School-based PD

On-site professional development is often the most powerful. Services offered:

• Lab-site demonstration teaching;

• In class coaching;

• Individual grade and whole staff workshops;

• Multi-day residencies;

• Coaching the coach(es);

• Curriculum planning meetings;

• Strategizing with administration around a school or district’s literacy instruction;

• Ongoing email support, post visit.

A combination of all or some of these is usually quite effective in implementing change and building teacher capacity. Let’s talk and come up with a plan that meets your school’s needs!  

Conferences and Institutes

As a regular presenter at national and international conferences, Dan is available for:

• Keynote Speeches;

• Breakout Sessions;

• Multi-day reading and writing institutes.

Digital Support

Dan has designed and led Webinars and Skype seminars, and will plan Internet-based support according to your needs.

Dan offers professional development in all aspects of reading and writing workshop, grades 2-12, including:

• Individual reading and writing conferences;

• Small group reading and writing instruction;

• Curriculum and lesson planning;

• Reading and writing workshop 101;

• Teaching mechanics and conventions in reading and writing workshop.