Growing Avid and Skilled Readers, Writers, and Inquirers

Providing Professional Development for Teachers and Schools for More than Thirty-Five Years

Embracing the Continual Process of Learning

Events and Programs

Advancing Literacy offers a variety of professional development opportunities for teachers and school leaders. Learn from our staff developers in a variety of formats, virtually and in-person, addressing a range of topics.

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Ways to Partner with Us

Advancing Literacy staff developers and leaders partner with schools and districts at all stages of literacy instructions and offer a variety of professional development options.

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Resources

Advancing Literacy offers many free resources, from videos to booklists to assessment tools. Partner schools can access additional materials via their member login.

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Professional Development Events

August

Evidence-Based Methods of Teaching Writing

Aug 26, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025

October

Data-Based Small Groups to Support Readers with Developing Fluency, Comprehension, and Vocabulary

Oct 9, 2025 - Feb 26, 2026

For Literacy Coaches and Teacher Leaders: Supporting Data-Driven Coaching that Drives School Progress (5 days)

Oct 14, 2025 - Apr 21, 2026

Close Reading, Writing about Reading, and Book Clubs

Oct 22, 2025 - Jan 21, 2026

Leading Responsive, Data-Based Small Group Work in Writing; Leverage Assessment and Small Group Instructional Practices to Address Student Writers' Needs

Oct 23, 2025 - Feb 12, 2026