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Disciplinary Literacy for Every Learner: Helping Students Unlock Complex Texts

June 16, 2026

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

Explore practical strategies that help students read, write, and think like experts in each discipline.

Date: June 16, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

$80 per participant, Comprehensive Package pricing: $8 per participant

Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >

Lunch included

Prerequisites: None

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Relicensure requirement: Reading Preparation

Learning objectives:

Learn how to scaffold complex texts.
Identify the discipline-specific literacy moves that build deeper comprehension and confidence.
Gain ready-to-use approaches.

Description:

In this session, 5-12 educators will explore practical strategies that help students read, write, and think like experts in each discipline. Participants will learn how to scaffold complex texts so that all learners, regardless of background knowledge or skill level, can access rigorous content. Through hands-on examples and collaborative discussion, teachers will identify the discipline-specific literacy moves that build deeper comprehension and confidence. Educators will leave with ready-to-use approaches that make challenging texts meaningful and manageable for every student.

About the leader:

Sourcewell education consultants Lisa Christensen and Shannon Rivard will lead this training.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: June 2, 2026

Check-in: 8 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov