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SUMMARY:Vocabulary in Action:  Engaging Word Learning with AI-Enhanced Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: \nIn this session\, the focus is on helping teachers move beyond memorization to build deep\, transferable word knowledge.  Participants will explore engaging\, classroom-ready strategies that support vocabulary development across content areas\, along with practical ways to use AI tools to generate examples\, provide scaffolds\, and support differentiation.  The session emphasizes active student engagement\, meaningful practice\, and responsible AI integration to strengthen comprehension and academic language without increasing teacher workload. \n\n\nEducators will receive 5.5 reading hours for in-service points.\nTraining takes place from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST\, with a half-hour lunch.\nCost:  $149/teacher
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/vocabulary-in-action-engaging-word-learning-with-ai-enhanced-strategies/
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SUMMARY:Powerful Practices for Meaningful Reading: Five Routines You Can Use Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: \nIn this interactive professional learning session\, educators will experience five powerful literacy strategies designed to strengthen reading comprehension\, critical thinking\, and student-led discussion across grade levels and subject areas. Teachers will learn how to implement the Read-Stop-React Routine\, DRTA (Directed Reading-Thinking Activity)\, Coding the Text\, Quick Writes\, and Fishbowl Discussion with any complex text — whether informational\, narrative\, scientific\, or historical.  Participants will engage in each strategy as learners\, unpack the instructional moves behind them\, and plan how to apply them with their own students. By the end of the session\, teachers will gain practical tools and routines that deepen student understanding and elevate academic discourse. \n\n\nEducators will receive 5.5 reading in-service points.\nTraining takes place from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM EST\, with a half-hour lunch.\nCost:  $149/teacher
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/powerful-practices-for-meaningful-reading-five-routines-you-can-use-tomorrow/
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SUMMARY:Getting My Facts Straight! - APRIL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Join the Getting My Facts Straight Challenge! \nAs educators\, we know that continued success in higher-level mathematics is dependent upon the student’s ability to master basic math facts. If they know their basic math facts well\, they are less likely to get lost as math problems become more complex. Have fun challenging your students to build their accuracy and speed through engaging Learning Link math games as they participate in the Connected Class Getting My Facts Straight Challenge!  This quick\, four-week challenge is simple to implement with the whole class or just part of the class.  Last year\, classes that participated in the basic fact challenges saw an average of 37% learning gains in just four weeks!! \nRegistration Deadline March 31\, 2025 \nChallenge Dates:  April 7 – May 2\, 2025\nTarget Participants: Any teacher that has at least one student who needs to work on basic math facts. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources: \nhttps://connectedclass.com/getting-my-facts-straight-challenge/ \n\nReward: Connected Class will hold virtual drawings to select winners of each challenge. \n\nGrand Prize: All challenge participants for the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card. One winner will be selected.\nChallenge Prize: In addition\, a separate drawing will be held to select a winner for the Getting My Facts Straight challenge. The winning teacher/class will receive a class set of Connected Class playing cards.\n\n  \nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
URL:https://learn.connectedclass.com/event/getting-my-facts-straight-april-challenge/
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SUMMARY:Stop Whining and Just Read With Me Already! - APRIL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Stop Whining and Just Read with Me Already Reading Challenge! \nDo you have students that need to develop their vocabulary\, increase their reading fluency\, and comprehend text better? Why not create a connection with the home environment to inspire nightly reading? Research says the single most important activity a parent can do to increase comprehension is reading with their child. Have fun inspiring nightly reading with your class by joining the Connected Class Stop Whining and just Read with Me Already Challenge!  \nThis quick four-week challenge is simple to implement with the whole class.  To make it even more simple\, we will be sending out the weekly Learning Link emails for you that teach the parents creative ways to read with their child each night! The parents will be asked to read with their child for 20 minutes\, five times a week and sign off on a parent log each week. (We provide a reading log\, but if you have one already you can use that one.) \nRegistration Deadline March 31\, 2025 \nChallenge Dates: April 7  – May 2\, 2025\nTarget Participants: K-8 teachers with students who need to increase vocabulary\, fluency\, and comprehension. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources:\nhttps://connectedclass.com/stop-whining-and-just-read-with-me-already/ \n\nReward: Connected Class will hold virtual drawings to select winners of each challenge. \n\nGrand Prize:  All challenge participants for the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card. One winner will be selected.\nChallenge Prize:  In addition\, a separate drawing will be held to select a winner for the Stop Whining and Just Read with Me Already challenge. The winning teacher/class will receive $100 worth of books for their class library.\n\nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
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SUMMARY:Taking Fraction Action! - APRIL CHALLENGE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the TAKING FRACTION ACTION CHALLENGE!  \nAre your students ready to take their fraction skills to the next level? Our fraction challenges are designed to help students build a strong understanding of fractions while mastering essential operations. These interactive Learning Link activities and math games not only reinforce foundational concepts but also prepare students for success in higher-level mathematics.  Join the Connected Class Taking Fraction Action Challenge and watch your students gain confidence\, accuracy\, and speed—all while having fun! \nRegistration Deadline March 31\, 2025 \nChallenge Dates: April 7 – May 2\, 2025\nTarget Participants: Any teacher that has at least one student who needs to work on mastering fractions. \nVisit this page to find all challenge information and resources:\nhttps://connectedclass.com/taking-fraction-action/ \nReward: Connected Class will hold virtual drawings to select winners of each challenge. \n\nGrand Prize:  All challenge participants for the month of April will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card. One winner will be selected.\nChallenge Prize: In addition\, a separate drawing will be held to select a winner for the Take Fraction Action challenge. The winning teacher/class will receive a class set of double-nine dominoes.\n\nIf you have questions or need clarification on anything\, please contact Connected Class at support@connectedclass.com.
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