Winter 2018 In-Person Classes:
Student Testimonials:
 
Thank you for the joy you brought to the class, the vast knowledge, and giving me the desire to improve upon my practices.
---Winter 2018 Student
 
I feel like I will be more purposeful in my reading instruction.  I will also be much more organized with my groupings. THANK YOU!  This class has already helped me feel more confident when teaching reading.
---Winter 2018 Student
 
LOVE this class!  Strategy groups note taking, goal sheets, oh my!  So excited to impement more in my class!
---Winter 2018 Student
 
Kari Tunstill is a wonderful instructor and mentor.  I appreciate her candor and knowledge about reading.  I would take more workshots from her!
---Fall 2016 Student
 
Great class!  Is able to use right away in classroom!
---Fall 2016 Student
 
Such a timely class, very relevant and useful immediately for me.  I put things in to practice immediately.  Very well structured. 
 
---Fall 2016 Student
 
Loved that you can teach an old dog new tricks!  SO many ideas to consider that will make my instruction stronger. 
---Fall 2016 Student
 
This workshop was an inspiring experience.  Thank you!
---Fall 2016 Student
 
The class was organzied, focused and I felt that it was a valuable use of time.
 
---Fall 2016 Student
 
Fantastic instruction!  Great pacing and mix-up of activities! 
---Summer 2016 Student
 
I really enjoyed the saturation of this class.  Group activities were very dynamic.  I highly recommend Kari, as she is very knowledgable and supportive with students in the class. 
---Summer 2016 Student
 
Kari did a great job of or gazing different group/ independent work structures and keeping the learning accessible and engaging. 
---Summer 2016 Student
 
Thanks!  This was a great, informational and applicable class!!
---Summer 2016 Student
 
I loved this class!  I liked the structure.  Great choice of books too!
---Summer 2016 Student
 
Thank you!  Another great class.  Kari is very well-informed about best practices! 
---Summer 2016 Student
 
Fabulous!  Loved the variety of activities and the content has very valuable
---Summer 2016 Student
 
Everything that I anticipated about this class and wanted to get out of the class was covered!  Really enjoy this class. You are an amazing instructor. 
---Summer 2016 Student
Revitalizing Small Group and Independent Reading Instruction
 
Instructor: Kari Tunstill
 
Feeling like guided reading isn’t increasing your student’s reading skills?  Wondering if they are actually reading during independent reading time?  This class will help you to use assessment data to balance both small group and individual needs.  We will take a fresh look at the different types of small group possibilities; guided reading groups, strategy groups, one on one conferences, novel studies and reading partnerships.  This will help you to determine when and how to teach each type. You will be more confident when your students are actively reading during independent reading and using the skills you taught them with the strategies examined in No More Reading Without Support.
 
This course is perfect whether you are teaching a workshop model or a core reading program since each type has a small group and independent reading component. 
 
Students will:
•Analyze student data to inform instruction and individual reading needs
•Understand different types of small group structures: guided reading, strategy groups, one on one conferences
•Evaluate independent reading time for it’s effectiveness and determine best instructional practices
•Develop a plan for productive reading partnerships and book clubs
•Implement engagement strategies to answer the question, are my kids really reading?
•Create a schedule and organizational tools to fit it all in
 
You will receive a copy of No More Reading Without Support (Miller and Moss) and Teaching Reading in Small Groups: Differentiated Instruction for Building Strategic, Independent Readers (Serravallo).
 
Grades 1-6 (PSU: CI-810).
 
Saturdays Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 24  9:00-2:00
TINT Office/Classroom, Tigard
3 Quarter Credits (60 PDUs): $560 TINT Tuition +$180 PSU
Non-Credit (30 PDUs): $560 TINT Tuition
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