The Literacy Workshop Institute

Video Conference Schedule 2009-2010

September	October	November	December	January	February	March	April
Setting Up a Reading Workshop	Interactive Discussion Strategies	Lessons in Comprehension	Literature Study Groups	Classroom Talk & Interactions	Units of Study in the Reading Workshop	Reading Expository Texts	Visual Literacies

Year-Long On-Line Professional Development

Before Beginning, each Participant will Need:
o A copy of Around the Reading Workshop in 180 Days
o A journal for notes and observations
o Opportunities for peer observation, discussion and reflection

Monthly Requirements for Participants:
o Read and reflect on assigned Articles or Chapters from 180 Days
o Participate in monthly Video Discussions
o Try ONE of the suggested Learning Experiences in your classroom

Supports Offered for Monthly Sessions:
o Around the Reading Workshop in 180 Days as a resource
o Handouts Provided on Website
o Suggested additional readings
o Web - Based Resources (Blogs, Podcasts, NING site, Booklists)

Monthly Outline for ichat Video Conference:
o Presentation of Information
o Suggested Learning Experience Discussion
o Question and Answer Time