Welcome to Penny Plavala's Literacy Resources
Compassionate Coaching Book Study
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Padlet: Implementing Compassionate Coaching Strategies
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April 2024 Meeting Slides
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March Mtg. Slides
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February Mtg. Slides
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SEL: 3 Practices for Adult Learners
Overview page -
SEL: 3 Practices for Adult Learners
Playbook
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January Mtg. Slides
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November Mtg. Slides
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Coaching Resources
Contributed by Book Study Participants
2023-24 Elementary Literacy Network
High-Impact Instructional Practices w/ Meagan Sternberg
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Productive Discourse via Accountable Talk
Presentation Agenda & Valuable Resources
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Effective Questioning
Presentation Agenda & Valuable Resources
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Meaningful Tasks
Presentation Agenda & Valuable Resources
2023-24 Secondary Literacy Network
Aspire Cohort
Instructional Coaching Resources
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8 Ways to Increase Visibility of Instructional Coaches
Edutopia article
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Coaching the Veteran Teacher
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A 5-Step Coaching Model For Instructional Innovation
Role Clarity Presentation Nov. 2022: Angela Harkness
Coaching Menu Examples
Priority Standards Resources: N. Clackamas
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6-12 Priority Standards Document
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6-12 Language Arts Standards Grid
Click on blue square to see standard pop up
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6-12 Language Arts Priority Standards Rubrics
2022-23 Elementary Literacy Network
ELA Adoption Rollout Resources
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Curriculum Implementation Framework & Guide
from curriculumsupport.org
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Curriculum & Instruction Implementation Protocol
from David Douglas School District
Literacy Frameworks from Oregon Districts
Learning Acceleration / Unfinished Learning
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Learning Acceleration for All: Planning for the Next 3-5 Years
from The New Teacher Project
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Five Considerations for Accelerated Learning
from the National Center for Systematic Improvement
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Accelerating Learning As We Build Back Better
Article by Linda Darling-Hammond, Learning Policy Institute
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A Suggested Approach to Post-Pandemic Teaching
Blog post from Jennifer Gonzalez, Cult of Pedagogy
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Student Learning: Unfinished, Not Lost
Guidance from the Oregon Department of Education
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How Equity, Acceleration & Personalization Improve Student Learning
Report from Student Achievement Partners
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Learning Loss: Are We Defining the Problem Correctly?
Article by Jay McTighe
The PD Book Resources
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Master Folder of Resources
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Tools for PD Providers
from the brightmorning.com website
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Five Ways to Purpose Planning Sheet
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PD Planning Template: Outcomes, Gaps, Possibilities, Priorities
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Core Emotions List
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Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture
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Sources of Social Power
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Bookmark with Meeting Dates & Reading Assignments
Print this for your use
2021-22 Elementary Literacy Network
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Care & Support for Teachers in a Time of Crisis
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Slide Deck: May 3rd Meeting
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Slide Deck: April 5th Meeting
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Slide Deck: March 8th Meeting
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Slide Deck: February 1st Meeting
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Slide Deck: January 11th Meeting
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Slide Deck: December 7th Meeting
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Slide Deck: November 2nd Meeting
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Slide Deck: October 5th Meeting
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Guiding Principals for CRT in Professional Development
Include Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices in PD Sessions
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3 Signature SEL Practices for Adult Learners
Use these practices in your professional learning events
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CASEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
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Network Member Contact List
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Subbing Tips from Network Members
Add your ideas!
Teaching, Persevering, and Thriving in 2022
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Recording: Webinar with Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey
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Slide Deck
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Educators: You Matter
Video from Doug & Nancy's School in San Diego
2021-22 Secondary Literacy Network
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Care & Support for Teachers in a Time of Crisis
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Framework: "Stages of Studenting" by Network Member Wade McJacobs
Measuring progress in school while - accommodating non-academic struggles
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"Stages of Studenting" article by Wade McJacobs
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Open Education Resources in Oregon
Video: OER in Oregon Roundtable
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Assessing Student Understanding Through Drawing
Edutopia Video featuring Network Member Shveta Miller
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LGBTQIA Resources
Includes Sentence Frames for Disrupting Hate Language
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Slide Deck: May 5th Meeting
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Slide Deck: April 7th Meeting
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Slide Deck: March 10th Meeting
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Slide Deck: February 3rd Meeting
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Slide Deck: January 13th Meeting
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Slide Deck: December 9th Meeting
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Slide Deck: November 4th Meeting
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Slide Deck: October 7th Meeting
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Guiding Principals for CRT in Professional Develpment
Include Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices in PD Sessions
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3 Signature SEL Practices for Adult Learners
Use these practices to enhance your professional learning events
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CASEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
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Member Contact List
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Subbing Tips from Network Members
Add your ideas!
