Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Trainer Institute: Starts February 13, 2026

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.

Dates: February 13, 20, & 27, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM ET each date

Location: Virtual (includes self-paced course work and 3 two-hour synchronous sessions)

Price: $650 per person (includes materials valued at $350) 

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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.

 

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Essential Questions

Essential Questions for this event

  • 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?

By the end of this event... 

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.

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 incorporate 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.
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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: (valued at $350):

  • 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 ($25)
  • Resources will be shipped to your prior to the start of this training

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When and Where

Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Trainer Institute: Starts February 13, 2026.

Location:
This virtual workshop is designed for self-paced coursework and synchronous learning through Zoom. The synchronous learning will consist of 3 two-hour sessions. Attend anywhere you can be on your computer with internet and can concentrate.


Online Meeting Dates:
February 13, 20, & 27, 2026

Time:
8:30AM - 10:30AM ET


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Register by February 1, 2026

  • Register by February 1, 2026 in order to allow for the workshop materials to be delivered to you in time for the first meeting.

  • Participants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only. To secure your spot, register today!

  • When checking out, make sure to provide the shipping address where you want the materials to arrive.

Register for the Increase Critical Thinking with Comprehension Strategies Trainer Institute: Starts February 13, 2026:

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend this event?

K–12 teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and district support staff.

Are there any Prerequisites for this event?

This event does not have any prerequisites for participating.

How do I register myself or a team for this event?

In the "How many people are you registering?" section above, change the quantity to how many people you want to register. Then, add each participant's name and email address in the field provided. Lastly, click Add to Cart.

You will then click on View Cart or Check Out to purchase the event registrations with a credit card or an invoice (if you are a school or district we can send you an invoice for you to pay with a check).

Is Academic Credit provided for the event?

As a Learning-Focused professional development participant, you may qualify for academic credit through your school or district. You may request a certificate of attendance by emailing customerservice@learningfocused.com, based on 10 hours of professional
development for this event.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend an event you have registered for, contact Learning-Focused through email at
customerservice@learningfocused.com or by calling 866-955-3276 no later than 30 calendar days prior to the start of the event to
request a credit that can be used for Learning-Focused products or events.

After the 30-day timeframe, you are ineligible for a credit, but you may send a nonregistered person in your place, with registration
confirmation or written authorization from you.

For all cancellations, there is a $50 processing fee.

What are the Terms and Conditiions?

Learning-Focused reserves the right to reschedule a session because of low registration. In the unlikely event of the institute being
rescheduled, all registrants will be notified and will receive full refunds or be able to transfer their registration to another date.