Teachers, Grades 4-12
Textual complexity is one of the foundational areas outlined in the Common Core State Standards. Explore the precise expectations of textual complexity in meeting the demands of CCSS. In this hands-on presentation, you’ll discover what factors create “increasing complexity of texts” for students and you’ll learn strategies that effectively address its inherent rigors.
(Half or full day)

Professional Development Sessions

Reading, Writing, and Literacy

Common Core State Standards

The Common Core State Standards are the next generation of standards for K-12 students. Katie McKnight is uniquely qualified to explain the key points of these new standards to both teachers and administrators.

• The Common Sense Guide to the Common Core
• Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards
• Creating a School-Wide Literacy Plan that Meets Common Core State Standards
• Creating a School-Wide Technology Plan that Meets Common Core State Standards
• Common Core, Student Inquiry and Learning for 21st Century
• Mastery Learning for the CCSS/Differentiated Instruction Focused Classroom
• Project Based Learning to Meet Common Core State Standards
• Getting Ready for Common Core State Standards: Textual Complexity
• Old World, New World and Common Core State Standards
• Formative Assessment & Common Core State Standards

Technology