Train-the-Trainer: The Power of Explicit Literacy Instruction for Grades K-5

  • In-Person
  • CESA 6 Event
  • Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDT

  • CESA 6

Who should attend

  • Literacy Coaches
  • Curriculum & Instruction Directors
  • Principals
  • Reading Specialists
  • Literacy Coordinators

About this event

This train-the-trainer workshop series is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding and application of explicit, systematic literacy instruction in elementary classrooms while also building capacity for leadership and training. Through this training, participants will focus on developing the skills and language needed to facilitate professional learning around explicit literacy instruction, examine lessons in your current curriculum for the components of explicit instruction, and provide actionable feedback. Dedicated planning time will be included for participants to create a clear, actionable plan for training and implementing explicit literacy instruction within their schools or districts.

Objectives

  • Build participant capacity to facilitate, model, and coach explicit literacy instruction within your school or district.
  • Examine the principles of explicit and systematic instruction.
  • Explore how to design and deliver clear modeling, guided practice and corrective feedback.
  • Identify strategies and tools that can be implemented to meet every students’ needs.
  • Review current or existing lesson plans to analyze what explicit instruction looks like and sounds like in whole group instruction.
  • Develop a practical plan for training and implementing explicit literacy instruction.

Details

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    Date

    Wednesday,
    April 7, 2027

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    Time

    8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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    Location

    CESA 6, Oshkosh

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    Cost

    $685

Hosts, Speakers & Facilitators

  • Jill Ortiz

    Jill Ortiz

    Literacy Consultant at CESA 6

  • Heather Brown

    Heather Brown

    Consultant, Literacy at CESA 6

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Payment Policy for Event Registrations

CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.
Group Registrations: If your district would like to register multiple participants and submit one payment for all registrations, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance.
Please note if an alternative payment is needed, a purchase order must be received before your registration can be confirmed. All registrations must be finalized before the event date.
Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:

  • Registration fees exceed $1,000
  • A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
  • Your school district requires use of an internal payment process

Participant Cancellations

Cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing events@cesa6.org. Registrants who cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus any non-refundable service or material fees. Cancellations received 7 to 13 calendar days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 calendar days of the event. Participants who do not attend without prior notice ("no call, no show") will be charged the full event fee.

Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6

CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.

Registration Transfers

Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.

Read more CESA 6 Terms of Service here.

Event Registration

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