professional development

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Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend the Building Readers for Life Summer Conference

When the rhythm of the school year gives way to the different pace of summer, a teacher’s thoughts often turn to professional development. When I attend conferences, The Literacy Nest created the Building Readers for Life Summer Virtual Conference to meet those needs. Here are the Top Five Reasons You Should Attend the Building Readers…

How To Get the Most Out of Your Structured Literacy Professional Development

How To Get the Most Out of Your Structured Literacy Professional Development

If you are anything like me, you love going to conferences and workshops. Although I always wind up physically exhausted, I somehow also find myself energized and my batteries recharged. Professional development has so many wonderful benefits. You may discover a whole new vein of interest and develop a brand-new skill set. You can reignite…