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 seven-part 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 seven-part series will offer the following sessions: September 5, 2024 - Understanding and Analyzing the ELAR Standards September 6, 2024 - Crafting an Effective Lesson Cycle with the ELAR TEKS October 11, 2024 - Incorporating Foundational Skills in Tier 1 Instruction November 8, 2024 - Building Writers from the Sentence Level & Authentic Grammar January 17, 2025 - The Essentials of Writing Instruction February 14, 2025 - Connecting Reading & Writing in the ELAR Classroom March 7, 2025 - Differentiation for Student Success