Join administrators and reading specialists from throughout the region for these professional development opportunities:

Science of Reading for Administrators (New PDE PIL RAC Course)

This course is designed to provide administrators with in-depth knowledge and skills to support teachers with effective, evidence- based instruction aligned to principles of Science of Reading using a structured literacy approach. Participants will learn the big ideas of reading instruction, how to use tools in classroom observations to discover strengths and gaps in instruction at the classroom and school/district levels, implement structures that support student growth and achievement, and problem solve steps to enhance teaching and learning.

The 6-session course will provide administrators with a total of 41 Act 45 hours (21 in-class hours, 20 hours of outside assignments). Online synchronous only. 

Cost: $300 per person

2024-25 Meeting Dates: October 4, November 1, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14

Register

Contact Lisa Yonek if you have any questions.

RAC Reading Specialists’ Network

Join the RAC Reading Specialists' Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County. Each online session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students, teachers, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants.

Cost: Free

2024-25 Meeting Dates: September 27, November 15, February 7, April 4

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Instructional Coaches’ Network

Network Series Length: 9 sessions

Join a network of fellow instructional coaches for monthly professional learning workshops provided by Heather Moschetta, instructional coach mentor for the PA Coach-Mentor Collaborative, and Rachel McVeagh, AIU instructional innovation coordinator. Sessions will feature professional learning specific to the needs of instructional coaches, on topics determined by the network group and supported by PDE initiatives. The network is open to all coaches in the AIU's member districts, including literacy coaches, math coaches, technology coaches and instructional coaches. Contact Heather for information on how to join.

Cost: Free

2024-25 Meeting Dates:

• • • • • September 12
        • October 10
        • November 14
        • December 11
        • January 14
        • February 19
        • March 20
        • April 10
        • May 8
          
          

See Structured Literacy page for additional professional development opportunities for administrators and specialists.

The RAC room has limited samples of effective commercial programs and other educator resources to supplement and enhance classroom instruction and out-of-school learning. Reading Achievement Center staff are available to assist districts in reviewing curricular and instructional materials.