Writing and Reading Comprehension Strategies Training of Trainers Institute

Become a trainer for your school or district!

Date for This Event

  • July 14-16, 2025, at the Learning-Focused Training Center in Asheville, NC

Essential Questions

  • Develop the ability to present Increase Critical Thinking with Writing.

  • Develop the ability to present Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies.

  • Understand the process of implementing Writing and Comprehension Strategies school wide.

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Building Capacity through Training of Trainers

Why attend this Trainers Institute?

We know that time and budget restraints do not always allow for scheduling onsite training with a Learning-Focused Instructional Specialist. Wouldn't it be convenient for a member of your school or district to host multiple training sessions throughout the year to meet your needs better? If you have already advanced your knowledge on accelerating learning and want to be certified to present Learning-Focused workshops in your school or district, then Training of Trainers is for you.

Learning-Focused Training of Trainers Institutes provide a pathway to advance knowledge of how exemplary practices and strategies are connected through a planning process and move implementation to the next level. Ideal for coaches, trainers, administrators, or anyone who wants to advance their knowledge, increase the quality of implementation, gain a deeper understanding of what has the most direct impact on student learning, and learn more strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Becoming a Certified Learning-Focused Trainer in your school or district allows more flexibility in training and personalized insights from colleagues who know your school and district's exact climate and needs.

Prerequisites:

You must attend the full-day training for

Attendance at these two trainings is mandatory to become a certified trainer. Your registration fee covers the cost for all three days.

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Your Facilitator

Wanda Humphrey

Wanda Humphrey has been an educator for 30 years. During her career, she has taught grades K-8, been a reading interventionist, school literacy coach and served as a district literacy coordinator. She is dedicated to cultivating literacy for all students and works with administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to intentionally utilize high-impact strategies during instruction.

Learning Goals

The Writing and Comprehension Strategies Training of Trainers Institute is an intensive institute focused on building capacity at the school and district levels.

You Will Be Able To...

  • redeliver professional development on Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies
  • redeliver professional learning on Increase Critical Thinking with Writing
  • support the implementation of Comprehension Strategies in all content areas
  • support the implementation of Writing to Raise Achievement

You Will Know...

  • how to facilitate and redeliver the Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies workshop accurately and effectively in your school/district
  • how to provide effective lesson feedback regarding the incorporation of specific comprehension strategies in all content areas
  • how to facilitate and redeliver the Increase Critical Thinking with Writing workshop accurately and effectively in your school/district
  • how to provide effective lesson feedback regarding the four principles of Writing to Raise Achievement

What You Will Receive

In addition to learning how to facilitate and redeliver the training for Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies and Increase Critical Thinking with Writing, participants will receive a trainer kit that includes the following resources and materials:

  • Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Trainer Guide (Presentation Notes)
  • Increase Critical Thinking with Writing Trainer Guide (Presentation Notes)
  • Discount on future material orders
  • Access to downloadable presentations
  • Lifetime membership to Learning-Focused Online (online platform for all trainer, teacher, and leadership resources)
  • Trainer Newsletter

When and Where

At Learning-Focused Training Center

Location

  • 200 District Dr. Ste 001, Asheville, NC 28803

Date

  • July 14-16, 2025

Time

  • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Our training center is designed for intimate training, with only 22 spots available.  We aim to provide a wonderful learning experience to help you grow your network through collaboration.

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Registration

Act fast, only 22 spots are available

  • Registration for the institute is $1200 per person.
  • Registration includes lunch, snacks, drinks, coffee, and other goodies.
  • Learning is better in teams! Register three people and receive a $150 discount off the third registration fee!
  • Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only. We must receive a signed quote to secure your spot.

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