Explore the principles of early childhood development and the latest research with our certified professional learning specialists.
Early Childhood Educators
Explore the principles of early childhood development and the latest research with our certified professional learning specialists.
Professional Learning to Support
Program Implementation
If you're using PreK On My Way, Scholastic's PreK curriculum, these sessions are a must! Participants will learn about the research behind the program, how to prepare and deliver lessons, and begin to implement developmentally appropriate best practices.
Getting Started with PreK On My Way
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: PreK Teachers
In this half-day session, participants will work side by side with an early childhood specialist to examine the PreK On My Way research foundations and components, participate in a modeled lesson, and prepare to teach PreK On My Way using developmentally appropriate best practices.
Diving Deeper with PreK On My Way
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: PreK Teachers
Explore deeper concepts and practices for using PreK On My Way in the classroom to plan, optimize, and evaluate lessons for responsive teaching.
Professional Learning to Support Instructional Practice
Develop early childhood literacy instructional practices and provide your youngest learners with a solid foundation to grow. Our early literacy specialists will equip your team with the latest research-backed strategies that young students need to succeed in school and beyond. Explore courses that support your early childhood initiatives.
Supporting Early Literacy Development
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: PreK–K Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Instructional Coaches
Discover creative ways to use a lesson plan for small groups. Plus, learn how students can work with names, letters, sounds, books, and writing to build early literacy skills.
Developing Literacy Through Environment and Dramatic Play
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: PreK–K Teachers and Instructional Coaches
Explore how combining learning and play supports early learning development. Participants create plans for a literacy-rich classroom that includes time for dramatic play.
Addressing the Whole Child
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: PreK–K Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Instructional Coaches
Learn how story time, music, dance, dramatic play, visual arts, and active conversations help children develop well-being and early literacy skills.
Comprehension and Read-Alouds
3 Hours | In Person or Virtual | Participants: PreK–K Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Instructional Coaches
Delve into the key elements of read-alouds and explore strategies to build comprehension in whole-group and small-group settings.
Instructional Coaching
Research indicates that effective professional learning must be both focused and continuous.1 Our literacy coaches deliver ongoing support to teachers, empowering them to successfully implement new curricula and embed evidence-based practices.
CUSTOMIZED
Coaching is tailored to the unique needs of teachers and their classrooms.
FLEXIBLE
Meet your needs and your schedule with virtual, in-person, or hybrid coaching options for individual teachers or entire teams.
COLLABORATIVE
Work with coaches to identify goals for student learning and next steps.
INFORMED
Coaches are all former educators and administrators trained in research-based early learning practices.
A Continuous Cycle of Improvement for Student Success
Our coaching goes beyond theory. We partner with educators to:
- Plan lessons and set goals.
- Practice new techniques.
- Refine skills and confidently implement new strategies.
