Professional Development

A teacher’s education never ends. New research, state standards, and curriculum changes all require teachers who are informed, energized, and responsive. Learn the characteristics of highly effective reading teachers, and the knowledge and skills required for teaching reading.

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Reading 101: Self-Paced Learning Modules

Core knowledge about reading is a key to effective literacy instruction. Our free, self-paced learning modules can help you deepen your understanding of the building blocks of reading and writing.

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Reading 101

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Helping All Readers

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Literacy at Home

Professional Development

Reading 101: Self-Paced Learning Modules

Lead for Literacy

Professional Development for Reading

Strategies for Achieving the Goal of Every Child Reading

Cracking the Code: How and Why Big Horn Elementary School Went All-In with Structured Literacy

Every Teacher, Every Day: What Teachers Need to Implement Effective Reading Instruction

Teacher-Student Interactions: The Key to Quality Classrooms

Rhonda Laswell talks about the many layers of professional development and support around UDL

How Can We Better Prepare Educators to Teach Reading?

When Only Some Students Learn to Read

Does It Really Matter How Kids Are Taught, if Eventually They Learn How to Read?

Doubt Crept In: Questioning My Faith in Reading Research

Can a Program of Professional Development Raise Reading Achievement?

Grasping for Meaning: What It’s Like to Struggle with Reading Comprehension

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