Courses, Workshops, and Lectures

Growing evidence shows that writing strengthens reading skills. Watch this short video about this powerful connection and the implications for classroom instruction from Betsy M. Duffy, MSEd, Director of Language Arts and Instruction at The Windward School. 

Winter 2024 Professional Development Courses and Workshops


  • Writing Skills
Expository Writing Instruction I - January Session

Dates: Three Wednesdays: January 17, 24, 31 (inclement weather day: February 7)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET
Instructor: Betsy M. Duffy, MS Ed
Recommended Participants: Administrators, Educators
Grades: K-12
Price: $625 (manual included)
Registration closes: January 3, 2024


Fall 2023 Professional Development Courses and Workshops



Register for Fall 2023 Courses

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Register online via credit card for The Windward Institute's fall classes and workshops. Enrollment is limited using the form below. 

Things to keep in mind when registering:

- All offerings are virtual.

- When you register for a workshop, a confirmation and reminder will be sent via email.

Select the class(es) you are interested in below. 

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FEATURED READING COMPREHENSION BUNDLES

Bundle 2 – 2 Classes: A Closer Look at Comprehension Lessons (optional follow-up coaching session included Monday, December 11)
  • Effective Teaching Methods for Informational Text in the Elementary Grades – Wednesday, November 29
  • The Role of Inference in Skilled Reading – Tuesday, December 5

INDIVIDUAL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

READING AND LANGUAGE SKILLS

The Language of Instruction for Powerful Learning: Topics and Techniques for Teachers
Effective Teaching Methods for Informational Text in the Elementary Grades
Follow-up Coaching Session: Effective Teaching Methods for Informational Text in the Elementary Grades Prerequisite: Effective Teaching Methods for Informational Text in the Elementary Grades)
Prerequisite: Effective Teaching Methods for Informational Text in the Elementary Grades)
The Role of Inference in Skilled Reading

WRITING SKILLS

SOCIAL & COGNITIVE SKILLS

Strengthening Executive Function Skills to Promote Social Skill Development
From Learning to Retention: Study Skills for Retention

MATH SKILLS

 

 

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