Getting Started with Conferring Course
Build the routine of conferring into your day, and you and your students will reap the rewards of your brief, purposeful time together.
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Getting Started with Conferring
Purchase includes access to this single course for 40 days.
$50
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Prepared Classroom Bundle
You'll get access to this course, 7 other courses, and more!
$199
What you'll learn
Do you want the knowledge and skills to confer with your students every day?
In this course, you'll learn . . .
What's Included
Learn from anywhere. All courses are 100% online and accessible from all your devices.
Enjoy these features as you go through the course at your own speed to optimize how you learn best:
Why every teacher needs this
You may not think conferring one-on-one with students is important to fit into your day, but those that do, and keep notes on those sessions . . .
Conferring is a gift you give yourself and your students. Getting Started with Conferring will help you build the routine of conferring into your day so that it becomes second nature for both teacher and student.
Meet your Guide
Gail Boushey
Co-Founder, Author, Coach, Teacher
I want what every teacher wants: effective teaching methods that can adapt as things change, and to lead our children to a lifetime of learning."
Gail's vision was formed through her degree in elementary education, early childhood studies, and special education and a master's degree in special education. Her teaching experiences range from preschool through grade six, special education, and literacy coaching. "The trusting relationship that exists between coach and colleague is the foundation for powerful change in buildings." Together, she and classroom teachers collaborate to make instruction meaningful, individualized, and successful for all students. She has been training educators around the world for more than two decades.
Gail Boushey is the co-author of the best-selling books The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades; and The CAFE Book: Engaging All Students in Daily Literacy Assessment & Instruction.
Final Details
How long will I have access to the course?
We offer various product bundles and single course access. The access length should be clearly stated when making your purchase.
Here are the most common scenarios:
- Individual Course: 1 month
- Prepared Classroom Bundle: 6 months
What do I need to get started?
- A device connected to the internet.
- A printer if you wish to print the guidebook.
- A pen to take notes! (You will want to capture it all!)
How long will it take me to complete the course?
That totally depends on you! The course contains 5 lessons with educational videos (approximately 56 minutes total) with a guidebook and additional resources to support your learning. You can stop the videos along the way to record your thoughts, watch at a faster speed, rewind to hear content again, and replay sections as often as needed throughout your implementation.
What's included?
- Access to the course content, led by Gail Boushey, for 30 days (longer if you bundle with other courses or products).
- A printable guidebook to support you as you learn.
- An online platform to share ideas and questions with classmates.
If purchasing a product bundle, you may receive access to additional courses or website access. This will be clearly stated when you buy.
What grade level of students are best served by this course?
The information provided in this course is applicable in PK-6. Teachers may make slight adjustments according to student needs and development.
