For students to fully grasp the concepts and information  invarious content areas, they need to develop the skills to read and write proficiently within those subjects, making reading and writing instruction essential. Educators will gain practical tools and planning frameworks to strengthen literacy instruction in their disciplines and deepen students’ understanding of the content.

Participants will study research-backed comprehension strategies for accessing complex texts, methods to increase students' background knowledge and vocabulary, text-based discussion protocols, and writing strategies to increase students’ understanding of content and qualities of writing.