Session Date: March 20, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa, Stowe, VT
Cost: $150.00
Presenter: Rachael Gabriel
Focus: Disciplinary Literacy
Target Audience: Middle and High School Educators
Includes: Continental Breakfast and Lunch
Workshop Overview:
Join Dr. Rachael Gabriel, author of Doing Disciplinary Literacy: Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas, for a transformative workshop on integrating literacy instruction into discipline-specific content areas. This session will empower middle and high school educators to enhance academic engagement across all content areas.
In this practical workshop, Rachael will share insights from her book, offering a clear framework for addressing the critical question teachers face: How can we support literacy development while meeting the demands of content-specific goals? Through her work, you’ll learn how to engage students in the authentic activities and processes of your content area, moving beyond traditional reading strategies to embrace the literate practices unique to each discipline.
REGISTER HERE!What You’ll Learn:
- Discipline-Specific Literacy Strategies: How to deepen your understanding of the texts, practices, and habits of mind in your subject area to model, teach, and integrate literacy in ways that are meaningful and effective.
- Meta-Discursive Awareness: Equip your students with the skills to navigate the distinct texts, language, and structures found in different disciplines, helping them build confidence in their reading and writing abilities.
- Creating Equity in Literacy Instruction: Learn to design inclusive literacy practices that support diverse learners and provide equitable access to content, choice, and engagement.
- Practical Tools and Activities: Gain immediate access to exercises and strategies that can be used in your classroom, whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran looking to refresh your approach.
Who Should Attend:
- Middle and high school teachers across content areas who want to strengthen their literacy instruction.
- Educators looking to connect literacy and discipline-specific content better to engage students.
- Teachers interested in learning how to bridge the gap between disciplinary knowledge and literacy practices.
Workshop Highlights:
- Expert Guidance: Direct insights from Dr. Rachael Gabriel, a leader in disciplinary literacy, on how to integrate reading and writing effectively within your subject area.
- Engaging Content: Learn through real-world examples and research-based strategies designed for your discipline.
- Collaborative Learning: Participate in interactive discussions and group activities that help you apply strategies in your classroom.
BIO:
Rachael Gabriel
Rachael Gabriel is a Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Connecticut. She is the author of more than fifty refereed articles and the author or editor of seven books for literacy teachers, leaders, and education researchers. Rachael currently teaches courses for educators and doctoral students pursuing a specialization in literacy and is Editor-in-Chief of The Reading Teacher. A former teacher and reading specialist, Rachael’s research is focused on literacy instruction, leadership, and intervention, as well as policies related to teacher development and evaluation. Her current projects investigate how educators and school leaders build collective capacity, state literacy policies, and discipline-specific literacy instruction.
