A Deeper Dive into Reading Comprehension Have you ever wondered how you can truly connect with your students and boost their reading comprehension? The answer might lie in their own lives. This enlightening edWebinar is all about linking reading comprehension to funds of knowledge. First, Dr. Molly Ness introduces the concept of “funds of knowledge”... Read more
Unlock Student Achievement with Multimodal Literacy Instruction Join expert educator Whitney Lawrence to discover why multimodal instruction is the key to unlocking deep comprehension and student achievement. While multisensory approaches have been a staple in education, the new frontier is multimodal literacy. This dynamic webinar will go beyond traditional methods to provide you with the... Read more
In this edLeader Panel, you hear from a group of researchers and practitioners who have dubbed themselves the “Reading Peaceniks” after meeting for two years and searching for ways to end the divisiveness of the reading wars. The goal of the Peaceniks is to bring together a broad spectrum across disciplines within literacy education to... Read more
How do your educators respond to professional learning? How much do they implement? Do your teachers feel supported? According to the Learning Pyramid, people only retain 5-10% of content from lectures or reading. That's the bad news. The good news is they retain 75% when they practice. They retain 90% when they teach it to... Read more
Join esteemed expert Linda Diamond for a fascinating webinar on what every administrator needs to know about the Science of Reading in PK-2. This session is designed to demystify the Science of Reading, providing school leaders with the clarity and strategies necessary to drive effective and equitable literacy outcomes in their earliest grades. Linda Diamond... Read more
Empower your school leadership and educators with the knowledge and tools to create an inclusive learning environment for students with dyslexia in middle and high school. This webinar features experts Mallary Lattanze and Missy Purcell, who will focus on helping you understand the unique needs of these students as they develop decoding and spelling skills,... Read more
Join esteemed experts Dr. Asya Johnson and Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley for an insightful webinar dedicated to Meeting the Needs of Secondary School Students with Dyslexia. They'll share invaluable insights and strategies to empower educators in supporting secondary students with dyslexia through their unique challenges. Drawing on their extensive experience, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Sandman-Hurley will... Read more
Join Dr. Claude Goldenberg as he unravels the intricacies of the "reading wars" controversy and navigates the crucial role of the Science of Reading in transforming the learning experience for multilingual learners. Dr. Goldenberg will demystify the concept of "reading science" while emphasizing its universal applicability, transcending language barriers for both English speakers and multilingual... Read more
Each day, the feelings and emotions of being a non-reader, unteachable, or "stupid" (their words, not ours) become more and more a part of students' and their parents’ stories. These inner stories can create a powerful, protective shield, telling the brain that learning – and most especially reading – is an unsafe activity. This is... Read more
Join us for a webinar with Dr. Tiffany Hogan. She's a leading expert in language and literacy. In this session, Dr. Hogan will explore the link between oral language and reading success. She'll offer valuable insights and strategies for educators. With her guidance, you'll gain a strong understanding. Oral language connects deeply with reading skills.... Read more
Discover how to transform your school's literacy outcomes by effectively employing the Science of Reading. Join Dr. Brent Conway, Assistant Superintendent in the Pentucket Regional School District, as he shares practical strategies and insights to help school leaders make changes that truly drive student achievement through proven Science of Reading practices. Explore how strong leadership... Read more
Children’s books, even those written for young readers, use language that is vastly different from the everyday speech children hear. This webinar, led by cognitive scientist Dr. Maryellen C. MacDonald, will explore why this gap exists and the significant consequences it has for children's reading development. Learn why mastering the unique vocabulary, grammar, and storytelling... Read more