Professional Learning
From Pioneer Valley Books
Professional Learning: Phonics Solutions
Phonics Solutions are professional learning opportunities created to support participants in understanding both the theory and practice of carefully sequenced, high-impact instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, reading, and writing. Each session spotlights the power of systemic phonics combined with dynamic literacy instruction. Additional follow-up options include modeling lessons and/or coaching during the implementation of the lessons. Pioneer Valley Phonics Solutions are designed to support classroom, intervention, English language learning (ELL), and special education teachers in delivering high-quality, research-based reading instruction.
1. In Tandem (Target Audience: K–2 Teachers)
This session focuses on teaching differentiated small-group instruction using In Tandem materials. Each lesson framework begins with a spotlight on fostering phonological awareness and phonics skills that are then tightly woven into reading and writing. Participants will walk away confident with both theory and practice when implementing In Tandem lessons. Half- or full-day options available.
2. Phonics Launch (Target Audience: Classroom Teachers or Interventionists for Whole or Small Group)
This session focuses on teaching differentiated small group or grade-level whole group using Phonics Launch materials. Each lesson framework begins with a spotlight on fostering phonological awareness and phonics skills that are then tightly woven into reading and writing. Participants will walk away confident with both theory and practice when implementing Phonics Launch lessons. Half- or full-day options available.
3. Phonics Storybooks (Target Audience: Classroom Teachers or Interventionists for Whole or Small Group)
This session focuses on using the Phonics Storybooks to develop phonics lessons for either whole-group or small-group settings. Following explicit demonstration of phonemic awareness and phonics activities, participants will walk away with an understanding of how to create a series of activities to complement the Phonics Storybooks. Half- or full-day options available.
4. Stepping Together: Shared Reading (Target Audience: K–2 Teachers)
This session focuses on using the Stepping Together: Shared Reading system for whole-class instruction. In this session, participants will gain confidence in delivering engaging lessons that include phonemic awareness, phonics, reading, and writing. Participants will leave knowledgeable and ready to implement Stepping Together lessons. Half- or full-day options available.
