Click here to download the master list of Choice Literacy summer workshops, including those featuring Jennifer Allen and Brenda Power.

This workshop was very worthwhile. Jennifer and Brenda have wonderful ideas and are terrific communicators. Thank you for this opportunity and information.

Jennifer Danaher, Literacy Coach from Overland Park, Kansas

This workshop was very meaningful for me. It will greatly affect my performance next year. Thank for your gentleness, patience, understanding and dedication.

Cynthia R. Hald, Literacy Coach from Scottsbluff, Nebraska

This is a powerful class brimming with concrete ideas to make your job as a literacy coach more meaningful in your school.

Donna Stewart, Literacy Coach from Renton, Washington

Thank you for an excellent workshop -- everything was authentic learning. I loved all of it!

Vicki Johnson, Literacy Coach from Kirkwood, Missouri

Excellent information for what a literacy coach does or can do in their position. Really beneficial for new coaches, but also helpful for those already in the position (I've been coaching four years and learned new things). Also excellent information for principals and district staff on how to effectively support and build a structure and multi-year commitment to coaches and their work.

Shelly Wilcoxen, Literacy Coach from Portland, Oregon

Amazing! I feel so much better about what my job description is and where I should start. It was just the right amount of information -- not overwhelming, but enough to implement.

Erin Elfving, Literacy Coach from Oregon City, Oregon

A very practical, realistic overview and in-depth workshop for coaches. This workshop provides opportunities to reflect, learn, share and plan in a safe professional learning community.

Susan G. Fish, Literacy Coach from Bellevue, Washington

Engaging, interesting, well-paced, and not filled with "cutesy" time fillers - thank you.

Jennifer Munson, Literacy Coach from Mountain Home, Arkansas

This was an excellent workshop. I liked the layering plan of coaching. Jen had such practical and beneficial ideas and it was nice to hear that change takes time and there are road blocks.

Robin Lesik-Carone, Literacy Coach from Waterford, Pennsylvania

Awesome! Both things to consider for long term and instant "implementable" ideas. A great balance -- also, very personal attention! I am so glad that I came!

Emily McCormick, Literacy Coach Coordinator from Newburgh, Indiana

A workshop that provides practical procedures and routines along with an honest reflection on the development and direction of those routines. Thank you for a great start to my school year!

Mary Kate Patterson, Curriculum Support Teacher from Dublin, Ohio

Intriguing and commonsense methods we take for granted -- talking through metacognition, reflecting, debriefing, etc. I have learned many things that I will implement right away. Thanks for a fabulous experience!

Tanya Becker, Literacy Coach from Omaha, Nebraska

A great structure for teacher coaching, whether it is literacy or "math problem solving." I love the small group of educators -- this is much more personable.

Tim Harshbarger, Principal from Fishers, Indiana

A great introduction to the many hats of a literacy coach. Addresses obstacles you may face and the rewards of coaching. I loved seeing the video clips and getting handouts and the DVD.

Billisue Sandefur, Literacy Coach from Monroe, Michigan

One of the best workshops I have ever attended. Thank you for two wonderful days of learning.

Christine Briani, Curriculum Support Teacher from Dublin, Ohio

Very "real", excellent presentation style . . . loved the video clips with the opportunity to see real kids and teachers in action! I am very excited about this entire workshop and what I have learned from you is amazing!

Joan Donaldson, Literacy Coach from Monroe, Michigan

Excellent! I am so pleased to have had this opportunity. Jen made me feel comfortable with myself. She showed me that I don't have to be perfect as a coach.

Lorie Manion, Literacy Coach from Evansville, Indiana

I enjoyed the conference immensely and gathered so many new ideas. Thank you.

Marian Murdoch, Literacy Coach from Bel Air, Maryland

This workshop is something all literacy leaders should attend. Excellent way to learn about the coaching layers. The Choice Literacy website is excellent! I am a member of IRA and NCTE but I use articles from Choice Literacy the most in my role as a literacy leader.

Krista Chatters, Literacy Coach from Sequin, Washington

Excellent! It is exactly what I needed to do my job! Very thorough! I got a lot of new ideas and many ideas were affirmed.

Alyssa Slater, Literacy Coach from Reidsville, North Carolina

Amazing; great balance of theory, research and practical application; this provides me with the spark to energize my work this next year. I can't wait to get started.

Lisa Boeglin, Literacy Coach from Evansville, Indiana

Click here to download the master list of Choice Literacy summer workshops, including those featuring Jennifer Allen and Brenda Power.