Where curriculum meets community, creativity, and continuing support. |
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Back to School: Let the Adventure Begin!
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We are honored to be on your team as you start the new school year! Since 1989, our mission at Shurley Instructional Materials has been simple. We do all we can to help teachers and students experience grammar and writing success. With that goal in mind, we have created a space where our team of educators can share tips, tricks, and techniques to ignite learning. It's all about educators helping educators in our new monthly newsletter: The ELA Spotlight. |
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Teacher Training Resources |
Workshop Series: On-demand Training
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Mini-training Series:
Grammar, Skills, and Writing
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We are thrilled that you are using the Shurley curriculum this year. To help you get started and stay motivated, we have developed an exciting lineup of on-demand, professional development opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year. To kick off the school year, we invite you to view the Shurley English Mini Training Series.This three-part webinar will help you learn how to teach grammar, skills, and writing...Shurley style! |
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Implementing Shurley English: You've got this!
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Begin the school year with confidence and peace of mind. Whether you are a brand new teacher, a veteran teacher, or it's your first year teaching Shurley English, there's no need to fret! You've got this, and we've got YOU! During this training video, we will give you five powerful tips that will help you prepare for a successful year of teaching the grammar-writing connection.
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Creativity in the Classroom |
When I was a classroom teacher in the 90s, some teachers, including myself, were in the business of creating student-led learning centers or stations for Math, Science, or Language Arts. I loved creating and hosting centers in my classroom because it gave my students the opportunity to collaborate in small groups, be a leader among their classmates, and learn subject material on a deeper level. You might be asking, “What is a Learning Center?”
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Shurley 101: Teaching with Confidence
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So, you have purchased your Shurley curriculum, you open the book or access your digital teacher’s manual…and then it hits you! “What’s all this? How am I going to cover all of it? Can I even do it?” If you have had these or similar feelings, don’t panic. My post today is about confidence. Yes! You can teach with confidence, especially if you are just embarking upon your first journey with Shurley English.
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The Four “VITAL -V’s” of a Veteran Shurley English Teacher
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Visualize this scenario: It’s early August, and as you scroll through your inbox you see the first of many emails from your school administrator. “Already!?!” you say to yourself as you hesitate to open it. You guessed it! It’s your new school year Welcome Letter and Professional Development Schedule. On the agenda, you notice a full-day training scheduled for Shurley English! Your next few thoughts go something like this: “I’ve taught Shurley English for 5 years now! I don’t need training! Maybe I can get out of it this year!” Wait! We need you there. Let us explain. |
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How do I teach Shurley English in a multi-grade classroom?
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When I began teaching at a small private parochial school, I learned quickly that even though I was teaching two grade levels of Shurley English in the same room, there was a disparity in the way I had to instruct each level. Each group had different developmental needs and learning objectives. Along the way, I discovered a few extremely effective strategies for teaching different groups of students that I would like to share with you today. |
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What is the value of giving the Shurley English Pretest if students are not familiar with the curriculum? As a consultant, I’ve heard this question before, and I want to urge you to listen up! Even though the pretest may appear extraordinarily difficult, you should never avoid it! Let me explain.
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Teacher Talk: LIVE!
Grammar & Writing Q&A Panel
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September 9, 2025 at 4 p.m. CDT
We invite you to save the date for our first panel discussion of the year! Join us to hear veteran Shurley teachers give their tips and tricks for a successful school year. Along the way, we will answer any questions you might have about how to get started with Shurley.
Space is limited for this live event. We encourage you to save your seat today! |
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