Unlocking Poetry: Tools, Texts, and Strategies That Work
March 30 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $200 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Elaine Whitcome, CVES Facilitator
Description:
Do you ever find yourself wincing when it’s time to teach poetry? You’re not alone—and this workshop is for you. Join colleagues for a collaborative exchange of practical, classroom‑ready ideas for teaching poetry. Together, we’ll explore strategies that build students’ reading confidence, model effective comprehension skills, and help learners truly enjoy and understand poems. Participants will share and discuss how mentor texts and visual prompts can inspire students to write, revise, and recite their own poems. Leave with fresh approaches, ready‑to‑use lesson ideas, and renewed confidence for bringing poetry to life in your classroom.
Intended For: ELA/Literacy Teachers Grades 1-12
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 SLS Professional Development