We are a Center at Lesley University, providing literacy professional learning for PreK-8 educators.
We are a PreK-grade 8 professional development center for teachers and administrators directed by Irene Fountas, literacy expert & author. We offer both short and long-term professional development offerings to meet the needs of schools and educators. We offering training in Literacy Collaborative, Reading Recovery, School Leadership, Coaching, Leveled Literacy Intervention, and other literacy topics. We also offer on-site professional development to schools and districts.
06/18/2026
Ready to reimagine writing in your classroom? Join us for two inspiring days of discovering mentor texts, nurturing student voice, and making writing meaningful for every learner.
Click the link to join us July 1-2! https://bit.ly/SU26-Wondrous-Words
06/16/2026
A supportive literacy classroom changes everything. Join us to explore practices that strengthen reading development and engagement for all students.
Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/SU2-Grad-Effective-Reading-Instruction
06/12/2026
đź“ŁNew Blog Post: Notebooks are more than places to record learning; they help students capture questions, observations, discoveries, and evolving ideas. Read how Heather Rodman explores the power of notebooks to nurture curiosity in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4vOD8pC
06/11/2026
Lead with clarity. Coach with purpose.
Build strong partnerships, navigate challenges, and gain practical tools to support every teacher—and every learner.
Register today! https://bit.ly/SU26-EIC
06/09/2026
What if writing became the most joyful part of your students’ day? In this hands-on workshop inspired by Wondrous Words, you’ll learn how to use mentor texts to ignite passion, purpose, and powerful craft moves in every student writer.
Register today: https://bit.ly/SU26-Wondrous-Words
06/04/2026
Turn favorite books into powerful opportunities for language growth. Explore how repeated read-alouds can deepen vocabulary, strengthen expressive language, and empower children to think critically, engage in rich discussions, and tell their own stories with confidence.
Click the link to register today! https://bit.ly/SU26-Dialogic-Reading
06/02/2026
Our July offerings are around the corner! Jump in and make waves this summer with meaningful professional learning and collaboration.
Click for more information and to register today! https://centerliteracyteaching.lesley.edu/professional-development/
05/28/2026
Take your word study practice to the next level by making your teaching more intentional, responsive, and effective. Join our 5-day institute starting July 20th.
Register today: https://bit.ly/SU26-Word-Study
05/26/2026
🎉Coming September 1, 2026: Literacy Coaching Network: Learn, Connect, Grow is a NEW professional learning community designed for literacy coaches, reading specialists, and teacher leaders featuring exclusive webinars, on-demand coaching support, practical tools, a members-only literacy resource library, book clubs, and meaningful connection.
Join the waitlist today! https://bit.ly/LCN-Waitlist
05/21/2026
Build a classroom where readers thrive. Learn practical strategies to support individual reading development while creating a strong community of learners in grades K–8.
Registration is open for our 8-week, online course. Enroll today! https://bit.ly/SU2-Grad-Effective-Reading-Instruction
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |