Instructor/Facilitator: Aimee Volk

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T&L 2900: Disciplinary Literacy

In this course, educators will develop foundational knowledge and skills in disciplinary literacy, with a focus on integrating effective reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking strategies into classroom practice. Over the span of three full-day sessions, participants will explore key disciplinary literacy concepts aligned to the following topics: (1) reading, (2) writing, and (3) critical thinking and academic language.
August 11-25, 2025

T&L 2900: Disciplinary Literacy 201

This independent study course builds on the foundational understandings developed in Disciplinary Literacy 101. Participants will deepen their application of disciplinary literacy by designing and implementing a comprehensive unit that integrates reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking into daily instruction.
September 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025

T&L 2900: Disciplinary Literacy 301

This independent third-level course in the Disciplinary Literacy series focuses on deepening implementation with attention to student engagement, classroom talk, and questioning. Educators will explore how disciplinary literacy practices-reading, writing, speaking, academic discussion, and critical thinking-affect student-centered learning, particularly with intentional planning within the block schedule.
September 1, 2025 to April 1, 2026