Teaching and Learning Branch
TEXT COMPLEXITY TRAINING
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ON PDMS
LIBRARIAN TRAINING
January 28, 2013
January 29, 2013
Wallace Wallin Training Center
Resource Room
701 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Milford Middle School
Board Room
612 Lakeview Avenue
Milford, DE 19963
Librarian Training
Course # 1919
Librarian Training
Course # 1920
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own (11:30 – 12:30)
Lunch on your own (11:30 – 12:30)
The new Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy place special emphasis
on the importance of students reading texts that are on grade level. To address this focus, the
Standards outline a new text complexity analysis model that can help educators select literary and
informational texts for core instruction. The model offers a lens through which we can validate that
the texts we ask students to read are of appropriate grade-level complexity to address these new
standards.
Librarians play a crucial role in the transition to the Common Core; as such, Librarians will receive
an overview of the text complexity model and have an opportunity to put the model “in action” by
utilizing a text complexity rubric and placemat for print materials. In addition, Librarians spend
valuable time assisting teachers with the location of or supply teachers with instructional materials.
UDLib/Search and a DOE Instructional Technology Consultant will be available to train and work
with librarians in locating both print and non-print resources.
Participants are welcome to bring texts used in their schools to create a placement placemat for use
by their teachers and resources for digital text to share. Participants are encouraged to bring a
laptop to work on in the afternoon.
If you have any questions, please contact DDOE at 302-735-4180. Registration is now open on
PDMS.
01/04/2013
Theresa Bennett
P age |1
Teaching and Learning Branch
TEXT COMPLEXITY TRAINING
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ON PDMS
ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING
January 28, 2013
January 31, 2013
Wallace Wallin Training Center
Multi-Purpose Room
701 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Milford Middle School
Board Room
612 Lakeview Avenue
Milford, DE 19963
Administrator Training
Course # 1921
Administrator Training
Course # 1922
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
The new Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy place special emphasis
on the importance of students reading texts that are on grade level. To address this focus, the
Standards outline a new text complexity analysis model that can help educators select literary and
informational texts for core instruction. The model offers a lens through which we can validate that
the texts we ask students to read are of appropriate grade-level complexity to address these new
standards.
An overview of the text complexity model will be presented and opportunities to put the model “in
action” will be provided. In addition, administrators will examine the protocol the Delaware teachers
have been trained in and discuss the value in setting aside time for this process. Administrators will
engage in a hands-on activity to experience the process with follow up discussions on how to
address text complexity and/or movement of texts in their individual schools/districts.
If you have any questions, please contact DDOE at 302-735-4180. Registration is now open on
PDMS.
01/04/2013
Theresa Bennett
P age |2
Teaching and Learning Branch
Text Complexity Workshops
**********Registration is Now Open on PDMS***********
February 6, 2013
February 7, 2013
Appoquinimink Training Center
Rooms 144 - 145
118 South Sixth Street
Odessa, DE 19730
Appoquinimink Training Center
Rooms 144 - 145
118 Sixth Street
Odessa, DE 19730
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30
All Day: ELA Cohort 1
Elementary & Secondary
All Day: New ELA Cohort 2 Elementary
Course # 1927
Course # 1926
February 8, 2013
Capital School District
Board Room
Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30
All Day: New ELA Cohort 2 Secondary
Course # 1928
Target Audience: ELA Teachers, Specialists, and Curriculum Directors
Facilitator: Theresa Bennett, Education Associate, DDOE
Participant Limit: 40 - A waiting list will be established if necessary. If you are registered and unable to
attend, please contact Joan Davis at DDOE at 302-735-4180 or via email at jdavis@doe.k12.de.us to
cancel your reservation. (Please see next page for a description of the sessions.)*
Participants will receive 6 clock hours.
01/04/2013
Theresa Bennett
P age |3
Teaching and Learning Branch
The new Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy place special emphasis
on the importance of students reading texts that are on grade level. To address this focus, the
Standards outline a new text complexity analysis model that can help educators select literary and
informational texts for core instruction. The model offers a lens through which we can validate that
the texts we ask students to read are of appropriate grade-level complexity to address these new
standards.
*Participants are asked to bring a laptop and any text they may want to evaluate.
ELA Cohort 1 Elementary & Secondary: These cohorts received training in May and are invited to
return for the following training:


Vetting of previously completed placemats using a Placemat Feedback Tool
Next steps: Teaching Complex Text and Close Reading
In addition, an Instructional Technology Consultant and UDLib/Search will be in attendance to train and
help participants locate print and nonprint resources.
New ELA Cohort 2 Elementary & Secondary: This new cohort will receive training on:


Text Complexity Analysis Model
Text complexity placement placemats
In addition, an Instructional Technology Consultant and UDLib/Search will be in attendance to train and
help participants locate print and nonprint resources.
01/04/2013
Theresa Bennett
P age |4
Teaching and Learning Branch
Text Complexity Workshops
**********Registration is Now Open on PDMS***********
February 26, 2013
February 27, 2013
Wallace Wallin Training Center
Multipurpose Room
701 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720
Milford Middle Board Room
612 Lakeview Avenue
Milford, DE 19963
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30
All Day: Content Area Teachers
All Day: Content Area Teachers
Course # 1930
Course # 1929
February 28, 2013
Capital School District
Board Room
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch on your own 11:30-12:30
All Day: Content Area Teachers
Course # 1931
Target Audience: Content Area Teachers, Specialists, and Curriculum Directors
Facilitator: Theresa Bennett, Education Associate, DDOE
Participant Limit: 40 - A waiting list will be established if necessary. If you are registered and unable to
attend, please contact Joan Davis at DDOE at 302-735-4180 or via email at jdavis@doe.k12.de.us to
cancel your reservation. (Please see below for a description of the sessions.)*
Participants will receive 6 clock hours.
01/04/2013
Theresa Bennett
P age |5
Teaching and Learning Branch
The new Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy place special emphasis
on the importance of students reading texts that are on grade level. To address this focus, the
Standards outline a new text complexity analysis model that can help educators select appropriate
complex text for core instruction. The model offers a lens through which we can validate that the
texts we ask students to read are of appropriate grade-level complexity to address these new
standards.
*Participants are asked to bring a laptop and any text they may want to evaluate.
The training will include:


Text Complexity Analysis Model
Text complexity placement placemats
In addition, an Instructional Technology Consultant and UDLib/Search will be in attendance to train and
help participants locate print and nonprint resources.
01/04/2013
Theresa Bennett
P age |6