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Grammar Boot Camp
2019-08-14 08:00 - 2019-08-15 15:00 (America/Denver) | Radison Hotel El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79925, United States
Teach grammar for the sake of reading and writing.
Registration is CLOSED.
Enrollment is FULL
El Paso, Texas

Workshop Summary
Experience two days of easy-to-manage, student-engaging Anchor Lessons, Anchor Charting, Learning Rituals & Routines and an introduction to Alice Nine’s Interactive Grammar Notebook, followed by online lessons for blended classroom instruction.
Anchor Lessons and Anchor Charts build concepts with clear, concise, easy explanations and definitions. Mentor texts model with accurate examples. The Grammar Notebook becomes a student’s resource book. Full-color graphics and explicit notebook building is part of the lessons in Alice Nine’s online Grammar Boot Camps. Based on scientific research & best practices these grammar lessons align with the new ELAR TEKS and the ELPS and support gains in STAAR Writing.
Alignment with NEW ELAR TEKS
Strand 6 — The student learns grammar basics during the creation of an interactive grammar notebook. The student uses acquired knowledge to support appropriate use of conventions to edit, analyze, and revise a mentor sentence. The student writes legibly.
Strand 5 – The student uses critical inquiry to notice and analyze the authors’ choices and how they influence and communicate meaning in a mentor sentences. The student analyzes the authors’ craft and applies it purposefully in order to develop his or her own sentences.
Workshop Agenda
Grammar Boot Camp, a two-day workshop. View/Print the Agenda.
August 14-15, 2019
Day 1: Rituals and charting all about parts of speech
Day 2: Anchor lessons and routines working with sentences
Following the workshop you will have access to over 50 front-loading grammar lessons.
It’s easy to enroll
1) Follow directions on the Registration Form
2) Our PD facilitator will complete your registration and send a confirmation email to you.
View/Print: Brochure / Registration Form.
Choose one of two options —
Option 1. Attend the two-day workshop and join Alice Nine Academy for Grammar Boot Camp blended lessons with a one-year membership to Alice Nine Academy, home of Grammar Boot Camp.
Option 2. Attend the two-day workshop and join Alice Nine Academy for Grammar Boot Camp blended lessons with a three-month membership to Alice Nine Academy, home of Grammar Boot Camp.
Purchase using the Registration Form or through our online Store: Option 1 HERE or Option 2 HERE
Can’t attend the workshop?
Become a member of Alice Nine Academy by purchasing “Site Membership” HERE.
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Visit Grammar Boot Camp sample lessons at ALICE NINE ACADEMY — your place for blended classroom instruction.
–As one teacher put it, “It’s like having Alice Nine in your pocket!”

–As Alice Nine puts it, “Through my Academy, I can team teach with you in your classroom any or every day of the year.”
Be sure to check out the Scope & Sequence for each boot camp.

JCSpell Word Study
2019-08-29 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Radison Hotel El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79925, United States
Integrating phonemic awareness, handwriting, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary
Registration is OPEN.
El Paso, Texas
Workshop Summary
Alice Nine will show you how to integrate the following during Word Study lessons, without worksheets:

phonemic awareness with sounds and syllables —
systematic, explicit phonics —
handwriting instruction —
spelling practice —
word grammar —
and how-to sound out words for both reading and writing
Aligns with new ELAR TEKS

Daily Word Study with content (phonograms and words) and routines of JCSpell provide ongoing opportunities to address
Strand 1– The student develops word structure knowledge through phonological awareness, print concepts, phonics, and morphology to communicate, decode, and spell (encode) during the daily JCSpell lesson routines, i,e., Think to Spell, Word Talk. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively through oral and written sentences during Word Talk.
Strand 6 — The student composes legible texts during I-Work. The student composes sentences and uses appropriate conventions during I-Work.
Who should attend?
All teachers, especially elementary since phonics is now part of the new ELAR TEKS, for grades 4-5 as well as K-3. This is especially great for ELLs. Alice Nine recommends it for core instruction; however, it can be used Tier 2 intervention, especially at secondary level.
Workshop Agenda
View/Print JCSpell Word Study Agenda.
Two dates are offered for the LIVE Workshop: Aug. 29 or Sept. 26, 2019
It’s easy to enroll
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store
2) Our PD facilitator will complete your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form
** IF currently enrolled in the online JCSpell Word Study **
Contact Alice Nine for a reduce price to attend the workshop on Aug. 29 or Sept 26, 2019
BLENDED Professional Development involves–

✓ Face-to-Face Session: August 29th or September 26th with Alice Nine, 6 hour workshop
✓ Digital (online) Sessions: Begins upon Registration, 24 hours of personalized step-by-step training with simulated lessons, access 24/7 through January 30, 2020
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Enroll in the Online Sessions only:
Listed on our calendar: Digital PD: JCSpell Word Study
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What is Johnny Can Spell (JCSpell) #JCSpell ?
JCSpell is not a curriculum. JCSpell is not a program.
JCSpell is an instructional design that offers you a systematic, explicit approach for integrated ELA instruction.
Alice Nine, creator of Johnny Can Spell, Is the sole provider of JCSpell workshops.

