~ 28 Paraprofessional University: Oral Language Target Audience: Paraprofessionals The oral language session will build paraprofessionals’ understanding of how oral language forms the foundation for reading and writing success. Participants will explore the role of listening, speaking, sentence structure, and language development in early literacy, aligned to Georgia’s ELA standards and Structured Literacy principles. Through hands-on routines, modeling, and guided practice, participants will learn how to facilitate meaningful conversations, expand student language, and support comprehension during daily instruction. Practical, ready-to-use strategies will equip paraprofessionals to strengthen language development and support all learners immediately in the classroom. September 3, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm Face-to-Face/Hybrid 3 $20 in region; $35 out of region Paraprofessional University: Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness, & Alphabet Knowledge Target Audience: Paraprofessionals The Early Literacy - Print Awareness, Phonological Awareness, & Alphabet Knowledge session focuses on the essential building blocks of early reading development. Grounded in Structured Literacy and aligned to Georgia standards, participants will explore how print awareness, phonological awareness, and alphabet knowledge work together to prepare students for decoding and reading success. Through hands-on activities, multisensory routines, and guided application, paraprofessionals will learn how to support sound awareness, letter recognition, and early print concepts. Participants will leave with clear, practical strategies to strengthen foundational skills and support developing readers across learning settings. October 22, 2026 12:00pm-3:00pm Face-to-Face/Hybrid 3 $20 in region; $35 out of region
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