Join us for an engaging and empowering professional development series designed specifically for new 6th- through 12th-grade English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) teachers. This comprehensive series aims to equip educators with the essential knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to excel in the dynamic world of ELAR instruction. Whether you are a first or third-year teacher, this series is designed to support new and early-career secondary ELAR teachers. This six part series will offer the following sessions: September 8: Understanding and Analyzing Standards and Lesson Cycle Design October 13: Classroom Engagement Strategies November 10: Writing Essentials January 19: Connecting Reading & Writing February 9: Text Sets with Thematic Units and Creating & Implementing Formative Assessments March 8: Differentiation for Student Success