Book Study: Cultivating Genius
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Challenging the Common Guidelines in Social Justice Ed.
Article from Democracy & Education
Teaching, Persevering, and Thriving in 2022
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Recording: Webinar with Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey
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Slide Deck
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Educators: You Matter
Video from Doug & Nancy's School in San Diego
Penny's Handy Resources 2021-22
ELA Instructional Materials Adoption Resources
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ELA Adoption Discussion: Valuable Resources
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Video: Instructional Materials Criteria Development
15 min. video by Tina Roberts, ODE
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Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard
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Why Instructional Materials Matter
From EdReports
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ODE Instructional Materials Toolkit
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ODE Adoption Update September 2021
from Aujalee Moore, ODE Instructional Materials Coordinator
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Instructional Materials Adoption Page
ODE website
ODE Resources
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Instructional Specialists Contact List
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Assessment Specialists Contact List
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Subscribe to Valuable Newsletters
ELA, Assessment, Tribal History/Shared History, etc.
Professional Learning Support
Simultaneous / Concurrent / Hybrid Learning Resources
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Simultaneous / Hybrid Learning Website
Password: Engagement (case sensitive) -
Hybrid Resources Choice Board
Curated by Shannon Parvankin & Jeanne Sheets-Sagoo, Gresham-Barlow
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Making a Successful Shared Space for Simultaneous Learning
Video from Edutopia
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"Blending Physical and Remote Learning"
Articleby Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey
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Simultaneous and Hybrid Teaching: Roomies and Zoomies Learning Together
Video: Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Almarode, Aleigha Henderson-Rosser
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Blended Learning Models One Pager
from Gresham-Barlow Tech Coach Kayleigh Wright
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Secondary Hybrid Learning Supports
from Gresham-Barlow Tech Coach Kayleigh Wright
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Teaching in All Kinds of Hybrid Models
Video: Teacher panel hosted by National Education Association
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How to Make Station Rotation Work During Hybrid Learning
Edutopia article
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Hybrid Best Practices
Webinar by Teach Like a Champion team
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"Best Practices for Hybrid Instruction"
University of South Florida
Video Examples of Simultaneous / Concurrent Teaching
2020-21 Literacy Network Meetings
March 2021 Meeting Resources
April 2021 Meeting Resources
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Taking Formative Assessments Virtual
article from Educational Leadership
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Google Slides Network Meeting
May 2021 Meeting Resources
December 2020 Meeting Details & Resources
Tools Based on "A Continuum of Student Engagement" p. 104
Wednesday: Erika Durant, PPS
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Engagement in Distance Learning
Student Assessment: English & Spanish
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Setting an Engagement Goal
Thursday: Michelle Tiegs, David Douglas
Christina Magana, Oregon City
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Engaging in Class
Middle School Advisory
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Norms and More for Breakout Rooms
Great activity for MS Advisory class; Includes voiceover
November 2020 Meeting Details & Resources
Book Study Resources: The Distance Learning Playbook
Care & Connection & SEL
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Shifting the School Climate: Creating a Sense of Belonging
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Building Trust with Students and Teachers
Zaretta Hammond
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Morning Meeting Ideas
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Video: 3 Signature SEL Practices for Classrooms & PD
Welcoming Routine; Engaging Strategies; Optimistic Closure
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PDF: 3 Signature SEL Practices for Classrooms and PD
Welcoming Routine; Engaging Strategies; Optimistic Closure
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SEL Micro Lessons
Belonging; Emotional Wellness; Cultural Responsiveness; Voice, Choice & Empowerment
Cameras On or Off?
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Strategies to Encourage Students to Turn on Cameras
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Should You Require Students to Turn on Their Cameras?
