Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Trainer Institute
Dates for This Event
- February 13, 20, & 27, 2026
- Hybrid event that includes self-paced course work and 3 two-hour synchronous sessions
Essential Questions
- Why are Text Structures fundamental to all students’ success?
- How do you plan reading assignments in all content areas?
- How does focusing on Reading Comprehension Strategies help address a reading gap in grades 3-12?
- How do you provide professional learning on Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies to educators in your school or district?
Unlock the Ability of Your Students!
Are you looking to transform your students' learning experiences so they can meet the demands of the 21st-century classroom? Attendees will learn the knowledge and skills needed to empower students to become critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and successful learners. You'll learn how comprehension strategies and text structures are essential for fostering these skills, enabling your students to analyze complex texts, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.
Address the Educational Gap with Confidence: This event is your chance to be part of the solution. We provide educators with the tools and strategies to bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and the demands of today's curriculum. If you've ever felt frustrated with the need to increase the rigor of your lessons, this is the place to start.
Transform Challenges into Opportunities: As educators, we often face the challenge of integrating new strategies within the constraints of existing curriculums and resources. This event is specifically designed to address these challenges. You'll learn from experienced professionals how to navigate and overcome these hurdles, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation in your classroom.
By attending, you’re not just signing up for another seminar but stepping into a realm of educational transformation. Here, you’ll find not just answers to your current teaching challenges but also a community of like-minded professionals striving to make a real difference in the world of education.
Join us and be part of shaping the future of teaching and learning in K-12 education.
Learning Goals
Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies provides educators with a roadmap for using text structures to improve comprehension and learning outcomes by providing students with a process to analyze text.
You Will Be Able To...
- Justify the importance of Comprehension Strategies.
- Select appropriate texts and Comprehension Strategies for specific content area expectations.
- Tailor activities to suit different age groups and learning abilities.
- Facilitate collaborative learning experiences that promote discussion, analysis, and synthesis.
- Plan lessons to incoroporate text structures and specific Comprehension Strategies.
- Increase students' ability to draw conclusions, make inferences, and identify main ideas.
- Plan meaningful and challenging standards-driven lesson assignments that integrate content, grade level writing expectations, and comprehension.
You Will Know...
- The seven Comprehension Strategies most commonly assessed.
- The relationship between comprehension strategies and text structures.
- The importance of selecting appropriate texts and strategies for specific content area expectations.
- Comprehension strategies and the vocabulary and steps associated with each.
What You Will Receive
In addition to learning how to facilitate and redeliver the training for Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies, participants will receive a trainer kit that includes the following resources and materials:
- The Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies book
- The Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Training of Trainer Guide (Presentation Notes)
- The Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Flip Cards
- Discount on future material orders
- Access to presentation slide decks (once materials for your participants are purchased)
- 12 month Learning-Focused Online membership
- Trainer Newsletter
When and Where
This virtual institute is designed for self-paced coursework and synchronous learning through Zoom. The synchronous learning will consist of 3 two-hour sessions.
Location
- Wherever your computer is located.
Dates
- February 13, 20, & 27, 2026
Time
- 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration
Act fast, get your materials in time
- Registration for the institute is $650 per person.
- Learning is better in teams! Register three people and receive a $150 discount off the third registration fee!
- Participants are accepted on a full-payment, first-come, first-served basis only. Register today to get a quote.
