Pogust Group | Training

Training: Tackling a Need

Workshops offered by the Pogust Group are customized and focused on practical applications based on an organization's stated needs. They are designed to include large group, small group and individual learning. Visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners are also supported as they experience workshop content. Individual follow-up coaching is an option available for all training.

Building Readers

Exploring the reading workshop model
Learning how to keep mini-lessons mini
Acquiring confidence when conferencing
Integrating literature circles
Using read alouds to motivate readers
Strengthening reading through small groups
Applying reading strategies in content areas

Building Writers

Exploring the writing workshop model
Learning how to keep mini-lessons mini
Acquiring confidence when conferencing
Incorporating writers' notebooks
Empowering writers through choice
Gaining writing competence through genres
Applying writing strategies in content areas

Building Collaborative Teaching

Introducing peer learning labs
Facilitating peer learning labs
Transitioning into coaching

Building Communication Skills

Practicing deep listening
Using paraphrasing to clarify
Asking questions that stimulate thinking

Building Public Speaking

Saying something worthwhile
Developing self-confidence
Organizing the content
Delivering the speech

“Dr. Pogust’s work with the staff and students was instrumental in energizing our language arts instruction, raising expectations and providing long term benefits to our program. We honor every minute of our work with Aili and continue to celebrate the successful work that she has inspired.”

— L. Ventola

“You have instilled in me that putting learning into our bodies through movement is such an effective way to teach.”

— M. Ware

“Our peer learning lab approach has become a staple to sustained professional growth in our district, fostering a collegial approach that leads to more productive collaboration and communication for all participants.”

— S. Reeve

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