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Webcasts and Webinars

Stay up-to-date with our professional development webcast and parent engagement webinar series. Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in the field of reading. 

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What Is Evidence-Based Instruction?

Evidence-based means using classroom practices based on clear and convincing proof from well-designed research and data analysis. Find out what to look for in identifying best practices.

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What We Know About Reading and the Brain

Our brains are the command center for reading and coordinate interrelated processes that allow us to use spoken and written language. In this section, you’ll learn about the brain regions that are related to reading.

Working with Struggling Readers — Every Child Can Succeed

Working with Struggling Readers — Every Child Can Succeed

Linda Farrell talks about her role as a reading intervention specialist, and what more than 20 years of experience working with kids, teachers, and schools has taught her about the potential of struggling learners — that with the right instruction (and patience) every child can become a better reader.

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Writing Activities for Your First Grader

Writing allows children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is a fundamental way in which children learn to think critically, organize and communicate ideas, and make thinking visible and permanent. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers!

Writing Activities for Your Kindergartener

Writing Activities for Your Kindergartener

Writing allows children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is a fundamental way in which children learn to think critically, organize and communicate ideas, and make thinking visible and permanent. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers!

Writing Activities for Your Pre-K Child

Writing Activities for Your Pre-K Child

Pre-K children love to write — they’re always in search of a marker or crayon. Those early scribbles are an important step on the path to literacy and it’s never too early to start. When engaging in writing, young children often mirror what they see around them; adults and older children writing lists, notes, text messaging. They are observing the way writing is used in our everyday lives. 

Writing Activities for Your Second Grader

Writing Activities for Your Second Grader

Writing allows children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is a fundamental way in which children learn to think critically, organize and communicate ideas, and make thinking visible and permanent. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers!

Vivica Fox

Writing and Spelling

Applaud your budding story writer. Hosted by Vivica A. Fox, this episode examines the connection between reading and writing and between spelling and composition. The program features successful methods for encouraging children to write and build their vocabularies. 

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