Description

This offering introduces school teams to characteristics of high-quality instructional ELA materials and provides an opportunity to explore multiple curricular resources.

Presession Virtual Connection (1 hour)-Select Option #1 or Option #2 
Teams will meet virtually to review expectations and prepare materials prior to attending the in-person session in Bismarck.

Face-to-Face Full Day Training: 

• Part 1 (Morning Session):
  Participants will:
  • Define the Science of Reading (SoR)
  • Review North Dakota’s SoR legislation
  • Access and apply the ND SoR Curriculum Evaluation Guide
  • Learn how to make data-based curricular decisions
• Lunch (on your own)
• Part 2 (Afternoon Session): Exploration of Resources
  Participants will:
  • Examine curricular resources aligned to each strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope
  • Narrow prospective selections
  • Review materials from the ND SoR curriculum guidance document 
• Part 3: Implementation Support (VIRTUAL)
  Participants will:
  • Share prospective selections with colleagues
  • Connect with vendors
  • Begin planning for professional learning and coaching

Recommended Companion: Evaluating Curricular Resources ELA Standards Alignment.
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