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    Close Reading: How to Do it and Where it Goes Wrong

    Every ELA teacher knows how to do this, right? Not exactly. This webinar invites all ELA teachers for an in-depth examination of the art of close reading, a critical skill for textual analysis and interpretation. Join host Dr. Brandon Abdon, whose...

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    A Rhetoric of Empathy in AP® Language

    While we want argument and rhetoric to develop logically and follow a line of reasoning, we also must recognize that sometimes what others see as...

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    Why Middle and High School Teachers Prioritize the Science of Reading

    While most early literacy development occurs in elementary school, teachers in middle and high schools continue shaping students' reading abilities,...

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    NDP Center Evaluation of Meausring Up

    National Dropout Prevention Center’s evaluation of Measuring Up reveals students experienced substantial academic progress

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    Bridging the Gap Between AP Lang and AP Lit

    Join authors Dr. Brandon Abdon and Becky McFarlan to learn about how to connect learnings from the AP Lang and AP Lit courses.

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    Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Grades 6-12

    Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...

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    Transitional Literacy and the Science of Reading in Secondary ELA

    Transitional literacy focuses on bridging the gap between basic reading skills and more advanced literacy skills necessary for success during middle...

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    Empowering Future Success: Fun and Effective Formative Assessments

    With so much heated debate over the concept of teaching to the test, it almost seems counterintuitive to ask teachers to assess their students even...

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    Centers and Stations the Easy Way in Middle School ELA Classrooms

    Join Laura Kebart, CEO of Language Arts Teachers, to discuss strategies for implementing stations in your classroom! During this presentation you'll...

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