Literacy in School-Age Programs

Professional Learning Community

Course Description:

 BOSTnet’s Literacy series is designed to take OST programs through a step-by- step  process to develop a literacy-rich program environment that supports literacy  development in alignment with EEC’s QRIS and Core Competencies, the new  Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and WIDA standards, and seminal research  including the report “Turning the Page: Refocusing Massachusetts for Reading  Success”. BOSTnet’s Literacy Capacity Assessment Tool and supporting system, used  throughout the series to guide program self-assessment and learning, aligns with the  standards and best practices above. Each session explores a different facet of these  essential resources, tools and best practices related to literacy development. Sessions include: Understanding Children’s Learning Needs, Addressing the Literacy Needs of ELL and Special Needs Learners, Aligning with the Curriculum Frameworks and WIDA Standards, Partnering with Schools, Family Literacy, Multicultural Literacy, Creating a Programmatic Culture of Literacy, Thematic Curriculum and Project Based Learning, Infusing Literacy into OST, and Summer Learning.

If you complete all 10 sessions you are elibiable to request and cover the cost of the  2.5 CEU through BOSTnet

More Information

EEC Training Hours: 5

CEU: 0.5

Core Competency Alignment: Program Planning and Development

QRIS Standard Alignment: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development

This training is funded in part by the Department of Early Education and Care              

and sponsored by the Southeast Education Professionals Partnership

Lead Agency - Child Development and Education, Inc.