Institute - STRENGTHENING YOUR TITLE I PROGRAM: Powerful Intervention Strategies to Accelerate Achievement for Struggling Students (Grades K-6)

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Learn how to better lead your school or district Title I team in this strategy-packed, two-day institute led by nationally acclaimed presenter, Kelly Harmon. Discover how to collaborate with teachers to identify and implement the most effective, research-based instructional strategies that boost student achievement across schools and districts. Learn how to develop teacher expertise in supporting struggling learners and how to continuously monitor and adjust instruction based on student performance.

This unique training offers an opportunity to evaluate your current Title I practices through the lens of the latest research on effective instruction. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the key components that define highly successful Title I programs – and how to apply them within your own school or district.

Take a focused look at what truly works for struggling students and how to adapt those practices to meet the needs of your learning community. You'll leave with a concrete action plan for strengthening your Title I program, a wealth of practical strategies, and a comprehensive digital resource handbook to support your leadership and teacher development efforts.

Join Kelly and your colleagues for two, fast-paced days packed with the best research-based strategies to increase reading and math achievement for your at-risk students.

Plan to attend as a school or district team, a representative team member or district leader to increase the effectiveness of your Title I program. You will evaluate your current program and learn how to build on the success of your current process, identify the key components that have the greatest impact on student achievement and find the specific areas you need to target for implementation and improvement. Leave equipped with a wealth of the most effective Title I instructional strategies that will help accelerate your at-risk students' achievement in Grades K-6.

Discover the attributes of highly successful Title I programs and how you can use these in your own program, including building teacher instructional expertise in working with struggling students. Gain dozens of practical instructional strategies you can use immediately with your students in reading and math. During the two days, you will learn how to better collect and interpret specific data about your current Title I program and how to make specific adjustments that will lead to improved student achievement. To enhance your application to your own Title I program, please bring your own assessment data from one or more specific classrooms, school or district.

Teaching struggling and at-risk students is one of the most meaningful – and demanding – responsibilities we carry as educators. I know firsthand how discouraging it can feel to watch students fall behind despite our best efforts. Too often, it's not a lack of effort or care, but a mismatch between what we're providing and what students truly need to grow. That's why developing teacher expertise and building a strong, research-aligned Title I program is critical.

I'm inviting you to join me for a powerful two-day institute designed to help you strengthen your Title I program and accelerate learning for students who need it most. Whether you're a teacher, specialist, coach, or administrator, this training will equip you with practical tools and proven strategies that make a real difference.

This is not just another training – it's a chance to reflect, redesign, and re-energize your Title I work with tools you can use immediately. You'll also receive an extensive digital resource handbook, filled with planning templates, intervention strategies, and instructional tools curated specifically for this institute.

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of great teaching – and the promise of every student. I hope you'll join me and other passionate educators for two days that will sharpen your expertise and strengthen your impact.

P.S. You will learn dozens of specific instructional strategies you can use to greatly increase the success of your Grades K-6 students.

K-6 District and School Leaders and Leadership Teams, District Curriculum Coordinators, Title I Directors, Principals, Literacy and Math Coaches, Reading Specialists and Classroom Teachers Serving on School or District Teams or Committees

Extensive Digital Resource Handbook Each participant will receive an extensive digital resource handbook giving you access to countless strategies. The handbook includes:

For in-person seminars, registrants will also receive a printed copy of the resource handbook as long as their registration is received in the BER office at least 15 calendar days before the event.

Consultation Available Kelly Harmon will be available throughout the two-day institute for consultation regarding your questions and the unique needs of your own Title I program.

Semester Credit Option Up to four graduate level professional development credits are available with an additional fee and completion of follow-up practicum activities. Details for direct enrollment with University of Massachusetts Global, a nonprofit affiliate, will be available at this program.

Meet Inservice Requirements Participants of both the Live Online Seminar and those completing the Recorded Version online can receive a certificate of participation that may be used to verify five continuing education hours. State CEUs are available for both versions of the course. For specific details, visit www.ber.org/ceus.

What you'll learn

• Evaluate and Strengthen Your Title I Program … Participants assess current program strengths and weaknesses, identify areas for improvement, and align efforts with evidence-based practices
• Develop and Implement Powerful Intervention Strategies … Emphasis is placed on organizing and delivering Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction and interventions to accelerate learning for struggling students using proven strategies
• Use Data to Drive Instruction and Monitor Progress … Attendees learn how to use formal and informal assessments to track student learning, adjust instruction, and make data-informed decisions
• Engage Families and Build Collaborative Partnerships … Strategies are provided for increasing meaningful family and community engagement to support student success and strengthen the overall program
• Acquire a playbook of dozens of instantly usable strategies, innovative tips and techniques you can use and share with your school and district Title I teams