Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop and implement poetry into their classroom. This class will focus on poetry, writing, reading strategies, lessons, mentor and student examples. This course will also be an impactful complement to any SEL program and classroom providing students with the empowerment to connect with their emotions, identities, and the world around them.

This course is appropriate for primary and secondary classroom teachers of all subjects. Teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, and administrators are invited to join us; they will be asked to work on implementing poetry into their classrooms and buildings. 

Required Text:

• Awakening the Heart, Second Edition: Teaching Poetry K-8 Georgia Heard

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Design and implement poetry in subjects taught.
• Identify the benefits of poetry across academic curriculum. 
• Develop a plan to apply poetry in the classroom. 
• Provide poetry opportunities for ELL students to be successful.