JCSpell Word Study
2019-09-26 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Radison Hotel El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79925, United States
Integrating phonemic awareness, handwriting, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary
Registration is OPEN.
El Paso, Texas
Workshop Summary
Alice Nine will show you how to integrate the following during Word Study lessons, without worksheets:

phonemic awareness with sounds and syllables —
systematic, explicit phonics —
handwriting instruction —
spelling practice —
word grammar —
and how-to sound out words for both reading and writing
Alignment with new ELAR TEKS

Daily Word Study with content (phonograms and words) and routines of JCSpell provide ongoing opportunities to address
Strand 1– The student develops word structure knowledge through phonological awareness, print concepts, phonics, and morphology to communicate, decode, and spell (encode) during the daily JCSpell lesson routines, i,e., Think to Spell, Word Talk. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively through oral and written sentences during Word Talk.
Strand 6 — The student composes legible texts during I-Work. The student composes sentences and uses appropriate conventions during I-Work.
Who should attend?
All teachers, especially elementary since phonics is now part of the new ELAR TEKS, for grades 4-5 as well as K-3. This is especially great for ELLs. Alice Nine recommends it for core instruction; however, it can be used Tier 2 intervention, especially at secondary level.
Workshop Agenda
View/Print JCSpell Word Study Agenda.
Two dates are offered for the LIVE Workshop: Aug. 29 or Sept. 26, 2019
It’s easy to enroll
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store.
2) Our PD facilitator will complete your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form

BLENDED Professional Development involves

✓ Face-to-Face Session: August 26th or September 26th, with Alice Nine, 6 hour workshop
✓ Digital (online) Sessions: Begins upon Registration, 24 hours of personalized step-by-step training with simulated lessons, access 24/7 through January 30, 2020
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Enroll in the Online Sessions only:
Listed on our calendar: Digital PD: JCSpell Word Study
Can be purchased with credit card in our Online Store.
________
What is Johnny Can Spell (JCSpell) #JCSpell ?
JCSpell is not a curriculum. JCSpell is not a program.
JCSpell is an instructional design that offers you a systematic, explicit approach for integrated ELA instruction.
NOTE: If you are currently enrolled in the digital course (JCSpell Word Study) and want to attend this one-day workshop at the Radisson on August 26, contact Alice Nine.
Alice Nine, creator of Johnny Can Spell, Is the sole provider of Johnny Can Spell workshops.

James Butler Workshop
2019-10-02 - 2019-10-03
Grammar Boot Camp

Participation limited to campus staff.
El Paso, Texas

Writing STAAR Essays
2019-10-15 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
With an eye on STAAR™ — writing mentor essays and developing teaching points with Alice Nine.
Registration is OPEN
El Paso, TX.
Workshop Summary
A one-day workshop day
Learn how to show your students to —
*Use the prompt to write a clear central idea statement
*Use Alice Nine’s X-Builder for body
* Write a conclusion that completes the essay
Plan STAAR essay practice in bite-sized pieces
Plus you will have access to Writing STAAR™ Essays digital (online) modules
Workshop Agenda
Writing STAAR Essays is a one-day workshop. View / Print the Agenda.
PLUS extensive online digital modules, available 24/7 through March 15, 2020.
It’s easy to enroll
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store..
2) Our PD facilitator will process your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form.
What is a blended workshop?

LIVE workshop on October 15, 2019, with Alice Nine focuses on writing mentor essays and developing teaching points in response to STAAR-like prompts.
Digital (online) Modules available 24/7 through March 15, 2020 include–
Deconstructing the Prompt
Deciphering the Rubrics
Developing the Essay
From Prompt to Essay, modeled step-by-step with teaching points
Resources

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Enroll in the Online Modules only
Our online modules are available for individual teacher enrollment as Digital PD.. Check our Calendar.

Snippety Grammar 4 Editing STAARS
2019-10-16 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Radison Hotel El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79925, United States
Grammar PD with an eye on STAAR™.
Did you know? 50% of the 4th grade STAAR Writing score is based on editing.
Registration has been Re-Opened
El Paso, Texas
Workshop Summary
A one-day workshop day applying grammar knowledge and practicing editing skills with an eye on demands of STAAR™. Digital (online) resources are included.
Why is it called Snippety Grammar? Because it is grammar in snippets —
Mini-lessons and anchor charts…
Bite-sized daily practices that develop editing skills…
Simple, no nonsense, can-use-tomorrow routines…
Editing strategies (tips and tricks) for proof-reading and test-taking…
Alignment with new ELAR TEKS

Strand 6 — The student uses acquired knowledge to support appropriate use of conventions to analyze and edit text. The student learns tips and tricks of editors to proofread and determine correct use of conventions. The student uses proofreader symbols.
Strand 1 — The student demonstrates and applies spelling knowledge.
Strand 5 – The student uses critical inquiry to notice and analyze the authors’ choices and how they influence and communicate meaning and flow of text.
Workshop Agenda
View/Print the Agenda for the day.

