Consulting and Professional Development
Available June 2023 Full Time
RISE and RISE Up
This program is my passion! I have worked with multiple teachers, schools and children to create and develop RISE and RISE Up at my school. I offer consulting for districts, schools and individuals who are interested in learning more about this program. I am willing to work with interventionists to help you design your program and touch based once you get started to answer questions along the way that are specific to your school!
Guided Reading
Leslie has worked with teachers in grades K-5 to train, implement and reflect on using the Next Step Forward in Guided Reading. I would love to come to your district and help you on this path!
- Overview of The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading K-5
- Customize your PD to your need - grade or age-specific
- Word study in guided reading lessons K-2
- Word study in guided reading lessons 3-5
- Guiding Writing - a game changer!
- Word Study and Phonics
- Leslie has worked with teachers in grades K-5 to train, implement and reflect on the Next Steps Forward in Word Study and Phonics. As a LETRS-trained educator, she has advanced knowledge of phonological awareness and phonics which she connects to Jan's teacher-friendly strategies.
- Overview of word study and phonics
- Scope and Sequence of systematic instruction
- Teacher-friendly lessons and strategies
- Assessment, grouping, and reteaching
- Connections to stations/centers and independent work
Comprehension
- Diving deeper into comprehension using the Transitional and Fluent Lesson plans for small group and whole group lessons
- Connecting Guided Reading to comprehension lessons - it's a game changer!