Event Registration - Collaborative Classroom

Collaborative Classroom is delighted to partner with Central WI Lutheran Schools to host a half-day of in-person professional learning on June 3rd, 2025! Leaders from Collaborative Classroom will facilitate two concurrent 3-hour sessions on reading and writing instruction. Using a variety of groupings and discussion protocols, these sessions drive structured leader and school-team discussions as educators delve into a vital examination of research-based literacy practices.

Concurrent Sessions Offered:

► Putting Readers First: Fostering Independent Learners Through Transformative Teaching

The ability to read is a fundamental right and a gateway to success, but becoming a reader means more than acquiring skills—it’s about fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. How can educators help students master essential reading skills while building the confidence and competence to tackle complex academic tasks, explore diverse ideas, and take ownership of their learning?
In this institute, we’ll explore transformative practices that put "readers first" by building confident, self-directed learners.

Participants will:

• Connect the science of reading with the science of learning to deepen instructional impact.

• Experience evidence-based lessons that integrate social skills development with comprehension instruction.

• Analyze lesson routines that build foundational skills while promoting independence.

• Learn strategies to create an environment where students view literacy as a tool for academic success, personal growth, and understanding the world.

• Educators will leave equipped with strategies to empower students to thrive as lifelong readers and independent learners, recognizing the transformative power of literacy in their lives.

► Bringing Writing to Life: Exploring the Research and Practice of Writing Instruction

Teaching writing as a distinct content area is essential for fostering effective communication, creativity, and critical thinking—skills vital for both academic and personal success. Despite its importance, writing instruction often takes a back seat in crowded schedules, leaving educators challenged to provide the time and guidance students need to grow as writers. This session unpacks the research and offers practical strategies to bring writing to life in your classroom.

Participants will:

• Learn how to build a thriving community of writers where students feel supported and inspired.

• Review research on effective writing instruction and its implications for practice.

• Experience lessons and strategies that engage students in purposeful daily writing for authentic audiences and encourage them to revise and apply learned skills.

• Consider ways to connect nonfiction reading and writing to deepen literacy development across content areas.

By prioritizing writing instruction, educators can equip students with the tools to express themselves, think critically, and grow into lifelong writers. Leave this session with lesson examples and professional resources to help you bring writing to life in your classroom.