Grades K–8: Guided by the Shifts: Literacy
Professional Learning Workshop
Gain a deep understanding of today’s college- and career-ready standards to equip you with essential knowledge for your instructional practice.
Support college and career readiness
Understand the key characteristics of college and career readiness for literacy, how those characteristics progress across grades, and the development of a classroom culture that supports discourse and builds a culturally responsive environment.
Explore a key question during each segment of learning
What are the characteristics of college- and career-ready standards in English language arts (ELA)?
Define the three characteristics of college- and career-ready standards in ELA.
How does reading complex text support equitable instructional practices?
Explain the text complexity demands of college- and career-ready standards in ELA.
Why are evidence-rich tasks essential for college and career readiness?
Analyze the qualities of evidence-rich tasks and the implications of these tasks on college- and career-ready instruction.
Why are evidence-rich tasks essential for college and career readiness?
Reflect on the knowledge demands that complex texts and evidence-rich tasks present.
Designed with you in mind
This offering consists of three hours of professional skill practice and application for up to 30 participants. Your NWEA representative will help determine the best on-site or virtual delivery option to meet your needs.
On-site learning
Face-to-face session with a consultant
Virtual learning
Live instruction through our online portal
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