Virtual Summer Symposium July 12-13, 2022
A symposium is defined as a gathering at which a number of experts in a particular field discuss a particular subject. We've assembled an amazing team of influential educators who are experts in their craft to bring you exactly what educators across Florida are asking for.
Our symposium will be virtual and spots will be limited once registration opens.
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Open to ALL Florida educators
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teachers, coaches, interventionists, specialists, administrators, district leaders, and professors
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Choose your breakout sessions based on need
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Virtual so that you can enjoy your free time
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Our most-requested professional learning related to content, instruction, and BEST ELA Standards
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Sessions for K-12 ELA: targeted, research-based strategies designed for "next day" implementation
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Most of our presenters were involved in writing the BEST ELA Standards
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20-hour Professional Development Certificate for all attendees who attend both days
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Panel Q&A discussion to get all of your questions answered
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ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
Day One
Meeting the Needs of Our ELL Students
The Reading Brain
BEST ELA Overview K-5
BEST ELA Overview 6-8
BEST ELA Overview 9-12
Effective Writing Instruction: Building Success for All Learners
The Understanding and Instruction of Poetry
Day Two
Dyslexia Basics: What Every Educator Needs to Know
BEST in Practice: Implement Inquiry-based Instruction with 6-8 Tier 1 Newsela Collection
What Exactly is The Science of Reading and How Do We Scaffold for Differentiated Instruction
Stacking the BEST Standards for Integrated Instruction
Rhetoric: Basics and Beyond
Meaningful Monitoring: Of Learning, For Learning, & As Learning
B.E.S.T. ELA Foundational Skills and Strategies for Secondary Students
Meet Your Presenters
Dr. Judith Cohen
Dr. E. Judith Cohen is the Director of Clinical Experiences and teaches literacy courses in the Special Education Program in the School of Education and Human Development, at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida. In addition, she serves as the current president of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)-Florida Branch.
Previously, she was a classroom teacher and clinician at the McGlannan School for 20+ years, where she taught students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and related language and reading disabilities. She also worked as an educational consultant for the Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, and maintained a private practice, where she provided diagnostic teaching for students with reading disabilities. She has presented at numerous conferences and professional development workshops, both locally and nationally. Her area of expertise focuses on evidence-based strategies that promote student growth in language and literacy, particularly for students with dyslexia.
Amy Faust Fraser
Amy is a Professional Learning Specialist offering professional development to educators across the country on the use and deployment of ACCESS and ELL standards and other WIDA tools and resources.
Amy, from Chanhassen, MN, has been both an ESL and classroom teacher. She spent 11 years as a classroom teacher in southern California, where she was trained in SIOP. Amy then returned to Minnesota and has been working as an instructional coach and most recently as RtI Coordinator. She has a B.A. in elementary education with a minor in Spanish from the College of Saint Benedict and an M.A. in elementary education specializing in reading and language arts from California State University–Long Beach.
Carrie Perry
Carrie holds a B.S. in English Education from FSU and an M.A. in Communication Studies from UNC-G.
She served as a member of the Development Committee for Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards in English
Language Arts and is closing out her 2nd year as Executive Director of the Florida Council of Teachers of English. Prior to moving to Florida, Carrie worked as an Instructional Supervisor in Virginia, providing PD to teachers and creating educational resources for teachers and students. A lifelong educator with over
30 years’ experience in the field, Carrie is a fellow of the Central Florida Writing Project (affiliated with
the National Writing Project) and has published numerous books and articles for ELA teachers.
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Robin Deitrichs
Robin has been recognized as one of Florida’s High Impact teachers. She is a recipient of the Crystal Apple Educator award for community involvement. At the district level, she has designed standards and aligned instructional modules for district wide use and served on the Florida Department of Education’s committee for revising the state learning standards. Robin has also published educational articles and blog posts targeting literacy instruction at both the state and national levels. She is currently a fifth-grade teacher in Volusia County and an adjunct professor at Stetson University. Robin believes in the power of literacy beyond the bell, and is the
creator of the DaVinci Club, an after-school literacy club promoting reading, the arts and STEM, which is
supported by the Hollis Institute for Educational Reform.
Amy Faust Fraser
Amy is a Professional Learning Specialist offering professional development to educators across the country on the use and deployment of ACCESS and ELL standards and other WIDA tools and resources.Amy, from Chanhassen, MN, has been both an ESL and classroom teacher. She spent 11 years as a classroom teacher in southern California, where she was trained in SIOP. Amy then returned to Minnesota and has been working as an instructional coach and most recently as RtI Coordinator. She has a B.A. in elementary education with a minor in Spanish from the College of Saint Benedict and an M.A. in elementary education specializing in reading and language arts from California State University–Long Beach.
Dr. Judith Cohen
Dr. E. Judith Cohen is the Director of Clinical Experiences and teaches literacy courses in the Special Education Program in the School of Education and Human Development, at Florida International University (FIU), Miami, Florida. In addition, she serves as the current president of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)-Florida Branch.
Previously, she was a classroom teacher and clinician at the McGlannan School for 20+ years, where she taught students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and related language and reading disabilities. She also worked as an educational consultant for the Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, and maintained a private practice, where she provided diagnostic teaching for students with reading disabilities. She has presented at numerous conferences and professional development workshops, both locally and nationally. Her area of expertise focuses on evidence-based strategies that promote student growth in language and literacy, particularly for students with dyslexia.
And of course, Rebecca and Shannon!
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B.E.S.T. Standards Implementation Package
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Features
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Collaborative development of customized implementation plan
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Priority Matrix
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Inventory
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Action Plan
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Initial 2 Day Training
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On-site or Virtual
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Up to 100 Attendees
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District Coaching Visit Bimonthly (every other month)
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Full Day of On-site Coaching
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Monthly Trouble-shooting Conference Call
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90 Minute Monthly Call
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Unlimited Attendees
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Targeted Training for Year 2 and 3
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2 Day Training
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On-site or Virtual
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Up to 100 Attendees
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Please note that a limited number of comprehensive implementation packages are available in order to ensure our capacity to meet the need for ongoing support.
Stand-Alone Professional Learning Sessions
Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards Overview: The methodology behind integrated instruction
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Ideal for a webinar of half-day session
Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards by Grade-band (k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
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These are full-day workshops with include hands-on instructional strategies and planning tools.
Secondary Foundational Skills Toolkit: Understanding foundational skills and how to teach them explicitly and systematically
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Ideal for a webinar or half-day session
The Science of Reading: Break down the basics behind the newest buzzword in education. How to employ science and strategy to design an explicit, systematic instructional model
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Ideal for a webinar or half-day session
Assessments: How to evaluate, develop, and get the most out of your measures
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Ideal as a webinar or half-day session
Resources: All tasks require tools; learn the tricks of the trade to make instruction more impactful
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Ideal for a webinar or half-day session
BEST ELA Standards Implementation Guide
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Ideal for a multi-session webinar or half-day session
Scaffolding for Differentiated Instruction​
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Ideal for webinar or half-day session
CERP K-12 Reading Plan Support​
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Ideal as a series of conference calls with key leadership
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Follow-up district wide training is recommended
The Four Horsemen: Reading, Foundations, Vocabulary, and Communications
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Ideal as a half-day overview or full-day workshop
Implementation: The Science, The Team, The Process
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Ideal as a webinar or conference call with key leadership
Instructional Materials Selection
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Ideal as a series of conference calls with key leadership
Note:: Sessions can be combined to meet specific needs. Parent Literacy Workshop can be added to any onsite visit.
District/School/Teacher Coaching
Due to the customizable nature of coaching, packages will be created and tailored on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please submit a quote request or contact us below.