Professional Learning for ELA

Set your teachers up for success as they begin their work with Fishtank ELA. Fishtank PL prioritizes interactive experiences designed to leverage teachers’ expertise and their unique knowledge of their students, and share strategies that they can put to use right away in the classroom.

Our Launch series provides onboarding support for teachers who are new to the curriculum, building building a strong foundation for Kindergarten–12th grade teachers implementing Fishtank ELA.

Module 1: Setting a Vision for ELA Instruction

Dive into the research behind Fishtank ELA and explore how its core tenets are developed across grade levels and within units.

Module 2: Centering Complex Text and Knowledge Building 

Learn to identify features of complexity and how to provide all students the support they need to succeed.

Module 3: Preparing to Teach a Fishtank Unit 

Learn how to use Fishtank ELA resources, including the Unit Launches, to intellectually prepare to teach a Fishtank ELA unit.

Module 4: Getting the Most Out of a Fishtank Lesson

Explore Fishtank reading lesson structures, strategies for engaging with the text, and just-in-time support to ensure all students are able to access the core text.

Module 5: Intellectually Preparing a Fishtank Lesson

Learn the protocol for intellectually preparing to teach a lesson and practice the protocol for a lesson in a current or upcoming unit.