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Reading conferences are one of my favorite ways to connect with students and help them reach their reading goals. You can learn so much about your students as readers when you incorporate reading conferences into your reading workshop. Be sure to grab my FREE Reading Conference Teacher Guide and check out the blog posts below.

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Reading Conference Teacher Guide

Get ready to meet the NEEDS of all your readers. This reading conference teacher guide will walk you through an easy to use framework for reading conferences. You'll also get access to all the forms and templates needed to get started with reading conferences in your classroom.

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Teaching literacy is a skill. It takes a lot of time, practice, and effort to be good at it. This podcast will show you how to level up your literacy instruction and make a massive impact with your students, all while having a little fun! Each week, my guests and I will share our literacy strategies, tips, and tricks so that you can feel confident in your ability to transform your students into life-long readers. So, put those ear buds in and join the conversation!

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You didn’t become a teacher to spend your rare free time scrolling Pinterest and searching on Google. Trust me friend, I have been there. That’s why this membership was created. When you join, you receive countless pre-planned resources without sacrificing engagement, rigor, and effectiveness. That means less planning and more teaching. Beyond the resources, you’ll gain a community of like-minded teachers. Are you ready to level up your instruction and maybe even find a new teacher bestie?

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With over a decade of experience working as a classroom teacher and school administrator, I understand the joys and challenges of teaching. That’s why I’m on a mission to make an impact by serving stellar upper elementary teachers just like you. Get ready, because I’m pulling out all the stops to ensure that you have the tools and confidence you need to build a literacy block that you’re proud of. One that excites you and your students while also meeting the standards. Oh yes, it’s totally possible to have both!