Professional learning services and content coaching are available for multiple ELA needs and may include, but are not limited to:
Writer's workshop
Guided reading instruction
Building assessments to match literary standards
On-site instructional coaching for ELA and literacy
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academic needs
Social and emotional learning (SEL) within literary texts
Improvement science coaching designed to maximize student achievement and decrease learning gaps
ELA Staff Development & Curriculum Specialists
Jenean Bray
(559) 651-3031 Ext. 3359
Melissa Duarte
melissa.duarte@tcoe.org
ELA/ELD Consultant
(559) 651-3031 Ext. 3351
Laura Gunning
laura.gunning@tcoe.org
ELA/ELD/HSS Consultant
(559) 651-303
ELA/ELD Consultant
(559) 651-3031 Ext. 3354
Professional Learning Opportunities
LETRS: Second TCOE Cohort
(Grades K-6)
Multiple Dates
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Getting Reading Right: Build a Community of Like-Minded Educators
Multiple Dates, Grade Levels
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Transformative Adolescent Literacy Instruction (Grades 4-12)
September 11, 2025
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Empowering Writing Instruction: Strategies for Teaching Writing & CAASPP Success (Grades 6-12)
October 16, 2025
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Boost Student Writing: Practical Strategies for Writing Growth & CAASPP Readiness (Grades 3-5)
October 23, 2025
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Teaching Foundations: Essential Skills for Effective Instruction (Grades 3-8)
December 8, 2025
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