SHIFTING THE BALANCE: K-2

If you are a K-2 teacher, coach, interventionist, or school leader who wants to make sure early literacy practices make it easier, not harder for children to learn to read, this course is for you. This course is offered by Jan Burkins & Kari Yates, based on their groundbreaking book Shifting the Balance:6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. In this course you’ll be invited to take an honest second look at current literacy practices, bravely considering the question, “What needs to shift?” Jan and Kari will unpack the why and the how behind each of the six critical shifts to early literacy instruction, aligning current practices with brain science. You will leave with practical and powerful instructional moves you can make starting immediately. If you’re ready to learn, reflect, and have some fun along the way, we hope you’ll join us.