EDUC 2000 – Improving Academic Literacy: Engaging Students in Academic Vocabulary

The Improving Academic Literacy (IAL) Project is a professional development opportunity sponsored by the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC). The goals of this project are to become familiar with and implement research-based literacy strategies that will increase students achievement for learners in grades K-8. The course will focus on working with a team of “master teachers” from each school to combine research-based strategies (IES Practice Guide) with implementation, feedback and coaching. Building administrators will invite master teachers based on their expertise, leadership abilities and their willingness to be observed and give/receive feedback.