Literacy Instruction Across Content Areas CTLE Courses

These courses explore literacy foundations and extend to strategies for strengthening reading, writing, vocabulary, and communication across content areas. Participants will examine approaches that support diverse learners and consider how digital tools can enhance engagement and deepen understanding in every discipline.

Literacy Instruction Across Content Areas

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Course A: Integrating Foundations of Literacy Instruction

Course A: Integrating Foundations of Literacy Instruction

Literacy skills are not limited to literacy class; rather, they are essential skills needed to learn in every subject. Learn about what foundations of literacy are key for success in all academic classes, from math to social studies.

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Course B: Reading Across the Curriculum

Course B: Reading Across the Curriculum

Explore strategies to foster reading comprehension and active engagement with texts in all subject areas. This course focuses on scaffolding reading skills so students can confidently interpret, analyze, and apply information in diverse academic contexts.

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Course C: Writing Across the Curriculum

Course C: Writing Across the Curriculum

Writing is a powerful tool for learning, not just for expressing ideas. This course examines ways to integrate purposeful writing tasks into every discipline to deepen understanding and promote clear, effective communication.

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Course D: The Role of Vocabulary in Content Area Literacy

Course D: The Role of Vocabulary in Content Area Literacy

Understanding subject-specific vocabulary is key to mastering content. This session investigates methods to teach vocabulary in meaningful contexts, helping students unlock and retain new terminology across subject areas.

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Course E: Supporting Literacy Skills for ELLs/MLs

Course E: Supporting Literacy Skills for ELLs/MLs

English Language Learners (ELLs) face unique challenges in building literacy. This session offers practical approaches for supporting ELLs’ reading, writing, and communication skills within all subject classrooms.

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Course F: Technology and Literacy Integration

Course F: Technology and Literacy Integration

Digital tools present new opportunities for literacy instruction across subjects. This session explores integrating technology to support reading, writing, and communication skills, while promoting digital literacy for all students.

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Course G: Scaffolding Content to Develop Literacy for ELLs/MLs in STEM

Course G: Scaffolding Content to Develop Literacy for ELLs/MLs in STEM

STEM subjects present unique linguistic and conceptual challenges for English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners. This course focuses on strategies to make STEM content accessible through visual supports, hands-on learning, structured language supports, and inquiry-based instruction.

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Course H: Oral Language and Classroom Discourse for ELLs/MLs

Course H: Oral Language and Classroom Discourse for ELLs/MLs

Oral language development is foundational to literacy and academic success. This course explores how to create classroom environments that promote meaningful speaking and listening opportunities for ELLs/MLs through structured discussions and collaborative learning.

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