It’s easy to enroll
Only a few places are still available.
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store.
2) Our PD facilitator will complete your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form

Writing STAAR™ Essays
2019-10-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Radison Hotel El Paso Airport, 1770 Airway Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79925, United States
With an eye on STAAR™ — writing mentor essays and developing teaching points with Alice Nine.
Registration for OCT 17 is CLOSED
We have scheduled another session for OCT 15.
El Paso, TX.
Workshop Summary
A one-day workshop day
Learn how to show your students to —
*Use the prompt to write a clear central idea statement
*Use Alice Nine’s X-Builder for body
* Write a conclusion that completes the essay
Plan STAAR essay practice in bite-sized pieces
Plus you will have access to Writing STAAR™ Essays digital (online) modules
Workshop Agenda
Writing STAAR Essays is a one-day workshop. View / Print the Agenda.
PLUS extensive online digital modules, available 24/7 through March 15, 2020.
It’s easy to enroll
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store..
2) Our PD facilitator will process your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form.
What is a blended workshop?

LIVE workshop on October 17, 2019, with Alice Nine focuses on writing mentor essays and developing teaching points in response to STAAR-like prompts.
Digital (online) Modules available 24/7 through March 15, 2020 include–
Deconstructing the Prompt
Deciphering the Rubrics
Developing the Essay
From Prompt to Essay, modeled step-by-step with teaching points
Resources

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Enroll in the Online Modules only
Our online modules are available for individual teachers as Digital PD and will open for enrollment in August 2019. Check our Calendar or check here for a link to enroll online.

Ernesto Serna Inservice Day
2019-10-23
JCSpell Word Study Plus
Participation limited to campus staff.
El Paso, Texas

Horizon Heights Inservice Day
2019-10-30

Snippety Grammar 4 Editing STAARs
2019-12-11 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
Grammar PD with an eye on STAAR™.
Did you know? 50% of the 4th grade STAAR Writing score is based on editing.
Registration OPEN
El Paso, Texas
Workshop Summary
A one-day workshop day applying grammar knowledge and practicing editing skills with an eye on demands of STAAR™. Digital (online) resources are included.
Why is it called Snippety Grammar? Because it is grammar in snippets —
Mini-lessons and anchor charts…
Bite-sized daily practices that develop editing skills…
Simple, no nonsense, can-use-tomorrow routines…
Editing strategies (tips and tricks) for proof-reading and test-taking…
Alignment with new ELAR TEKS

Strand 6 — The student uses acquired knowledge to support appropriate use of conventions to analyze and edit text. The student learns tips and tricks of editors to proofread and determine correct use of conventions. The student uses proofreader symbols.
Strand 1 — The student demonstrates and applies spelling knowledge.
Strand 5 – The student uses critical inquiry to notice and analyze the authors’ choices and how they influence and communicate meaning and flow of text.
Workshop Agenda
View/Print the Agenda for the day.

It’s easy to enroll
Only a few places are still available.
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store.
2) Our PD facilitator will complete your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form

Writing STAAR™ Essays
2019-12-12 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
With an eye on STAAR™ — writing mentor essays and developing teaching points with Alice Nine.
Registration is OPEN
El Paso, TX.
Workshop Summary
A one-day workshop
Learn how to show your students to —
* Write a clear central idea statement using the prompt
* To plan and write the body with Alice Nine’s X-Builder
* Write a conclusion that completes the essay
Plan STAAR™ essay practice in bite-sized pieces
Plus you will have access to Writing STAAR™ Essays digital (online) modules
Workshop Agenda
Writing STAAR™ Essays is a one-day workshop. View / Print the Agenda.
PLUS extensive online digital modules, available 24/7 through April 15, 2020.
It’s easy to enroll
1) Follow directions on Registration Form. Please note: Payment can be made with credit card at our Online Store..
2) Our PD facilitator will process your enrollment and send you a confirmation email.
View / Print: Brochure / Registration Form.
What is a blended workshop?

LIVE workshop on December 12, 2019, with Alice Nine focuses on writing mentor essays and developing teaching points in response to STAAR-like prompts.
Digital (online) Modules available 24/7 through March 15, 2020 include–

Deconstructing the Prompt–Understanding use of each part
Deciphering the Rubrics– Understanding the language
Developing the Essay– Close examination of components
From Prompt to Essay–How-to outlined with teaching points
From Prompt to Essay–A modeled lesson
Resources
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Enroll in the Online Modules only
Our online modules are available for individual teacher enrollment as Digital PD.. Check our Calendar.
