Middle School Reading Professional Development | Reading Interest Inventory

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Teaching Duration: 3 Hours
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Transform your middle school reading lessons in just 3 hours with Middle School Reading Professional Development Workshop – Lit Launch, an on-demand professional development workshop designed specifically for middle school ELA teachers. This online PD experience is perfect for teachers who are ready to reduce classroom management struggles and reignite students’ love of reading, without spending all weekend planning.

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What’s Included:

• 3 Hours of On-Demand Professional Development Videos
• 145-Page Interactive Workbook
• 10 Bonus Reading Resources, including:
  • Independent Reading Journal Assignment
  • “Benefits of Reading Non-Fiction” Article

• Professional Development Certificate
• Links to Supporting Resources
• Reading Interest Inventory

Workshop Modules:

Module 1: The Hidden Side of Middle School Students
Understand adolescent development and its direct impact on reading behaviour. Learn to connect with students beneath the surface and create a reading environment that aligns with their developmental strengths.

Module 2: Re-Engaging Your Disengaged Students
Say goodbye to groans and fake reading. Discover classroom-tested strategies that actually work to boost reading motivation - and see your classroom management improve along the way.

Module 3: Sustainable Engagement Practices
Get a step-by-step framework for keeping students engaged in reading all year long. Hold them accountable, save your weekends, and build a reading culture that sticks.

Topics Covered:

• Adolescent Brain & Behavior
• Mindset Shifts for Reading Engagement
• Creating a Culture of Reading
• Classroom Management Tips
• Independent & Choice Reading
• Book Promotion Techniques
• Whole-Class Novels vs. Alternative Texts
• Reading Accountability & Grading
• Year-Long Reading Engagement Schedule
  

Whether you're a new teacher or a veteran looking to revamp your approach, Middle School Reading Professional Development Workshop - Lit Launch offers practical, proven strategies that can transform your reading block in just a few hours. Teachers love that they can complete the course at their own pace and walk away with actionable tools they can use immediately.

Why Teachers Love Lit Launch:

1. It’s Practical, Not Theoretical
   Teachers walk away with real, ready-to-use strategies - not just abstract ideas. Everything is grounded in classroom reality.
   
2. PD That Respects Their Time
   In just 3 hours, teachers get a complete workshop on their own schedule. No subs, no after-school meetings, no fluff.
   
3. Reduces Classroom Management Stress
   By re-engaging students with reading, teachers spend less time managing behaviour and more time teaching.
   
4. Supports All Types of Readers
   The workshop helps teachers connect with disengaged, reluctant, and enthusiastic readers alike.
   
5. Boosts Student Accountability
   With provided tools like the Reading Journal, teachers can hold students accountable without micromanaging.
   
6. Makes Reading Fun Again - For Everyone
   The mindset shifts and strategies promote joy in reading, helping to build a culture where students want to read.
   
7. Includes High-Value Resources
   The workbook and bonus materials aren't just extras - they're powerful tools that can be used year after year.
   
8. Professional Growth + PD Certificate
   Teachers can grow their skill set and earn a certificate to use for continuing education credit (district dependent)

Teacher Feedback:

1. "You will have ideas that you can implement right away after the first few minutes of the course." 
2. “This course got me excited about teaching reading to my students again. My excitement then translated to the kids being excited to read and I just love to see them enjoy reading so much in class.”
3. “I like that I could go at my own pace.  The videos were very easy to follow and the course is very well organized.  I especially liked that you had graphic organizers provided to take notes.  The information on adolescent learners was especially helpful. 
4. There were lots of great tips and ideas that I was able to use right away.  It inspired me and got me excited about teaching again.”  
5. “So many fantastic ideas, and great reminders on how important reading is. I love that you have made it clear that you can't do everything at once although I am still having a hard time not trying to do that. Great self directed pace. Excellent links to great resources. Overall fantastic program with so many take-aways. Well done.”