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Welcome to Penny Plavala's Literacy Resources

ARISE Book Study: 2024-25

The Gaps Framework
Free Resources for Transformational Coaching
From author Elena Aguilar
Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher
An Interview with Elena Aguilar
50 Questions PDF
Core Human Needs
Mini Poster
The Bright Morning Podcast with Elena Aguilar
Every episode tackles a pressing coaching challenge
Bright Morning Blog
Elena Aguilar shares her wisdom about coaching, leading teams, and designing and facilitating professional development.
May 6th Slides
April 8th Slides
March 11th Slides
February 11th Slides
January 14th Slides
November 12th Slides
October 8th Slides

2024-25 Elementary Literacy Network

March 2025 Meeting Slides
October 2024 Meeting Slides
Discussion Questions for Ed Camp Literacy Mixer
Table tent
Resources to support Oregon's Early Literacy Framework
Children's Book Emoji Pictionary
Fun Warm-Up Activity

2024-25 Secondary Literacy Network

Oregon's Adolescent Literacy Framework
Adolescent Literacy Resources
Best Practices, What Supports Local Districts are Using
Providing Reading Interventions in Grades 4-12
Evidence-based recommendations from the Institute of Education Sciences
March 2025 Meeting Slides
October 2024 Meeting Slides
Discussion Questions for Ed Camp Literacy Mixer
Table tent
"What the Science of Reading Looks Like in My Classroom"
Article by High School English Teacher
"What is the Science of Reading?"
Article by Tim Shanahan
"Science of Reading: The Secondary Years"
A Brief from New York State Education Department
"Boosting Middle School Students' Motivation to Read"
Edutopia Article
"Sci. of Reading: 8 Tips for Transforming Adolescent Literacy"
Blog Post

Early Literacy Resources

Supporting Multilingual Learners

Padlet of Resources

A.I. Resources for ELA Educators

Padlet of Resources

Instructional Coaching Resources

Role Clarity Presentation Nov. 2022: Angela Harkness

Coaching Menu Examples

Compassionate Coaching Book Study

Resources from Author Kathy Perret
Padlet: Implementing Compassionate Coaching Strategies
May Mtg. Slides
April Mtg. Slides
March Mtg. Slides
February Mtg. Slides
SEL: 3 Practices for Adult Learners
Overview page
SEL: 3 Practices for Adult Learners
Playbook
January Mtg. Slides
November Mtg. Slides
Coaching Resources
Contributed by Book Study Participants

2023-24 Elementary Literacy Network

High-Impact Instructional Practices w/ Meagan Sternberg

Productive Discourse via Accountable Talk
Presentation Agenda & Valuable Resources
Effective Questioning
Presentation Agenda & Valuable Resources
Meaningful Tasks
Presentation Agenda & Valuable Resources

2023-24 Secondary Literacy Network

Aspire Cohort

Downloads for All Courses
A folder of Bridge to Application docs
Padlet to Capture Resources, Questions, Comments
Zoom Session Recordings
Slides: March 2024
Slides: January 2024
Slides: December 2023
Cohort Schedule and Homework

Priority Standards Resources: N. Clackamas

6-12 Priority Standards Document
6-12 Language Arts Standards Grid
Click on blue square to see standard pop up
6-12 Language Arts Priority Standards Rubrics

2022-23 Elementary Literacy Network

2022-23 Secondary Literacy Network

ELA Adoption Rollout Resources

Curriculum Implementation Framework & Guide
from curriculumsupport.org
Curriculum & Instruction Implementation Protocol
from David Douglas School District

Literacy Frameworks from Oregon Districts

Learning Acceleration / Unfinished Learning

Learning Acceleration for All: Planning for the Next 3-5 Years
from The New Teacher Project
Five Considerations for Accelerated Learning
from the National Center for Systematic Improvement
Accelerating Learning As We Build Back Better
Article by Linda Darling-Hammond, Learning Policy Institute
A Suggested Approach to Post-Pandemic Teaching
Blog post from Jennifer Gonzalez, Cult of Pedagogy
Student Learning: Unfinished, Not Lost
Guidance from the Oregon Department of Education
How Equity, Acceleration & Personalization Improve Student Learning
Report from Student Achievement Partners
Learning Loss: Are We Defining the Problem Correctly?
Article by Jay McTighe

The PD Book Resources

Master Folder of Resources
Tools for PD Providers
from the brightmorning.com website
Five Ways to Purpose Planning Sheet
PD Planning Template: Outcomes, Gaps, Possibilities, Priorities
Core Emotions List
Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture
Sources of Social Power
Bookmark with Meeting Dates & Reading Assignments
Print this for your use

2021-22 Elementary Literacy Network

Care & Support for Teachers in a Time of Crisis
Slide Deck: May 3rd Meeting
Slide Deck: April 5th Meeting
Slide Deck: March 8th Meeting
Slide Deck: February 1st Meeting
Slide Deck: January 11th Meeting
Slide Deck: December 7th Meeting
Slide Deck: November 2nd Meeting
Slide Deck: October 5th Meeting
Guiding Principals for CRT in Professional Development
Include Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices in PD Sessions
3 Signature SEL Practices for Adult Learners
Use these practices in your professional learning events
CASEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
Network Member Contact List
Subbing Tips from Network Members
Add your ideas!

