Summer program with Kate Messner and other authors. 2013 Runs from June 24-August 12 Hone your own writing skills, which you can later share with students.
This post is from Gary Price, someone I've followed for quite a long time. He recommends newsblur as a replacement for Google Reader. There are links to other articles as well.
This presentation provides information and techniques for teachers to use when teaching new vocabulary by using contextual clues.
Workshop presentation by Lynn Figurate Shared via Learning Connection