Literacy th@t Works is a professional learning program for 6-12 teachers from diverse content areas that focuses on teaching students how to engage effectively with multiple perspectives and sources. Literacy th@t Works is designed to be a multi-year program, progressing from literacy foundations and routines to teacher leadership in literacy. The program has consistently shown significant gains in student writing and provides teachers with instructional strategies for the classroom.
Cohort 1, 2025 - 2026
Participating teachers earn micro-credentials from the National Writing Project and can earn 3 hours of graduate credit in English or education. Participating teachers receive a stipend up to $1450 and contribute to decisions about school purchases of $2500 in classroom literacy resources. The SMLC team will arrange lodging and group meals as well as reimburse for additional meals, mileage, and substitute costs. Summer Launch: July 30-31, 2025, in Lake Ozark, MO ($400 stipend)
Fall Programming ($275 for completion)
Regroup: October 8, 2025, in Columbia, MO
Online Course Module with National Writing Project: October - December, 2025
Spring Programming ($275 for completion)
Regroup: April 9, 2026, in Columbia, MO
Online Course Module with National Writing Project: January - March, 2026
Cohort 1 - Save the Dates for 2026 - 2027
Summer Launch on July 29 & 30, 2026 - Fall Regroup on November 10, 2026 - Spring Regroup on April 1, 2027
Literacy th@t Works Cohort 2, 2026-2027
Summer Launch: July 29-30, 2026, in Lake Ozark, MO ($400 stipend)
Fall Programming ($275 for completion)
In-person Regroup: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Columbia, MO
Online Course Module with National Writing Project: October - December, 2026
Spring Programming ($275 for completion)
Regroup: Thursday, April 1, 2027, in Lake Ozark, MO
Online Course Module with National Writing Project: January - March, 2027
Fundamentals of Teaching Literacy
The Show Me Literacies Collaborative is excited to announce a 100% online and self-paced Pop-Up PD session. Join us for a free online professional development session hosted by the Show Me Literacies Collaborative and funded by the Missouri CLSD grant. This course is designed for educators who are eager to enhance their understanding of K-12 evidence-based reading instruction and improve student outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and connect with fellow educators dedicated to fostering literacy.
Join the online collaborative now so that you can enroll in the course this June, & please share with your Missouri Teacher friends!
Pop-Up PD Science of Reading
The Show Me Literacies Collaborative is excited to announce a 100% online and self-paced Pop-Up PD session. Join us for a free online professional development session hosted by the Show Me Literacies Collaborative and funded by the Missouri CLSD grant. This course is designed for educators who are eager to enhance their understanding of K-12 evidence-based reading instruction and improve student outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and connect with fellow educators dedicated to fostering literacy.
Join the online collaborative now so that you can enroll in the course this June, & please share with your Missouri Teacher friends!