Teaching, Persevering, and Thriving in 2022

Recording: Webinar with Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey
Slide Deck
Educators: You Matter
Video from Doug & Nancy's School in San Diego

2021-22 Secondary Literacy Network

Care & Support for Teachers in a Time of Crisis
Framework: "Stages of Studenting" by Network Member Wade McJacobs
Measuring progress in school while - accommodating non-academic struggles
"Stages of Studenting" article by Wade McJacobs
Open Education Resources in Oregon
Video: OER in Oregon Roundtable
Assessing Student Understanding Through Drawing
Edutopia Video featuring Network Member Shveta Miller
LGBTQIA Resources
Includes Sentence Frames for Disrupting Hate Language
Slide Deck: May 5th Meeting
Slide Deck: April 7th Meeting
Slide Deck: March 10th Meeting
Slide Deck: February 3rd Meeting
Slide Deck: January 13th Meeting
Slide Deck: December 9th Meeting
Slide Deck: November 4th Meeting
Slide Deck: October 7th Meeting
Guiding Principals for CRT in Professional Develpment
Include Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices in PD Sessions
3 Signature SEL Practices for Adult Learners
Use these practices to enhance your professional learning events
CASEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
Member Contact List
Subbing Tips from Network Members
Add your ideas!

Book Study: Cultivating Genius

Challenging the Common Guidelines in Social Justice Ed.
Article from Democracy & Education

Teaching, Persevering, and Thriving in 2022

Recording: Webinar with Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey
Slide Deck
Educators: You Matter
Video from Doug & Nancy's School in San Diego

Penny's Handy Resources 2021-22

ELA Instructional Materials Adoption Resources

ELA Adoption Discussion: Valuable Resources
Video: Instructional Materials Criteria Development
15 min. video by Tina Roberts, ODE
Culturally Responsive Curriculum Scorecard
Why Instructional Materials Matter
From EdReports
ODE Instructional Materials Toolkit
ODE Adoption Update September 2021
from Aujalee Moore, ODE Instructional Materials Coordinator
Instructional Materials Adoption Page
ODE website

ODE Resources

Instructional Specialists Contact List
Assessment Specialists Contact List
Subscribe to Valuable Newsletters
ELA, Assessment, Tribal History/Shared History, etc.

Professional Learning Support

Simultaneous / Concurrent / Hybrid Learning Resources

Simultaneous / Hybrid Learning Website
Password: Engagement (case sensitive)
Hybrid Resources Choice Board
Curated by Shannon Parvankin & Jeanne Sheets-Sagoo, Gresham-Barlow
Making a Successful Shared Space for Simultaneous Learning
Video from Edutopia
"Blending Physical and Remote Learning"
Articleby Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey
Simultaneous and Hybrid Teaching: Roomies and Zoomies Learning Together
Video: Doug Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Almarode, Aleigha Henderson-Rosser
Blended Learning Models One Pager
from Gresham-Barlow Tech Coach Kayleigh Wright
Secondary Hybrid Learning Supports
from Gresham-Barlow Tech Coach Kayleigh Wright
Teaching in All Kinds of Hybrid Models
Video: Teacher panel hosted by National Education Association
How to Make Station Rotation Work During Hybrid Learning
Edutopia article
Hybrid Best Practices
Webinar by Teach Like a Champion team
"Best Practices for Hybrid Instruction"
University of South Florida

Video Examples of Simultaneous / Concurrent Teaching

2020-21 Literacy Network Meetings

Overall Plan for Literacy Network 2020-21

March 2021 Meeting Resources

April 2021 Meeting Resources

Taking Formative Assessments Virtual
article from Educational Leadership
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

Engagement in Distance Learning
Student Assessment: English & Spanish
Setting an Engagement Goal

Thursday: Michelle Tiegs, David Douglas

K-5 Tools for Assessing Student Engagement

Christina Magana, Oregon City

Engaging in Class
Middle School Advisory
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

Shifting the School Climate: Creating a Sense of Belonging
Building Trust with Students and Teachers
Zaretta Hammond
Morning Meeting Ideas
Video: 3 Signature SEL Practices for Classrooms & PD
Welcoming Routine; Engaging Strategies; Optimistic Closure
PDF: 3 Signature SEL Practices for Classrooms and PD
Welcoming Routine; Engaging Strategies; Optimistic Closure
SEL Micro Lessons
Belonging; Emotional Wellness; Cultural Responsiveness; Voice, Choice & Empowerment

Cameras On or Off?

