Trainer Balanced Literacy - Research Based Instructional Strategies
Presented by Cindy Merrilees
grades K to 6

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"I learned strategies and activities that I know will work in my classroom."

"Fantastic! A great combo of humor and knowledge that I can use tomorrow in my classroom."

"Awesome workshop filled with many new ideas!"

"One of the best workshops I have attended."

"Cindy has great energy and holds your interest the entire day."

Free Resource Book

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School Site Would you like to have "Balanced Literacy - Research Based Instructional Strategies" come to your school? Find out more at our School Site Section or call us today at (800)864-4077.

Workshop Registration

This workshop is currently being offered at school site locations. Please visit the School Site Section or call (800) 864-4077 for more information.

Description of the Workshop

In this energizing workshop Cindy will cover reading and writing strategies specific to the elementary grades. She will share ways to accelerate learning in meaningful ways using research based, classroom tested ideas and strategies.

Teachers will learn practical ways to differentiate their guided reading lessons, creative ways to schedule lessons and how to make the most of reading and writing time. This workshop is packed full of ideas, materials and lessons.

Program Highlights

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comprehension strategies and activities
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accelerate learning in meaningful ways
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skill based lessons
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centers and small group work-differentiation
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research based
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children's literature
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using music and poetry
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tips for teaching vocabulary

This Workshop Includes

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an extensive resource book full of creative ideas and activities
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a certificate to verify 5 hours of professional development
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door prizes

Additional Workshop Information

Please Bring

• scissors
• glue

Workshop Schedule

08:00 - 08:30
08:30 - 11:30
11:30 - 12:30
12:30 - 02:30
    Check-In
Workshop Begins
Lunch On Your Own
Workshop Continues

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• Confirmation letters are sent the day we receive your registration. Please call if you don't receive one.
• Register early to make sure you get in.
• Lunch is on your own.
• Certificates showing 5 hours of professional development will be given to all participants.
• For those wanting graduate credit, Chapman University forms will be available at the workshop for 1 graduate non degree seeking credit per 5 hour workshop with an additional 15 hour practicum. At this time Chapman University has a $65.00 fee per 1 credit. View the Chapman Section for more information.

Price

For prices for a school site workshop, request a Quote and we will respond back to you immediately. Our price is all inclusive. You may also check out our School Site Section for more information.


Workshop Registration

This workshop is currently being offered at school site locations. Please visit the School Site Section or call (800) 864-4077 for more information.

Trainer About the Trainer

Cindy Merrilees is a much sought after presenter and a creative teacher of the elementary grades. She has worked with teachers across the country to share best practices and research based strategies in teaching reading and writing. She receives rave reviews for her workshops.

Cindy's workshops are fun and lively and are filled with teacher friendly ideas that can be used right away in your classroom.