Target Audience: PK-5 educators (public or private schools), gifted intervention specialists, administrators, school counselors, and other school personnel interested in improving their practice.

• Grade Levels & Subjects: Pk - 5 (English Language Arts)
• Author: Beverly Tyner

Book Study Facilitator: Meggan Weaver, Retired Gifted Coordinator & MRESC Consultant

With District approval, this book study may be used toward fulfilling the gifted education professional development requirements for educators providing gifted education services.

To view the Book Study Syllabus: CLICK HERE

Literacy skills are the cornerstone upon hich student' knowledge, self-esteem, and future educational opportunities are built. But far too many teachers lack the time, materials, and specialized knowledge required to address these skills adequately. To that end, Climbing the Literacy Ladder is a one-stop shop to help teachers plan and differentiate literacy instruction for all students from prekindergarten through 5th grade.

To help teachers support students' literacy development, this book also provides:

• Characteristics of readers and writers at each stage.
• Lesson plans that target each of the research-based instructional components (fluency, word study, vocabulary, and comprehension).
• Authentic classroom scenarios and conversations.
• Practical classroom strategies and activities.
• Advice for when to move students to the next stage.

If students cannot read with comprehension by 3rd grade, then their educational future is cast in doubt. Climbing the Literacy Ladder will not only help you grow as a competent and empowered literacy teacher, but also ensure that your students continue to travel a clear and unobstructed educational road.

This book study relates to the following Gifted Education Professional Development Competencies (as identified by ODE):

• Competency A - The ability to differentiate instruction based on a student’s readiness, knowledge and skill level, including using accelerated content, complexity, depth challenge, creativity and abstractness;
  

Please note that each participant is responsible for obtaining a copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book is NOT included in your registration fee.

• ASCD Book Store: CLICK HERE .

• AMAZON Book Store: CLICK HERE

• $50 per book study/per person - Shelby, Logan, Hardin, Madison, and Champaign County Districts and Boards of Developmental Disabilities.

• $75 per book study/per person - Districts and agencies not listed above.

Reminder: Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own copy of the book study text(s). A copy of the book IS NOT included in the registration fee. To aid in your procurement of the text, a link to Amazon's online book store is highlighted in the "About the Book" section located above.

All book studies are facilitated using Google Classroom (CLICK HERE to view technology requirements) and require weekly reading of assigned chapters, responding to discussion prompts, providing peer feedback, self-reflection, and the submission of a personal action plan and a final project (see the about the book study section for additional details).

Registration Deadline: January 8th

Book Study Kickoff: January 18th

Format: Online Book Study (w/Google Classroom)

Duration of Course: January 18th to March 14, 2021

**See individual course syllabus for a specific timeline.

Contact Hours: 15 (per completed book study)

Optional Graduate credit (one semester hour per book study) is available through Ashland University. An ADDITIONAL fee of $235 per credit hour (paid to Ashland University) applies.

Looking for other options? Please find below the MRESC's other "Winter 2021 Book Studies" featuring four (4) other award winning books. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Topics include ELA/Literacy, Leadership/Personal Growth, Mathematical Mindsets, Visual Arts, & High Impact Strategies. Registration Deadline: January 8th

Our Vision/Mission: The Midwest Regional Educational Service Center serves and supports students, families, and districts as an innovative educational partner.

Email: registrar@mresc.org
Website: www.mresc.org
Location: MRESC - Sidney Office, 129 East Court Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365
Phone: 937-498-1354
Twitter: @MidwestRegESC