Core Connection Course Catalog
ACARC’s Best Books of 2024
As literacy educators, we know there’s nothing like getting lost in a great book! Find out what’s new in Children’s and Young Adult literature as three local experts share their top recommendations for readers of all ages…
Reading Strategies 2.0
In this online Book Study of Jennifer Serravallo's newest book, Reading Strategies Book 2.0, participants will learn and implement evidence-based reading goals and supportive strategies to utilize with all learners…
What The Science of Reading Says About Writing
Join us for a study through What The Science of Reading Says About Writing by Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe. Participants will explore key topics such as the writing process, grammar, and syntax and build understanding of key words, definitions and examples…
Children’s Literacy: Encouraging Identity Awareness Through Conversation and Composing
Let's dive into children's literature and explore possibilities that promote identity building and encourage children to develop a love and a passion for writing. We'll explore several different authors' such as Peter Reynolds, Grace Byers and Wendy Ewald to name a few…
The Need to Read Award-Winning Books Series: Part 3: National Book Award, the Edwards Award and the Schneider Family Book Awards
As educators, finding time to read can be difficult. But we need to, especially when it comes to the award-winning books. This self-paced asynchronous online course will expose participants to various awards winners and discuss how they can be shared with students…
Special Educator Support: Achieving the Limited Subject Extension Certification for Secondary ELA
This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in Secondary ELA instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in ELA for Special Educators certified to teach at the secondary level…
Continuing Our Search for Texts that Change Readers: A Year-Long Study Group of New and Noteworthy Fiction (2024-2025)
There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader! This year-long program, offering by ACARC, will explore new and noteworthy fiction that can be shared with students…