ICYMI, last night we had our second session in our symposium series. Our speakers Ellie Drago-Severson and Maurice Sykes discussed topics of challenges in leadership, human potential, and the courage to lead. Click here to sign up for future sessions: bit.ly/3MBrz0V

I really love 💕 Lauren Gould’s chart. They bring me lots of joy.

TC Advancing Literacy

Amazing !!! #TCAdvLit

Come join us for an amazing opportunity for coaches and lead teachers on Long Island!!

'Let’s think a little less about what divides us and more about what unites us. We can be on the same path with folks who think differently than us.' ~ Mary Ehrenworth

#TCRWP #TCAdvLit

The #SaturdayReunion never disappoints! My brain is on fire after listening to Carl talk about Coaching into Kids Conversations #TCRWP #AdvancingLiteracy #RSDreading

'The children we serve are the sum of what we give them. Everything that you do matters.' - Maryanne Wolf

Maryanne Wolf & Teachers College, Columbia University President Thomas Bailey joined Mary Ehrenworth to close the Saturday Reunion!

#TCAdvancingLiteracy #TCReunion #SaturdayReunion

So grateful for such an amazing team of colleagues and amazing teachers from across the world joining us today!!! Teachers College, Columbia University #tcadvancingliteracy

One of my most favorite days is getting to share great ideas with amazing teachers!!! #tcadvancingliteracy

Excited to build more academic language opportunities into our interactive read alouds. Thank you, Anna Sheehan! 📚 #saturdayreunion

Standards focused read aloud …to assessment… to small group work- in 1 workshop! ⁦JudyJacobsParkwayPOB⁩ ⁦POB Schools⁩ ⁦Anna Sheehan⁩ ⁦Jim Bolen⁩

Exciting update:
The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) will transition to the ‘Advancing Literacy’ initiative at Teachers College. Learn more here:
readingandwritingproject.org/blog/advancing…

Classroom Libraries 101
Tip #1: Curate Your Collection

This week we’re talking all about classroom libraries! The first step towards creating the ultimate classroom library is to curate your collection. Watch for tips. #tcrwp

Tip #4: Reflect

Think back on your values. Does your classroom reflect them? Think about the students who will come through your doors. Does it inspire them? Think about the learners who you will support. Does it match them?
Use our observation lenses to guide you . #tcrwp

Tip #2: Determine Your Floor Plan & Layout

Get out some paper and a pencil and begin sketching your dream classroom layout. Pro tip: grab your teaching bestie and have them help you. Play around with where you might put furniture, set up your rug, and organize your library.

Happy Monday! We're back for week 2 of our back to school tips.

Setting Up Your Classroom
Tip #1: Think About Your Values

Before you begin physically moving things, stop and reflect on what you value for your classroom.

#tcrwp #backtoschool

Tip #3: Choose and Plan Your Read Alouds

Need a great beach read? Grab your first unit read aloud(s) and get an invaluable jumpstart on your planning while you soak up the summer sun.

Remember, read aloud is a place to reinforce ALL the work of your unit.

#tcrwp #readaloud

Tip #2: Unpack Your First Units

You can get a jumpstart on unit planning right now! It helps to orient to the unit by:

*Reading the Overview
*Studying the Anchor Charts
*Looking at the “In This Session” Sections
*Flagging and Labeling Small Groups & Conferences

#tcrwp #teacher

What You Can Do NOW to Prep For Fall
Tip #1: Think About Transfer

Summer slide got you down? Not anymore! Help your students by reminding them what they already know from last year. Make explicit connections between what they've already done and what they're about to do.

#tcrwp

You're Invited...
Over the next 8 weeks, we will be sharing tips & tricks to help you hit the ground running in the fall. Check out our Teacher Bootcamp Schedule to see the topics we'll be covering. You won't want to miss this! #tcrwp