Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl)

Literacy Coach @Region10ESC | ELAR Elementary Consultant | Certified Reading Specialist | Adjunct (Paul Quinn College) |Past TALE Chair

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

Check out my newest blog with ⁦@McGrawHillK12⁩ Purposefully Connecting Reading and Writing Through Thoughtful Assignments ⁦@Region10ESC⁩ ⁦@CShawR10⁩ ⁦@GunnTexas⁩ ⁦@R10ELA⁩ https://t.co/9lcvJk2nD4

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

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[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

What Works Wednesdays Sessions May 13, 20, 27. Link to register here: https://t.co/80IenzFajl

[McGraw Hill PreK-12 @McGrawHillK12]

Your story could change someone’s classroom. ✏️ What’s your biggest “aha” moment in teaching?

Share it through the Art of Teaching Project and inspire fellow educators: https://t.co/YYQXD3sK7v

#WhyITeach #TeacherTwitter #K12 #Education

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

2026 has been an adventure! (and it's only February) I’ve been on the move—rolling through service center sessions, exploring school districts, and crashing conferences. Can’t wait to see what the rest of 2026 has in store... @R10ELA @Region10ESC #literacypearls #literacy

[Christie Kerbow, M.Ed @Kerbow_RISD]

What a great morning learning at Region 10 with @LiteracyPearls for Beyond Decoding: Building Comprehension Skills in K-2. @A_Marcott @lisastewardRISD @kristinleeper9 #RISDDreamBig @RISDrla

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

@Kerbow_RISD @A_Marcott @lisastewardRISD @kristinleeper9 @RISDrla You are awesome!!!

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

New Session Alert! "Beyond Decoding" ... Check it out! seats still available; register soon. New Session Alert! "Beyond Decoding" ... Check it out! Seats still available; register soon. @Region10ESC @R10ELA register here: https://t.co/vkziQdMOIP

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

I'm excited to attend Turning Pages; Touching Hearts; Teaching Children: Planning Powerful Read Aloud Lessons for K-5 Teachers at NBPC 2026 https://t.co/P9xVQxxYoL @sched @Region10ESC @R10ELA

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

I'm excited to attend Purposeful Texts; Intentional Teaching: Selecting Texts for Small Group Reading Instruction at NBPC 2026 https://t.co/9nEWQxT2uf @sched @R10ELA @Region10ESC

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

I'm excited to attend The Writing Process the "Right" Way: Engaging in the Process for K-2 Teachers at NBPC 2026 https://t.co/uPJEC0UShE @sched @Region10ESC @R10ELA

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

Scholarship Money! The application for Dallas County Schools is now open and will remain so until January 30.
Email: [email protected] for more information
https://t.co/xUvzQ0DxE5

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

Join this fun webinar on types of student texts in early grades! Don’t miss this engaging online session. Register now!
https://t.co/AooacrqEbc
@CShawR10 @R10ELA @GunnTexas

[Chandra Shaw @CShawR10]

Don't miss out. Only a few seats left! @GunnTexas @LiteracyPearls @R10ELA

[Region 10 ESC @Region10ESC]

The Literacy Spark Speaker Series ignites instructional growth all year long with a lineup of expert voices, actionable Tier I strategies, and fresh ideas that create a lasting impact for students. Kicking off the series is Dr. Catlin Tucker, education expert, bestselling author, and international speaker, serving as keynote speaker and workshop leader.

December 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Region 10 — Austin, Bowie & Crockett Combined Rooms
400 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX 75081

Register here: https://t.co/wiC6EsUu70

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

Check out my session, "The Writing Process the Right Way," which models a fun way to engage in the writing process with your students.
More Info Here👇🏽: https://t.co/lm7xi4oPPC
Read the partner blog post👇🏽:
https://t.co/QiWVUc1bnn
@Region10ESC @R10ELA @CShawR10 @GunnTexas

[McGraw Hill PreK-12 @McGrawHillK12]

Need more time for writing instruction? Start by rethinking how reading and writing show up in your day.

Dr. Pearl Garden shares how blending the two can save time, strengthen literacy skills, and create more meaningful learning for students.

📖 https://t.co/FpKZvKNall

[Pearl Dean Garden, Ed.D (Dr. Pearl) @LiteracyPearls]

Clarity for Learning: What’s Next in What Works Best https://t.co/8EmHaHVcOc via @CorwinPress

[McGraw Hill PreK-12 @McGrawHillK12]

Literacy starts with language.

Dr. Pearl Garden shares how classroom conversations, rhyming games, and play lay the foundation for reading and writing—and why student talk should come first.

Read more: https://t.co/YUkVvHRilk

#LiteracyInstruction

[Jennifer Gunn @GunnTexas]

Did you know that short constructed responses provide foundational skills for assessed standards as well as all longer form text-based writing for college readiness?! ✏️📒 Learn more in just one hour.⏲️ Join me on Zoom Sept. 18! https://t.co/lXixA2n7aO