Gail Bohnenstiehl

With 35 years as a classroom teacher, as a member of the Illinois State Language Arts Assessment Advisory Committee, and as an ISAT item writer and  validator of both reading and writing assessment, Gail shares information and strategies for reading and writing and the ISAT assessment that are both accurate and current best practices.

Her passion for children’s literature and literacy has driven Gail to be an Amazon golden one click member. The desire to share this love of reading has challenged Gail to spread her message to teachers, students, and administrators. Developing best practices in reading instruction, valuing independent reading, creating a rich vocabulary environment, all aimed at increased student achievement is the goal of her staff development.  

Gail combines the framework for writing and her 6-trait writing training to guide teachers through a model of instruction focusing on the process approach to writing and writer’s workshop.

Her expertise…

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   1. 6- trait writing
   2. Children’s literature
   3. Best practices in literacy instruction 
   4. Guided reading
   5. Vocabulary instructional strategies
   6. Strategies and scoring for ISAT reading and writing

Currently, in addition to consulting with the PDA, Gail is a literacy coordinator in the Crete Monee School District and an International Baccalaureate School consultant. 

Gail received a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Kansas and a Master of Arts in Education from Governor’s State University.

Professional Development Topics Gail Can Deliver for Your Staff

• 6- trait writing
• Children’s literature
• Best practices in literacy instruction 
• Guided reading
• Vocabulary instructional strategies
• Strategies and scoring for ISAT reading and writing