Workshops, Books, & Resources
for teachers, by Gretchen Bernabei
Writing Workshops
Click on a Location/Date to register:
Crash Course for STAAR
Who is it for? Anyone involved in preparing students (grades 4-11) for STAAR writing tests!
Is it the same as Gretchen’s other workshops? While many of Gretchen’s most effective strategies will be included, participants will receive links to STAAR materials, including NEW lessons from the upcoming Text Structures from Fairy Tales.
STAAR Writing with Fairy Tales – NewBraunfels – January 22, 2019
STAAR Writing with Fairy Tales – Richardson – January 23, 2019
STAAR Writing with Fairy Tales – Houston – January 28, 2019
Training for Trainers
Who is it for? This four-day session would benefit anyone who works in staff development with other teachers OR teachers who would like to receive a more thorough training in the work of Gretchen Bernabei. It will focus on kid-centered, healthy, authentic writing strategies, while containing serious STAAR preparation.
For every grade of writing, 3-12.
New Braunfels Essays and Grammar with Gretchen Bernabei: Training of Trainers – July 8-11, 2019
ANDALE YA!
Who is it for? Anyone involved in preparing 4th grade Spanish-speaking students for STAAR writing tests.
This workshop will be split between grammar, writing and reading, using materials Gretchen has adapted from STAAR released tests and live student STAAR essays.
McAllen – ¡Andale ya! Spanish Grammar and Composition with Trail of Breadcrumbs – January 29. 2019
New Braunfels – ¡Andale ya! Spanish Grammar and Composition with Maureen Ucles – February 6, 2019
Richardson – ¡Andale ya! Spanish Grammar and Composition with Maureen Ucles – June 11, 2019
Click on a Location/Date to register:
Crash Course for STAAR
Who is it for? Anyone involved in preparing students (grades 4-11) for STAAR writing tests!
Is it the same as Gretchen’s other workshops? While many of Gretchen’s most effective strategies will be included, participants will receive links to STAAR materials, including NEW lessons from the upcoming Text Structures from Fairy Tales.
STAAR Writing with Fairy Tales – NewBraunfels – January 22, 2019
STAAR Writing with Fairy Tales – Richardson – January 23, 2019
STAAR Writing with Fairy Tales – Houston – January 28, 2019
Training for Trainers
Who is it for? This four-day session would benefit anyone who works in staff development with other teachers OR teachers who would like to receive a more thorough training in the work of Gretchen Bernabei. It will focus on kid-centered, healthy, authentic writing strategies, while containing serious STAAR preparation.
For every grade of writing, 3-12.
New Braunfels Essays and Grammar with Gretchen Bernabei: Training of Trainers – July 8-11, 2019
ANDALE YA!
Who is it for? Anyone involved in preparing 4th grade Spanish-speaking students for STAAR writing tests.
This workshop will be split between grammar, writing and reading, using materials Gretchen has adapted from STAAR released tests and live student STAAR essays.