Strategies to Encourage Students to Turn on Cameras
Should You Require Students to Turn on Their Cameras?
From OSU Center for Teaching and Learning
On or Off? Schools Weigh Webcam Concerns
Cameras On or Off? Equity Concerns

Resources: Virtual Professional Development

October 2020 Meeting Details & Resources

Comprehensive Distance Learning Resources

Google Classroom Resources
Help Center
Enhancing Your Google Classroom
Cool websites and apps
Mote: Voice notes and feedback
video overview
Flash Feedback
Edutopia: Online Learning
Opening & Closing Routines
Nearpod: Make Every Lesson Interactive
Great for student engagement and collaboration
Google Jamboard: A collaborative digital whiteboard
EPIC: The Digital Library for Kids
Source for read-alouds, book clubs, and independent reading

ODE English Language Arts Resources

Penny's Short Videos

Literacy Network Meetings January 2020

Elementary Network Resources

Mini Lesson w/ Marie Claire Wonacott

Extended Learning Sessions

Leading w/ Resilience: Heidi Earle

Dyslexia Screening w/ Linda Russo

2021-22 Elementary Literacy Network

Care & Support for Teachers in a Time of Crisis
Slide Deck: January 11th Meeting
Slide Deck: December 7th Meeting
Slide Deck: November 2nd Meeting
Slide Deck: October 5th Meeting
LETRS Outcomes by Unit & Session
Professional Development
Guiding Principals for CRT in Professional Develpment
Include Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices in PD Sessions
3 Signature SEL Practices for Adult Learners
Use these practices to enhance your professional learning events
CASEL 3 Signature Practices Playbook
Network Member Contact List

Unfinished, Not Lost Learning

Secondary Network Resources

Disrupting Texts w/ Kari Caulder

ELA Standards Review: December 2019

Assessment Claims and Targets

Carol Jago at MESD: November 4, 2019

Professional Literacy Organizations

Portland Reading Council
A local council of OSLA serving three counties
Oregon State Literacy Association
The state organization for literacy in Oregon
International Literacy Association
The international organization for all things literacy
Oregon Council Teachers of English
Affiliate of National Council Teachers of English

Boosting Success on ELA Performance Tasks: MR & DD MS Teachers

Literacy Network Meetings October 2019

Secondary Book Study: Developing Assessment-Capable V Learners

"Keep - Stop - Start" Text Marking / Discussion Strategy

Teacher Clarity

Integrating Diverse Texts w/ Kari Caulder, Salem-Keizer

Article: "Disrupting Your Texts"

Upcoming Professional Learning Events

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

Learning Forward
The Professional Learning Organization
International Literacy Association
Professional Organization for Literacy Educators
Oregon State Literacy Association
State organization for literacy professionals
Join OSLA & the Portland Reading Council
Use this link for 2 years for $35 special
NEW Multnomah ESD Website

Elementary Network

Tony Bertrand Presentation: Student Assessment Results

Secondary Network: High Interest Articles

Twitter Chat: Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners

Designing High Quality Professional Development

Penny's Tips for High Quality Presentations
Pacing Guide Examples
Pacing Guide Template.docx
Effective Presenters Set the Stage for Learning
Article for Modified Jigsaw
Top Eight Rules for Power Point Presentations
Death By Power Point video
PD Planning Checklist
Self Evaluation for PD.docx
Staff Development Planning Guide
Penny's Example- Staff Development Planning Guide.2 copy.docx
Continuous Professional Development
Exit Index Cards 2 Ideas
T-Chart onions orchids
Modify Jigsaw Activity
Appointment Clock Partners
Likert Survey Sample
7 Suggestions from Penny - Activity
Objectives for PD Workshop
Agenda for Designing PD
Make Your Presentation Powerful
article used in mini jigsaw
Standards for Professional Learning
Learning Forward Website
Videos on each of the Standards for Professional Learning
Tim Shanahan 2014 Article
Teaching and Learning Cycle

October 2018 Literacy Coaches' Network Meetings

Join OSLA & the Portland Reading Council
OSLA Conference Flyer: Zaretta Hammond!
ODE Contact List Oct. 2018
ODE Assessment Page
Send a Literacy Shout Out!
Recognize someone doing great work in literacy!
Foundations of Language & Literature: High School
New textbook for 9th & 10th grade by author John Golden, R. Shea & T. Scholz
Stronger Writing Skills for Teens
New professional book for grades 6-12 educators

K-5 Book Study

Secondary Network: Article Study