Returning to our Roots: Crafting Empowering Learning
We will reinvigorate SEED’s mission by designing Project-Based Learning units infused with best practices in Dual Language and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Raising a Community of Writers
We aim to cultivate passionate, independent student writers, as well as to grow as teachers and leaders. We all teach Writing Workshop (WW). Our goal is to give students meaningful writing experiences that reflect their identities, as well as encourage collaboration, perseverance, and a love for writing.
Know Better, Do Better – The Science of Reading
This team of primary grade teachers strives to learn more about evidence-based best practices to support early reading acquisition for all students, including English Learners and students with disabilities. By attending training sessions with a variety of professional development providers like The Reading League, as well as working with various consultants like those from the Right to Read Project, the team aims to transfer current research findings in neuroscience and cognitive psychology to classroom practices.
Social Justice and Empowerment Through Literacy and Dialogue in English Classes
This team to implement and improve curriculum in their English department to make it more relevant to 21st century notions of social justice and empowerment.
Building a Community of Literacy Leaders
This team of teachers plans to level up their existing Literacy Inquiry Group by attending literacy and EL trainings and partner with experts.
Writing Achievement for All: A Path for 9th – 12th Grade
This team of high school English and social science teachers will integrate engaging, effective, grade-appropriate writing strategies in their curricula to create a pathway for lesson planning and instruction from 9th to 12th grade.