This recorded webinar empowers educators with practical ideas for cultivating a sense of community within their classrooms and authentically engaging students in literacy activities.

Heather Howlett discusses practical ways to create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, heard, and motivated to read and learn. Participants will leave the webinar with ideas and techniques to implement immediately in their classrooms. The strategies discussed are applicable across various educational settings.

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Session Topics

  • Establishing a Welcoming Classroom Culture
  • Building Relationships Through Personal Connection
  • Interactive and Collaborative Literacy
  • Building Agency, Confidence, and Dispositions for Learning

Featured Speaker

Heather Howlett is the Director of Professional Learning for WestEd’s Literacy team with a proven track record in improving disciplinary literacy in middle school, high school, and college. Howlett leads and manages project staff and over 90 consultants, ensuring quality and impact in the implementation of professional learning programs. She designs, develops, and facilitates face-to-face and digital professional learning experiences for the agency.

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