ANet’s unique Virtual Learning Modules are designed as quick (30-45 dedicated minutes) online courses sequenced on high impact topics in ELA, aimed at helping you tackle foundational topics first, and increasingly specialized topics as your knowledge builds. Each of these modules are currently free for all educators. To learn more about partnering with ANet, visit us at achievementnetwork.org.
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Gain a detailed understanding of the three shifts in ELA and learn about resources to help deepen your knowledge. |
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Share anytime with anyone who is unfamiliar with ELA’s three shifts or could use a refresher. |
Assembling the best thinking on how schools can support K-2 literacy development, this module explores the role of foundational skills, structured phonics, and Read Alouds that build world knowledge and vocabulary. * For K-2 classrooms |
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Use during summer training or at the beginning of the year to set a K-2 literacy vision. |
Introduction to Text Complexity Learn about the role of text complexity in advancing equity, while exploring its quantitative and qualitative components. Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to practice evaluating the complexity of texts. |
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Share at any time with anyone who is unfamiliar with text complexity or could use a refresher. |
Explore what TDQs are, why they matter, and how to craft them effectively. Recommended for anyone who would like to learn more about this essential practice. |
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Use as pre-work for a data meeting or planning meeting. |
Bringing to life Key Shift #3, this module explores why building world knowledge is essential to teaching literacy and advancing equity in the classroom. You’ll observe two teachers and study text sets centered around a topic of focus. |
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Use as pre-work for a planning meeting, or during teacher collaboration time. |
Juicy Sentences for English Language Learners This module gives an overview of research-based classroom practice that helps ELLs access complex grade-level texts. |
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Use as pre-work for a planning meeting, or during teacher collaboration time. |
ELA Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) These modules provide a detailed overview of the IPG and its roots within the standards and instructional equity. |
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Complete as pre-work for a classroom observation. |