Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Amanda Hoffman | [email protected] | ELS
Location: Staff Development Center M8, M9
Description: Participants will interact with Amplify and Lectura by developing and learning the following: • In-depth analysis of how to interpret the data on the report, • How to use to inform and differentiate instruction • How to use it guide progress monitoring support • Administration fidelity and best practices
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Assessment for Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches

Presenters: Rita Rathbone | [email protected] | Facilitator; Linda Zankowsky | [email protected] | Presenter; Kelly Bush | [email protected] | Facilitator
Location: Lucas Middle School TBA
Description: THIS SESSION IS FOR EMPLOYEES OF A MONTESSORI SCHOOL OR DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF SUPPORTING THOSE SCHOOLS ONLY This one-day workshop strengthens Montessori literacy instruction through a coherent approach to comprehension. The morning focuses on interactive repeated read-aloud, showing how purposeful text engagement builds vocabulary, understanding, and key thinking habits. Participants explore how Montessori principles-repetition with variation, independence, and purposeful work-are enacted through read-aloud, aligned purposeful shelf work, and gradual release. The afternoon shifts to Reciprocal Teaching, illustrating how these same thinking moves evolve from teacher modeling to student-led dialogue in older classrooms. By day's end, teachers leave with practical strategies and a clear pathway from guided comprehension to independent thinking across age levels.
Subject Area(s): ELA
Topic(s): Increased Rigor, Reading‚ Writing‚ Thinking‚ Speaking‚ Listening, Standards Aligned Instruction, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 5th Grade, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, 6th Grade
Targeted Roles: Instructional Coaches, Mentors, Assistant Principals, Principals, Teachers