Participants who attend this 18 hour training will have 3 years of access to a Google Site specifically developed to provide instructional support and best practices. There will be one hour of asynchronous onboarding prior to the workshop. You will receive more information about this in early May. Note: Lunch is "on your own" each day. Light snacks will be provided at break times. Cost: AR AIMS Schools $500 Non-AR AIMS Schools $600 Late Registration Fee $50 (Please see deadline above.) In the event a registration must be cancelled or changed, please contact Susan Skinkle, slskinkle@araims.org. Instructional Support Details: The AR AIMS English LTF Infused Advanced Instructional Methods and Strategies training for grades 6-10 merges LTF training with instructional support developed by a master teacher and fully supported by a loaded Google Site for each grade level. This support is created by Arkansas teachers, for Arkansas teachers, and meets Arkansas ELA standards. It includes five complete model units that are developed to be flexible while providing teachers with guidance as they implement Arkansas frameworks and prepare for standardized tests (ATLAS). Model Unit Essentials -Model Units are multi-genre including selections from major works, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. -Model Units feature varied instructional approaches including visual analysis, direct writing instruction, technology applications, etc. -Model Units are skills based for ease of application to varied literary selections. -Model Units reflect embedded grammar, vocabulary, & writing instruction. -Model Units are based on mentor texts but contain suggestions for alternative works. -Model Units include a variety of instructional methods and approaches (e.g. bell ringers, grammar instruction, writing instruction, best practices, creative applications, etc.). -Model Units include both student and teacher materials. -Model Units have connections to ACT Aspire classroom support. -Model Units include appropriate key suggested activities with direct correlation to Arkansas standards. -Model Units include master documents with links to documents, videos, etc.