Join a cohort of 30 Utah educators in grades 4+ to develop knowledge and skills in literacy intervention in the middle grades! (While priority is given to educators in grades 4-8, the cohort is open to educators who teach grades 9-12, too). Note attached flyer. This cohort will participate in a virtual, synchronous book study of Literacy Intervention in the Middle Grades: Word Learning, Comprehension, and Strategy Instruction, Grades 4-8https://www.guilford.com/books/Literacy-Intervention-in-the-Middle-Grades/Flanigan-Hayes/9781462551019 with added professional learning support and opportunity to implement your learning with your students.

* Digital book copies are free for cohort members * 1.5 USBE credit offered for active participation (must attend 80% of live book study meetings, complete reflections, and submit evidence of classroom implementation to receive credit)

Virtual Synchronous Book Study Meetings (via Zoom) will meet on the following Tuesdays from 3:45 - 5:00pm:

* September 17 * October 1 * October 15 * November 5 * November 19 * December 3 * January 7 * January 21

These book study meetings will be led by USBE Secondary ELA Specialist, Dr. Naomi Watkins, and will provide an opportunity for you to deepen and extend your learning from the readings, collaborate with colleagues across Utah, and provide you with additional practice to implement your learnings with your students.

Applications accepted through August 28, 2024. Notices of acceptance into the cohort will be sent no later than September 6, 2024.

APPLY NOWhttps://forms.gle/kaq63v5nWKPYWQKf7

Naomi Watkins, Ph.D.

Secondary English Language Arts Specialist

Utah State Board of Education

(801) 538-7616