TITLE: The Next Step in Guided Reading: Focused Assessments and Targeted Lessons for Helping Every Student Become a Better Reader

DATE:  March 28 – May 9, 2016

REGISTRATION FEE:  $45 (plus purchase of book)

This online book study is a great way to learn the best research-based instructional advice available about guided reading and earn 1 CEU. This book study will focus on Jan Richardson’s The Next Step in Guided Reading, 2009, Scholastic. Participants will read the book and then respond to the online collaborative discussions. This book study is designed to provide you with “the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process…and detailed lessons for readers at all grade levels and at all reading stages from emergent through proficient.” Upon receipt of your paid registration, Dr. Karen Sumner will contact you with directions for beginning the online class. Participants must obtain their own copy of the book ($15.97 at http://amazon.com). If you have questions, contact Karen at ksumner@wresa.org, 828.774.5681, ext. 26. Contact Hours: 10