Elementary RLA
Getting Ready for Reading by Design - Volume 0
This session is part of a series of Reading by Design intervention trainings. This course will introduce participants to Volume 0 - Getting Ready for Reading by Design, a volume of 20 lessons designed for students who need extra support with foundational skills. This material is designed to support foundational literacy before beginning a program like Reading by Design. Lesson components include phonological awareness, alphabet, fine motor, oral language, and components of language. Participants will receive as part of this training Volume 0, an alphabet deck, a feelings poster, and a set of vocabulary picture cards.
This session will meet on September 22, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
RBIS (Research-Based Instructional Strategies) for RLA
Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) training program provides a thorough learning experience as teachers and leaders dive into each one of the content specific RBIS. In this session, participants will gain a multifaceted understanding of each RBIS by learning the importance of the RBIS in literacy development, understanding the most up-to-date research behind each RBIS then analyzing what each RBIS looks like in high-quality instructional materials.
These sessions will meet on
October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Don't Let Data Spook You! Bridging Tier 1 Core & Targeted Interventions
Unmask the true power of MTSS! In this interactive, full-day session, teacher teams and interventionists will come together to take the "scary" out of data-driven instruction. MTSS is a proactive framework rooted in prevention. During this session, teams will dive into research-backed strategies for leveraging real-time formative data, high-frequency response routines, and explicit instruction across all tiers. In addition, teams will move from theory to action in a collaborative planning lab, utilizing current data to build aligned, multi-tiered support plans.
This session will meet on October 24, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Bluebonnet RLA Beyond the Basics
Now that you’ve laid the foundation, this Year 2+ series is where innovation meets intention. We’re trading the "Show and Tell" for "Analyze and Act." This year is about leveraging the Bluebonnet Learning framework to create a truly responsive RLA classroom where every instructional minute counts. With structured support, we will adapt lessons, refine the delivery, and make instructional choices that meet students’ needs. Join us to move beyond the basics and turn curriculum mastery into classroom impact.
By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with:
High-leverage tools to simplify your daily planning.
Ready-to-use strategies rooted in the science of reading.
Deeper understanding of Bluebonnet RLA and its core components.
Session 2
Kindergarten - September 24
1st Grade - October 5
2nd Grade - October 8
3rd Grade - October 5
4th Grade - September 17
5th Grade - September 28
Session 3
Kindergarten - October 29
1st Grade - November 4
2nd Grade - November 10
3rd Grade - November 9
4th Grade - November 12
5th Grade - October 28
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