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  • Building Background Knowledge with Reading Treks

    Transform your reading instruction with Reading Treks—interactive Google Maps that bring stories to life while helping all learners build background knowledge. This workshop will equip you with strategies that bridge home and school and create connections that make reading adventures accessible and engaging for every student.

Registration & Credit Options

Register to access our comprehensive self-study course featuring an on-demand webinar recording, interactive session guide, and presentation materials—all designed to provide flexible, meaningful professional learning at your convenience.

Simply want to learn? No additional requirements needed! Access all course materials and engage with the content at your own pace.

Need professional development credit? This course qualifies for 1 hour of professional development credit. To earn your certificate, you'll need to:

  • Watch the complete edited recording (we've streamlined the content by removing pause times, so you'll need to view the full video)

  • Complete the post-webinar feedback survey

  • Pass a brief 5-question assessment

State-Specific Requirements: If you're in a state where we have agreements to provide recognized professional development credits, please check the feedback survey for any additional requirements to ensure your credits are properly recognized.

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Description

Revolutionize literature instruction with Reading Treks—interactive maps that chronicle characters' journeys while building critical background knowledge and cultural connections. Whether you're working with limited resources or seeking to make literature more accessible to all students, Reading Treks offer a powerful way to contextualize stories, connect learning to real-world geography and cultures, and provide visual supports that enhance comprehension for every learner. In this workshop, we'll explore proven instructional strategies for integrating ready-made Reading Treks into your classroom to support multilingual learners and strengthen family engagement—perfect for immediate classroom application.

Course Curriculum