From OSU Center for Teaching and Learning
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On or Off? Schools Weigh Webcam Concerns
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Cameras On or Off? Equity Concerns
October 2020 Meeting Details & Resources
Comprehensive Distance Learning Resources
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Google Classroom Resources
Help Center
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Enhancing Your Google Classroom
Cool websites and apps
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Mote: Voice notes and feedback
video overview
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Flash Feedback
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Edutopia: Online Learning
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Opening & Closing Routines
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Nearpod: Make Every Lesson Interactive
Great for student engagement and collaboration
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Google Jamboard: A collaborative digital whiteboard
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EPIC: The Digital Library for Kids
Source for read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading
Penny's Short Videos
Literacy Network Meetings January 2020
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MESD Professional Learning Events
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Subscribe to ODE Updates
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ODE Assessment Contact List
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Corwin Free Webinar Series
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Learning Forward Journal
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Educational Leadership Journal
Elementary Network Resources
Extended Learning Sessions
Leading w/ Resilience: Heidi Earle
Dyslexia Screening w/ Linda Russo
2021-22 Elementary Literacy Network
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Care & Support for Teachers in a Time of Crisis
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Slide Deck: January 11th Meeting
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Slide Deck: December 7th Meeting
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Slide Deck: November 2nd Meeting
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Slide Deck: October 5th Meeting
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LETRS Outcomes by Unit & Session
Professional Development
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Guiding Principals for CRT in Professional Develpment
Include Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices in PD Sessions
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3 Signature SEL Practices for Adult Learners
Use these practices to enhance your professional learning events
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CASEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
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Network Member Contact List
Unfinished, Not Lost Learning
Secondary Network Resources
ELA Standards Review: December 2019
Professional Literacy Organizations
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Portland Reading Council
A local council of OSLA serving three counties
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Oregon State Literacy Association
The state organization for literacy in Oregon
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International Literacy Association
The international organization for all things literacy
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Oregon Council Teachers of English
Affiliate of National Council Teachers of English
Boosting Success on ELA Performance Tasks: MR & DD MS Teachers
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ELA Overview: Smarter Balanced Assessment
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6th Grade ELA Performance Task
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7th Grade ELA Performance Task
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8th Grade ELA Performance Task
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P.A.T. Strategy Slides.pptx
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Penny's slides: Condition Codes for DD MS Teachers
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Understanding Proficiency Website
Scored sample performance tasks
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Molalla River 2018-19 Condition Codes
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David Douglas 2018-19 Condition Codes
Literacy Network Meetings October 2019
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Membership Form: Portland Reading Council & OSLA
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Join Portland Reading Council and OSLA
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OSLA Literacy Grants
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Send a Literacy Shout Out!
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K-5 Four Pillars Classroom Library from Scholastic
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FEEDBACK: Secondary Literacy Network meeting
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FEEDBACK: Elementary Literacy Network meeting
Secondary Book Study: Developing Assessment-Capable V Learners
Integrating Diverse Texts w/ Kari Caulder, Salem-Keizer
Upcoming Professional Learning Events
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Save the Date for OSLA Conference Feb. 7-8, 2020
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Nov. 15, 2019 Carol Jago at MESD
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Jan. 28, 2020 Boosting Achievement of Bilingual Students @ MESD
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Corwin Fall Webinars 2019.pdf
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Link to Corwin Webinar Series
Elementary Book Study: All Learning is Social and Emotional
March & April 2019 Literacy Coaches' Network Meetings
Sec. Book Study Resources: Developing Asses-Capable Vis Learners
Purpose Audience Task Strategy Resources
Elem. Book Study Resources: From Striving to Thriving
January 2019 Literacy Coaches' Network Meetings
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Learning Forward
The Professional Learning Organization
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International Literacy Association
Professional Organization for Literacy Educators
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Oregon State Literacy Association
State organization for literacy professionals
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Join OSLA & the Portland Reading Council
Use this link for 2 years for $35 special
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NEW Multnomah ESD Website
Elementary Network
Tony Bertrand Presentation: Student Assessment Results
Twitter Chat: Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners
Designing High Quality Professional Development
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Penny's Tips for High Quality Presentations
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Pacing Guide Examples
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Pacing Guide Template.docx
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Effective Presenters Set the Stage for Learning
Article for Modified Jigsaw
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Top Eight Rules for Power Point Presentations
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Death By Power Point video
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PD Planning Checklist
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Self Evaluation for PD.docx
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Staff Development Planning Guide
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Penny's Example- Staff Development Planning Guide.2 copy.docx
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Continuous Professional Development
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Exit Index Cards 2 Ideas
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T-Chart onions orchids
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Modify Jigsaw Activity
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Appointment Clock Partners
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Likert Survey Sample
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7 Suggestions from Penny - Activity
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Objectives for PD Workshop
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Agenda for Designing PD
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Make Your Presentation Powerful
article used in mini jigsaw
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Standards for Professional Learning
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Learning Forward Website
Videos on each of the Standards for Professional Learning
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Tim Shanahan 2014 Article
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Teaching and Learning Cycle
October 2018 Literacy Coaches' Network Meetings
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Join OSLA & the Portland Reading Council
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OSLA Conference Flyer: Zaretta Hammond!
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ODE Contact List Oct. 2018
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ODE Assessment Page
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Send a Literacy Shout Out!
Recognize someone doing great work in literacy!
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Foundations of Language & Literature: High School
New textbook for 9th & 10th grade by author John Golden, R. Shea & T. Scholz
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Stronger Writing Skills for Teens
New professional book for grades 6-12 educators