Join us for a special two-day session designed to help educators implement any version of the William and Mary Language Arts curriculum with clarity and confidence. The session emphasizes the curriculum’s focus on critical thinking, literary analysis, and authentic problem-solving to engage gifted learners.
Dates & Times: Tues, Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
Thurs, Aug 6, 2026,10:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
Teacher Q&A & Strategy Session: Wed, Sept 16, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM CT
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Cost: $400/person for 4 hours of training + Q&A session. The registration fee is non-refundable.
Deadline to register: July 17, 2026. This form may close early if seats become full.
Limited Seating: 25 participants
Minimum Requirement to Run Academy: 10 participants
Objectives:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the curriculum's goals, structure, and key components.
- Explore strategies for teaching critical thinking and literary analysis.
- Learn how to scaffold and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of gifted learners.
- Develop a plan for effectively implementing the curriculum in your classroom.
Essential Topics:
- Overview of the curriculum's framework, instructional strategies, and materials.
- Hands-on engagement with sample lessons and text selections.
- Strategies for fostering higher-order thinking and rich discussions.
- Facilitated planning for classroom implementation.
Takeaways: Educators will develop a deep understanding of the William & Mary Language Arts curriculum, including its structure, goals, and strategies for fostering critical thinking and literary analysis. They will gain hands-on experience with sample lessons, learn techniques for differentiating instruction for gifted learners, and leave with a clear plan to implement the curriculum effectively in their classrooms.
