Language comprehension is a pivotal component of reading development. How do we intentionally grow our youngest learners’ language comprehension throughout our school day? In this workshop, we will examine and experience the ways read alouds, vocabulary instruction, talking, drawing, and writing build young readers’ and writers’ language comprehension and background knowledge. We will look at the ways these instructional practices can be implemented across the curriculum, including literacy, math, science, and play to create a cohesive, impactful learning experience for all children.

There will be two additional virtual follow-up sessions (dates to be determined).

PreK-2, Coaches, Curriculum Leaders, and Administrators

Recertification Certificates (5 points) will be given at the end of the PD workshop series after completion of an electronic exit survey.If you are unable to attend, please let Alison Dwier-Selden know as soon as possible and if you are able to provide a substitute to attend in your place. VaSCL has a no refund policy unless an event is canceled by VaSCL.

The registration deadline is January 24, 2023.

In the registration form below, required fields are indicated with a red asterisk. Once you have submitted the registration, the person or people whom you have registered will receive a confirmation email (with registration information included) within 24 hours.

If a participant is unable to attend the workshop please let Alison Dwier-Selden This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. know as soon as possible and also if you will provide a substitute to attend in your place. She will need to know the person’s name and an email address for confirmation.

The workshop fee is $149 for each participant who is a member of a school division that is a member of VaSCL. You can check here for member divisions.

The registration fee for participants from Non-Member school divisions is $199.

VaSCL has a no refund policy for workshop registrations. In the event that a workshop is canceled by VaSCL, refunds will be made in full.

If you would like to pay now by credit card or through a PayPal/credit account, you will be given an opportunity to do so below.

If payment is not made by credit card/PayPal account at registration, the person whom you identified as the Billing Contact will be sent an invoice for payment of your registration fee.