Back-to-School

Back-to-School Workshops: Grammar, Skills, and Writing

Shurley English

08 Aug 2024 — 1 min read

Welcome to the Shurley method of language arts instruction! We are thrilled that you are using the Shurley curriculum this year. To help you get started and stay motivated, we have developed an exciting lineup of professional development opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year. We hope you will include these monthly Shurley English Workshop Series events as part of your continuing education. Keep an eye on your inbox for your invitation!

For the month of August, we will host our most popular event, the Shurley English Mini Training Series. This three-part webinar will help you learn how to teach grammar, skills, and writing...Shurley style! Follow the links below to register for each day of training.

Part 1: Grammar
Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m., CDT

Part 2: Skills
Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4:00 p.m., CDT

Part 3: Writing
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 4:00 p.m., CDT

Online attendees will receive a certificate of participation to use towards professional development hours. Space is limited for these FREE webinars. We encourage you to save your seat below.

DID YOU MISS THE WEBINARS?
You can watch the recordings on our YouTube Channel. Enjoy!

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