Using ILEARN Benchmarks to Plan for Tier 2 ELA Instruction

Dive into the intricate world of literacy with our comprehensive workshop designed to enhance decoding skills, expand vocabulary knowledge, and deepen comprehension abilities. Participants will explore various word patterns, syllable structures, and text features to unlock the secrets of effective reading and analysis.

Workshop Sessions:

1. Decoding Mastery:

• Understand the six major syllable patterns to decode unknown words.
• Read grade-appropriate words with blends and common spelling patterns.
• Utilize word families and more difficult word structures when encountering unfamiliar words.

1. Vocabulary Expansion:

• Read multisyllabic words composed of roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
• Identify irregular contractions, possessives, and apply knowledge of text features.
• Distinguish between fact and opinion, analyze how authors support points with reasons and facts.

1. Text Analysis Techniques:

• Determine how words and phrases contribute meaning to literature through figurative language.
• Identify relationships among words, including multiple meanings, synonyms, and antonyms.
• Interpret information presented in diverse media formats and evaluate its accuracy and purpose.

1. Media Literacy and Critical Thinking:

• Analyze main ideas and supporting details across diverse media formats.
• Examine how media use words and images to attract attention and convey messages.
• Evaluate motives behind the presentation of information and identify persuasive techniques and misleading information.

Join us for an enriching journey through the fundamentals of literacy, where decoding, comprehension, and critical analysis converge to empower confident readers and thinkers.

This event is open to teachers and instructional leaders in grades 3-8.

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ESC and CIESC Member Discounts

Is your school district a member of CIESC or another ESC in Indiana? You can register at a discounted price! Check the link below to verify your school district's ESC member status. Once ready you will click the registration option for an ESC Member District or CIESC Member District to receive the discount.

Are you a CIESC Member and have Member Credits to use or questions about Member Credits? Please reach out to Elizabeth Johnson [email protected].

Please note, you must use your school email address to receive the discounted ticket price.

Unsure if your school district is part of an ESC?

Check this spreadsheet to see if your school is listed!

Pay via Invoice

If you need to pay for your registration via invoice, you may do so by selecting your ticket and then choosing the invoice option at check out.

Cancellation Policy - Cancellations made before the payment settles (usually within 24 hours) will be 100% refunded. Cancellations made 7 calendar days or more in advance of the event date, will receive a 90% refund. Cancellations made less than 7 days of the event will receive a 75% refund.

Please note this event will be held in person. In the case of unforeseen circumstances (such as inclement weather or situations beyond our control), alternative arrangements will be considered. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for our commitment to in-person engagement.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Indiana Educational Service Center, 3500 Depauw Boulevard, Indianapolis, United States