Participants will learn how the development of literacy skills within the disciplines builds knowledge and content expertise. Learn about the best practices for developing reading and writing in the disciplines/content areas. Explore brain-based research and how it impacts teaching and learning. Discover strategies that help students to focus on academic tasks. Participants will be provided … Continue reading "Developing Literacy in the Disciplines with Katherine McKnight"

Presenter: Andrea Hallett, Guidance DIrector at MSAD #1 Overview: School Personnel show remarkable grit and compassion. They chose a career that requires them to pass knowledge on to others in varied and engaging ways, to keep the attention of and hopefully ignite the curiosity of students, every day, multiple times a day. They are under … Continue reading "Virtual Session: Compassion Fatigue"

Presenter: Katherine McKnight, Ph.D. -  - - - - Date: to be determined - - - - - Outcomes and Topics The Goals of this Professional Development Day Include: To clarify how the development of literacy skills within the disciplines builds knowledge and content expertise. To learn about the best practices for developing reading and … Continue reading "Developing Literacy in the Disciplines, grades 4-12"