Join administrators and reading specialists from throughout the region for these professional development opportunities:

Supporting Teacher Growth with ELA Common Core Shifts

This course is for school-based administrators who are seeking  additional professional learning to support teacher practice in the area of literacy as it relates to the Common Core Shifts, specifically in the elementary grades. The six-module course will provide administrators with a total of 41 Act 45 hours (21 in class hours, 20 hours of outside assignments).

Cost: $300 per person

2023-24 Meeting Dates: October 6, November 3, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 5

Registration:  https://bit.ly/3ot7JeI 

RAC Reading Specialists’ Network

Join the RAC Reading Specialists' Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County. Each online session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students, teachers, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants.

Cost: Free

2023-24 Meeting Dates: September 29, November 17, February 2, April 12

Registration:  https://bit.ly/3MPUDCx

Instructional Coaches’ Network

Network Series Length: 9 sessions

Join a network of fellow instructional coaches for monthly professional learning workshops provided by Heather Moschetta, Instructional Coach Mentor for the PA Coach-Mentor Collaborative. Sessions will feature professional learning specific to the needs of instructional coaches, on topics determined by the network group and supported by PDE initiatives. The network is open to all coaches in the AIU, including literacy coaches, math coaches, technology coaches and instructional coaches. Contact Heather for information on how to join.

Cost: Free

2023-24 Meeting Dates:

• • • • • September 13
        • October 11
        • November 16
        • December 13
        • January 24
        • February 22
        • March 19
        • April 18
        • May 9

See Structured Literacy page for additional professional development opportunities for administrators and specialists.

The RAC room has limited samples of effective commercial programs and other educator resources to supplement and enhance classroom instruction and out-of-school learning. Reading Achievement Center staff are available to assist districts in reviewing curricular and instructional materials.