Writing is one of the most powerful tools for improving reading, thinking, and learning. In this one-hour virtual session, explore practical writing strategies that strengthen comprehension, analysis, and communication across K–12 ELA classrooms. Leave with ready-to-use approaches that fit seamlessly into the lessons you’re already teaching and can be implemented immediately to deepen student thinking and improve writing outcomes.
Format: Virtual (Zoom) • 1 hour of PD/EILA credit provided • Zoom link sent prior to the session
The science of reading is not just a primary-grade concern—and many upper-grade students are still struggling with the demands of complex texts. In this session, we’ll explore what the science of reading means for grades 4–12. We’ll build a clearer understanding of how skilled reading develops over time and what factors most often interfere with comprehension in later grades. We’ll connect this research to practical, classroom-ready strategies that support students in navigating complex academic texts—through vocabulary development, sentence-level understanding, knowledge building, comprehension, and disciplinary writing across content areas. Whether you teach upper elementary or secondary, you’ll leave with research-informed strategies you can use immediately, along with a clearer picture of how your instruction supports students in becoming proficient readers of increasingly complex texts.
lindsey.ellis@ckec.org
The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
Network Dates/Times
Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
EILA credit will be awarded.
Contact: mark.helton@ckec.org
The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
Network Dates/Times
Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
EILA credit will be awarded.
Contact: mark.helton@ckec.org
The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
Network Dates/Times
Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
EILA credit will be awarded.
Contact: mark.helton@ckec.org
The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
Network Dates/Times
Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
EILA credit will be awarded.
Contact: mark.helton@ckec.org
This 3-day session equips teachers with easy-to-use tools to improve student writing in any subject at any grade level. Based on Judith Hochman’s The Writing Revolution, this session covers clear, step-by-step methods for building sentence and paragraph writing skills. Teachers will learn ways to help students express ideas clearly, understand content better, and gain confidence in their writing. By the end of the session, participants will have a toolkit of effective, research-based strategies to transform writing instruction and boost student success.
The registration fee provides each participant with a copy of The Writing Revolution 2.0.
For more information, contact Lindsey Ellis at lindsey.ellis@ckec.org.
The CKEC Multilingual Learner Teacher Network will be time to work with other EL/ML teachers, specialists, admin, and other educators in the region. Through participant input, training and workshop opportunities will be developed based on the needs, trends, and ongoing issues that face schools and districts across our region and the state. The network will provide open chair time for members to share success stories. There will also be time to vet specific issues in a supportive and constructive manner.
Network Dates/Times
Sept 21, 2026 (In-person Lexington); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Oct 12, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Nov 16, 2026 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
Mar 8, 2027 (In-person Harrodsburg); 8:30 am -3:30 pm ET
Apr 19, 2027 (virtual, Google Meet); 4:00-5:00 pm ET
EILA credit will be awarded.
This day is for all CKEC Crisis Response Team leads and other school/district team members who wish to join. The day will be focused on strategies, best practices, table top exercises, rehearsals, networking, and planning. CKEC Regional Crisis Response Team members are encouraged to bring others from their district/school teams to this meeting.
January 11, 2027 (Lexington) 8:30-11:30
6 hours of EILA.
This session is designed to assist teachers in the MSD classroom on creating and running stations. It will introduce participants to the purpose and power of using stations in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (MSD) classrooms. Educators will learn why small-group and independent work systems increase engagement, improve skill acquisition, and support differentiated instruction. The training will guide participants through how to get started with stations—beginning small with teacher-led, para-led, and independent stations—and will explore examples of the types of stations that can be used across content areas. Participants will leave with practical tools, clear structures, and simple starting points to begin implementing stations effectively in their own classrooms.
This is an in-person session. Participants will receive a 6-hour PD certificate.
Contact erica.price@ckec.org with any questions.