Support for Schools
Professional Development
Dr. Cotton provides professional development sessions tailored to each school’s individual needs. Whether a two-hour workshop on a specific topic, or consulting and coaching throughout the academic year, she works closely with schools to design a customized professional development program. Workshop topics include: Social and Emotional Learning, Literacy Foundations, Implementing a Reading Program, Universal Design for Learning, Differentiating Instruction, Assessments and Data Analysis, and Neurodiversity in the Classroom. Dr. Cotton is passionate about working with teachers and schools to bring research into the classroom in a practical, hands-on approach. Dr. Cotton’s ultimate goal is to make teachers’ lives easier by providing extensive support and tools they can use immediately in their classrooms.
Reading Assessments & Data Analysis
Dr. Cotton works with schools to train and guide their teachers in conducting reading assessments and data analysis, putting a plan into place for differentiated instruction based on students’ literacy needs. Dr. Cotton is also available to conduct reading assessments for schools who need that extra resource and support. Dr. Cotton works with the classroom instructors to design small groups, instructional plans, and communication with parents to best meet their students’ instructional needs. Together, Dr. Cotton works with teachers and families to better understand the importance of screening for specific literacy challenges and the ways in which early intervention can be implemented to set students up for the highest levels of success. Dr. Cotton can provide assessment and data analysis support throughout the school year.
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