabilities in creating new content based on vast datasets, and the professional implications for educators.
3. Digital Divide Concerns: Addressing the risk of widened educational disparities through proactive AI integration and literacy efforts.

AI’s Impact on Education:

• Potential benefits for content development, assessment design, tutoring, creativity, and operational tasks.
• Challenges include misinformation, academic dishonesty, privacy issues, and dependency on technology.

Strategic Implementation Steps:

1. Role and Responsibilities: Clarifying the roles of superintendents, principals, IT coordinators, and teachers in driving AI innovation while safeguarding academic integrity and privacy.
2. Policy and Guidance: Developing and updating policies to ensure responsible AI use, focusing on immediate risks and long-term organizational learning for equitable AI adoption.
3. Principles for AI in Education: Seven foundational principles to guide ethical and effective AI use, including purpose, compliance, knowledge, balance, integrity, agency, and evaluation.

Engagement and Support:

• Encouragement for feedback and community involvement in AI policy development and implementation.
• Resources and ongoing support from TeachAI, including toolkits, presentations, and professional development opportunities.